Candidate Pool – Lead E & I (Expats Contracts- Multiple Locations)
About the job
Lead E & I
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OCS Services
Singapore, India, UAE, Brazil, Côte d’Ivoire, and Nigeria
Our expertise, cutting-edge technology, and commitment to sustainability enable us to drive excellence in complex energy projects around the world.
At OCS we’re guided by four core values that define everything we do – trust, driven, care and innovation.
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Lead E & I
The objective of this posting is to create an opportunity for us to collaborate— whether in the near future or over the longer term.
Are you exploring a new challenge soon or in the future? If you meet the requirements below, we encourage you to apply now!
What You Will Do
In this role, you will:
- Supervise the E&I team to execute safe, efficient maintenance and operations in compliance with company, Class, Flag State, and international standards.
- Serve as SME for all E&I systems, including HV/LV distribution, switchgear, generators, UPS, DCS, ESD, F&G, SCADA, field instrumentation, telecom, IT, and navigation systems.
- Oversee condition monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance of power plants, electrical distribution, and instrumentation systems according to CMMS schedules.
- Manage maintenance on emergency/back-up power, communication, and metering systems, ensuring availability and regulatory compliance.
- Maintain Ex-rated integrity of hazardous area equipment and supervise periodic inspections.
- Plan and schedule E&I maintenance activities; develop daily work plans to minimize production impact.
- Administer modifications via MOC—ensuring safe review, approval, documentation, and implementation.
- Enforce Permit-to-Work, isolations, gas testing, JSAs, and toolbox talks for all E&I tasks.
- Maintain access control for safety and control systems with proper password policies.
- Ensure calibration tools and test instruments are correctly maintained with valid certifications.
- Coordinate with OEMs, vendors, contractors, and onshore teams for specialized support, audits, and procurement.
- Verify vendor equipment certification and safety before on-site use.
- Maintain CMMS integrity—accurate maintenance history, spare parts tracking, and timely work order closures.
- Keep as-built documentation updated—single-line diagrams, loop drawings, schematics, and cause-effect charts.
- Manage E&I spare parts inventory, assist with budgeting, and control maintenance expenditure.
- Prepare technical and safety reports related to E&I activities.
- Assist in pre-commissioning and commissioning of new or upgraded E&I systems.
- Mentor and train E&I technicians, assess competency, and support performance evaluations.
- Stay current with new technologies and regulations through ongoing training.
- Be an active Emergency Response Team member—participate in drills and manage E&I emergencies.
- Foster teamwork, inclusion, and offshore culture to support national staff integration and long-term continuity.
What We Are Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Control, or Electronic Engineering (or equivalent), with 12–15 years in O&M, including at least 8 years in Oil & Gas, 5+ years offshore, and preferably 3+ years on FPSO/FPU; pre-commissioning experience a plus.
- In-depth expertise in topside and marine E&I systems—generation, distribution, control, protection—along with international codes (IEC, NEC, API, ATEX) and offshore compliance (Class, Flag State).
- Strong background in process automation, control philosophies, cause-and-effect matrices, and safety systems (ESD/F&G).
- Proficient with CMMS platforms (e.g., Maximo, SAP) and diagnostic/visualization tools (PI Vision, Process Book); knowledgeable of Ex inspection regimes and hazardous-area requirements.
- Structured and analytical trouble-shooter; adept at interpreting schematics, loop diagrams, P&IDs, and control narratives.
- Experienced in managing day-to-day maintenance of instrumentation/control systems, liaising with vendors, analyzing performance data, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Resilient, disciplined, and committed to safety; open to feedback, fosters teamwork, and mentors junior staff while reinforcing a strong safety culture.
- Internal auditing skills and strong documentation/reporting ability for MOCs, technical reports, and performance-improvement initiatives are beneficial.
- Fluent in English; additional languages (e.g., Portuguese, French, Italian) are a plus.
- Committed to mentoring national staff through on-the-job training and cross-functional exposure.
What You Can Expect
- To be part of a highly skilled offshore team committed to operational excellence and safety.
- An environment where your leadership, technical expertise, and safety mindset are valued and recognized.
- Opportunities for continuous professional growth and offshore leadership development.
- A workplace that encourages collaboration, inclusion, and open communication.
Lead E & I
If you're ready to lead with integrity, elevate offshore maintenance standards, and leading high-performing teams, we want to hear from you. Apply now and become a key leader in offshore innovation.
To apply, please send your CV to ocshr@ocs.services
