Head of E&I
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About the Role
� WE ARE HIRING: E&I Projects Head – Execution & Technical (Oil & Gas) We are seeking a high-caliber executive to step into the critical role of E&I Projects Head (Execution & T.
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Responsibilities
- Serve as final technical lead and decision maker on all E&I engineering, design deviations, and technical queries
- Directly guide E&I Project Managers on complex technical execution and real time problem solving
- Mandate and lead comprehensive design reviews focused on constructability, modularization, and commissioning efficiency
- Own technical compliance for all Engineered Material Procurements, providing final sign off on critical path equipment
- Architect and enforce strict technical protocols for live replacement/cutover of legacy Control Systems and Electrical networks
- Maintain absolute alignment with international engineering codes and regional NOC standards
- Take direct accountability for accelerating site execution speed and maintaining quality standards
- Supervise Project Managers during construction, pushing pre fabrication strategies and resource leveling
- Minimize site rework by overseeing implementation of Inspection & Test Plans
- Mastermind phased strategy for loop checking, pre commissioning, and full plant electrical energization
- Champion adoption of Standard Work Procedures for high frequency site activities
- Use lean metrics like PPC and Unit Rate Labor Consumption to dissolve field bottlenecks
Requirements
- 23 30 years experience predominantly in Middle East Oil & Gas / Mega EPC
- Serve as final technical lead and decision maker on E&I engineering
- Directly guide E&I Project Managers on complex technical execution
- Mandate and lead comprehensive design reviews focused on constructability
- Own technical compliance for all Engineered Material Procurements
- Architect and enforce strict technical protocols for live cutover of legacy systems
- Maintain alignment with international engineering codes and NOC standards
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Position Overview
- We are seeking a high caliber executive to step into the critical role of E&I Projects Head (Execution & Technical).
- This is a top tier leadership position tailored for an industry veteran who will serve as the ultimate Technical Authority across our major EPC lifecycles.
- Experience Required: 23–30 Years (Predominantly Middle East Oil & Gas / Mega EPC)
- Reporting To: Head of Operations Projects
- Direct Reports: E&I Project Managers
Core Responsibilities
- Serve as the final technical lead and ultimate decision maker on all E&I engineering, design deviations, and technical queries (TQs).
- Directly guide E&I Project Managers on complex technical execution and real time problem solving to ensure system integrity and 'Right First Time' functionality.
- Mandate and lead comprehensive design reviews focused heavily on constructability, modularization, and commissioning efficiency.
- Own technical compliance for all Engineered Material Procurements, providing final sign off on critical path equipment (DCS, custom switchgear) before shipment to protect schedule baselines.
- Architect and enforce strict technical protocols for the live replacement/cutover of legacy Control Systems and Electrical networks, ensuring zero unplanned operational downtime and zero non compliance.
- Maintain absolute alignment with all international engineering codes (IEC, IEEE, ISA, API) and regional national oil company standards (e.g., ADNOC, Saudi Aramco, QatarEnergy).
- Take direct accountability for accelerating site execution speed and maintaining exceptional quality standards across all active zones.
- Supervise Project Managers during construction, pushing pre fabrication strategies, modular build outs, and aggressive resource leveling to hit and beat milestones.
- Minimize site rework by overseeing the implementation of stringent Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) to achieve flawless acceptance on the first inspection.
- Mastermind the phased strategy for loop checking, pre commissioning, and full plant electrical energization to guarantee a seamless transition to Ready for Start Up (RFSU).
- Champion the adoption of Standard Work Procedures (SWPs) for high frequency site activities (glanding, termination, instrument mounting) to optimize labor efficiency.
- Use lean metrics like Plan Percent Complete (PPC) and Unit Rate Labor Consumption to dissolve field bottlenecks via rapid Kaizen solutions.
Key Performance Indicators
- Quality: Target ≥ 95% First Pass E&I System Acceptance Rate across loops, FAT, and SAT.
- Efficiency: Minimizing Installation Man Hour Variance against budget via optimized field unit rates.
- Client Satisfaction: High marks on customer delight surveys regarding system stability, performance, and on time RFSU handovers.
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