I&E Coordinator

About the job

Kent is looking for an I&E Coordinator to support a capital project based in Bay City, TX with periodic travel to regional construction sites as required.

• Reports to the Construction Project Manager for planning, coordination, and execution oversight.
• Supports daily electrical and instrumentation construction activities, ensuring work aligns with project specifications, drawings, codes, and quality standards.
• Coordinates with contractors, vendors, and engineering to resolve I&E technical queries and field-level issues.
• Conducts inspections of electrical and instrumentation installations for quality, construction readiness, and compliance with approved procedures.
• Oversees installation and construction associated with cabling, conduit, wiring, trays, grounding systems, junction boxes, instrument tubing, control valves, analyzers, and electrical equipment.
• Verifies completion of construction documentation, redlines, and as‑built updates.
• Supports field execution of loop checks, point‑to‑point checks, megger testing, continuity testing, instrument calibration, and functional testing.
• Monitors contractor performance and I&E progress, escalating risks or delays to the I&E Lead.
• Reviews construction check sheets, ITRs, and verification records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Always demonstrates strong HSSE leadership and actively reinforces a “safe work always” culture.
• Participates in required HSE, permit‑to‑work, electrical safety, and procedural training.
• Submits daily construction updates, progress reporting, and documentation of completed I&E work.
• Ensures all team members, contractors, and vendors comply with project safety expectations, electrical safe‑work practices, and instrumentation installation standards.
• Supports I&E punch list generation, walkdowns, and closure in accordance with project standards.
• Coordinates isolations, LOTO activities, and energized‑work boundaries under the direction of the Construction Lead.
• Understands requirements for equipment installation, MCCs, switch gear, PLC panels, marshalling cabinets, instrument racks, and hazardous‑area‑rated equipment.
• Supports engineering and construction teams in preparing system turnover packages and I&E documentation for subsystem completion.
• Participates in subsystem walkdowns, punch categorization, and readiness verification for pre‑commissioning and commissioning.
• Ensure all I&E deliverables, documentation, and installation practices meet project, client, and industry standards (NEC, ISA, IEEE, etc.).
• Completes assigned work scope within project schedule expectations and ensures I&E design intent is fully implemented during construction.

• 10 years' experience in electrical, instrumentation, or controls construction coordination, inspection, or field engineering on industrial, energy, or downstream projects.
• Strong understanding of I&E construction processes including:
  • Installation of electrical equipment, cable trays, conduit, and grounding
  • Instrumentation installation and tubing
  • Control systems, PLC/DCS panels, and marshalling cabinets
  • Loop checks, function checks, and QA/QC verification
• Familiarity with Control of Work, PTW, LOTO, and electrical safe‑work coordination in field environments.
• Experience supporting I&E walkdowns, turnover documentation, and subsystem/system completions.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, single‑line diagrams, wiring diagrams, loop sheets, P&IDs, and vendor documentation.

• Clear verbal and written communication skills to ensure effective coordination with contractors, engineering teams, and project leadership.

• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining professionalism and prioritizing safety.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills with a proactive, solution‑driven mindset.

The employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company, its clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

• Location:
  
  Bay City, TX
• Relocation required:
  No
• Travel required:
  
  Yes
• Contract type:
  Regular, Full‑Time
• Experience level: 10 years

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We’re a disability‑friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.