Senior E&I Engineer - Site Controller

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer to serve as the Site Controller and Area Authority for major onshore construction and commissioning activities. This is a site-based role responsible for managing energy isolations, lock‑out tag‑out (LOTO), simultaneous operations (SIMOPs), and overall work control. The position plays a key role in ensuring safety, compliance, and efficient coordination across multidisciplinary teams in a fast‑paced project environment.

Position Tittle: Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer – Site Controller

Department: Engineering

Location: Full‑time on construction site, UAE (6 days per week)

Reporting To: Program Construction Manager

• Uphold and promote Health, Safety, Environment and Operational Integrity (HSEOI) standards across all site activities.
• Ensure full compliance with Permit to Work (PTW) and LOTO procedures.
• Verify staff competencies, ensuring all personnel are trained and capable of meeting PTW and isolation requirements.
• Develop and maintain PTW and energy isolation strategies throughout greenfield and brownfield project phases.
• Review PTW applications, ensuring accuracy in task descriptions, risk assessments, method statements, and control measures.
• Oversee contractor PTW systems and conduct regular audits.
• Ensure all construction and commissioning teams follow site isolation and LOTO procedures.
• Manage SIMOPs between multiple work groups to ensure safe and coordinated execution.
• Liaise with construction teams and Responsible Electrical Person to align work priorities and resolve emerging issues.
• Monitor and improve workflow, productivity, scheduling, and safety across site operations.
• Set standards for communication and coordination with vendors and subcontractors.
• Chair daily site PTW and Level 1 Risk Assessment meetings.
• Coordinate with isolation supervisors and REP for Level 1 de‑isolations.
• Attend project meetings and proactively resolve PTW/LOTO concerns.

• Engineering Diploma or Degree in a relevant discipline.

• Strong greenfield construction experience.
• Prior experience working in hydrocarbon plant and pipeline construction.
• Experience leading a control‑of‑work team on major capital projects.
• Prior experience in a similar Area Authority or control‑of‑work leadership role is essential.
• Dynamic commissioning experience in Oil & Gas environments is desirable.

• Strong ability to read and interpret E&I, F&G, electrical single line, interconnection/termination, loop, and P&.
• Knowledge of IEC hazardous zones and/or NEC classifications.
• Broad understanding of system construction sequencing within Oil & Gas facilities.
• Familiarity with civil/structural construction best practices.
• Experience with both paper‑based PTW systems and electronic systems (e.g., e‑vision).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and environmental standards.

Ability to work effectively within a multi‑national workforce

As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion.

In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.