Electrical & Instrumentation Construction Coordinator
Job Location:
Westwego, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Details:
Electrical & Instrumentation Coordinator
Client: Chemical Plant
Location: Waggaman La
Duration: 1 year for construction with a potential to stay to run and maintain the plant
Benefits: Health Vision Dental 401K Paid Time Off
Supporting: Grassroots Project
Job Summary
The Electrical & Instrumentation Coordinator represents the owner/operator during the construction of a petrochemical facility ensuring all E&I systems are installed tested and commissioned in accordance with project specifications company standards and long-term operational requirements. This role emphasizes contractor oversight quality assurance and readiness for safe startup and reliable operations.
Key Responsibilities
Owner Representation & Oversight
- Act as the primary E&I field representative for the owner/operator.
- Monitor EPC contractors and subcontractors to ensure compliance with project specifications company standards and contractual requirements.
- Provide technical guidance and clarification to contractors while maintaining scope boundaries.
- Review and approve contractor work plans RFIs method statements and redline drawings.
Construction Assurance
- Verify installation of electrical systems (power distribution MCCs cable trays grounding) and instrumentation (field devices control valves analyzers).
- Ensure compliance with approved IFC drawings P&IDs loop diagrams and vendor documentation.
- Conduct field walkdowns and audits to confirm work quality and completeness.
Quality & Turnover Readiness
- Witness inspections testing and calibration activities (e.g. loop checks megger testing instrument calibration).
- Manage punch lists and verify closeout prior to system turnover.
- Ensure all E&I documentation is complete and accurate for handover (as-builts test records QA/QC dossiers).
Commissioning & Startup Support
- Coordinate with commissioning teams to ensure systems are ready for energization and startup.
- Support functional testing of control systems (DCS/PLC) and field instrumentation.
- Ensure systems meet operability maintainability and reliability expectations before acceptance.
Interface & Integration
- Coordinate E&I activities with other disciplines (mechanical piping process).
- Ensure proper integration with control systems from vendors such as Honeywell Emerson Electric and Siemens.
- Resolve field conflicts and escalate technical issues as needed.
Schedule & Progress Monitoring
- Track contractor progress against the project schedule.
- Identify risks to schedule or quality and recommend corrective actions.
- Provide regular status updates to project leadership.
Qualifications
- 7-12 years in E&I roles within petrochemical refining or oil & gas projects
- Strong experience representing owner/operator or working closely with EPC contractors
- Proven involvement in commissioning and startup phases
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
PTS Advance is the largest specialist provider of technical talent to the United States’ Oil, Gas & Chemicals, Power & Renewables, Life Sciences, Construction & Infrastructure, and Manufacturing industries.