Field Engineering Electrical & Instrumentation📣 إعلان

About the Role

Bechtel Corporation is seeking a Field Engineering professional for the Electrical & Instrumentation discipline to support the Ar Rjum Project in Saudi Arabia. This full-time, office/project-based role is essential for overseeing the successful construction and testing of electrical and instrumentation systems for a new greenfield gold project.

Project Context

The Ar Rjum Project is located in the Central Arabian Gold Region, approximately 200 km north-east of Taif and 26 km south of Al Mouwayh. The project encompasses three open pit mining operations, a processing plant, tailings management facilities, and associated supporting infrastructure. The Field Engineering role will be based in Taif and Al Muzahimiyah.

Key Responsibilities

The Electrical & Instrumentation / Digital Control System Field Engineer will be responsible for construction engineering tasks within their discipline, ensuring adherence to codes and standards. Key duties include:

• Interpreting design and vendor drawings and specifications.
• Overseeing cable installations and terminations.
• Performing field verification of materials and equipment.
• Providing technical direction to field electrical and instrumentation personnel.
• Coordinating with engineering on constructability and design issues.
• Developing work plans, coordinating material take-offs, and initiating requisitions.
• Performing and documenting inspections, reporting progress, and resolving design and construction conflicts.
• Ensuring procedural compliance, material control, and thorough documentation.
• Supporting the preparation of construction drawings, schedules, and as-built documentation.
• Assisting with the planning and delivery of construction materials and equipment, including warehousing and storage.
• Reviewing specifications, purchase orders, subcontracts, and technical data to provide site-specific advice.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering or a related field from an accredited university, coupled with 5-10 years of progressive construction or electrical engineering experience. Alternatively, 20 years of relevant experience in the MENA region, with a strong understanding of its cultural norms and requirements, will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Required Knowledge and Skills

The role requires thorough knowledge of all phases of engineering, design, construction, and field activities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Design Suite is expected, along with experience in 3D and 4D modeling software and a working knowledge of the Set Route application. A strong understanding of the Zero Accident Safety Philosophy and current industry standards is essential. Candidates must also demonstrate broad knowledge of the Project Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) handbook, the Supervisors ES&H Manual, the Project Safety Management Plan, and Bechtel Core Processes relevant to their area of responsibility, as well as knowledge of company and project quality policies.

Personal Attributes

Successful candidates will be physically capable of conducting field inspections and project walk-downs, which may involve extensive walking, climbing, and working in confined spaces. Strong English language communication and report writing skills are necessary. The role demands excellent interpersonal skills, a collaborative team-player attitude with a knowledge-sharing approach, and the ability to solve problems laterally while understanding client needs. The capacity to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team and manage challenging relationships is crucial. The position requires a self-driven individual capable of planning and executing work independently.