Manager Electrical Instrumentation Jobs in Louisiana

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MAIN PURPOSE

The Electrical & Instrumentation Coordinator reports directly to the Construction Manager for all fieldwork in his/her assigned discipline. He/she will be responsible for electrical and instrumentation contractors’ construction activities on the project. Will also become the key individual for the team’s quality assurance program in this specific area or discipline. Responsibilities include:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

HSSE Leadership: Champion Orbia and site HSSE programs; enforce permit-to-work, JSA/JHA, LOTO, confined space, hot work, energized/electrical-safe-work practices, and lifting/rigging controls. Support daily toolbox talks and weekly safety meetings; drive observation, near-miss reporting, and corrective action closure.

• Construction Strategy & Readiness: Assist in establishing the path of construction, temporary power, communications, cable tray, conduit, wiring, E&I device & instrument testing, commissioning, & turnover.

• Maintains daily reports for electrical & instrumentation construction and related quality assurance.

• Monitor Contractors work ensuring it is performed in compliance with industry standards and project specifications.

• Participates in the resolution of inspection problems concerning vendors, engineering, and contractors’ QC representatives.

• Provides surveillance of all electrical & instrumentation construction to assure high quality standards of workmanship are maintained.

• Assures that the work conforms to approved engineering drawings and contract document in all areas and initiates action to prevent, stop or correct quality control, deficiencies, defective work, or deficient reports.

• Coordinates the resolution of electrical & instrumentation RFIs and field changes with the Field Engineers and Contracts Administrator

• Reviews estimates for field changes with Orbia Management.

COMPLEXITY OF THE JOB

• Coordinate with field construction for multiple lump sum and T&M contractors. Coordinating with Contractors and Vendors to ensure safety, quality and schedule targets are met as well as all Relative Documentation is accurate.

• Coordinate closely with Contractors and Vendors to ensure that all documentation is completed prior to system walkdown.

• May include some travel to Gulf Coast module yards for electrical/instrumentation scope to provide owner’s oversight and support quality assurance.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LANGUAGE, & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 15 years of industrial project construction management in chemical, petrochemical, or other heavy industries, including at least 10 years as construction management/lead for owner’s team with construction management responsibility for electrical & instrumentation EPC field execution.

• Associates, or equivalent experience in a construction discipline (Construction Management, electrical, instrumentation, controls, commissioning). Deep construction experience in electrical power distribution, instrumentation installation, control systems, cable tray/conduit, cable pulling/terminations, testing, and commissioning. Also desired is experience managing/constructing process modules with electrical, instrumentation, and controls scope.

• Demonstrated HSSE leadership implementing site programs; OSHA-30 (or equivalent) preferred.

• Proficiency in AWP/workface planning, systemization/MC/turnover, electrical and instrumentation quantity tracking, loop checks, terminations, testing documentation, earned value, and digital field management tools.

• Deep working knowledge of relevant electrical and instrumentation codes/standards (e.g., NEC/NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, IEEE, ISA, NEMA/UL, IEC as applicable) and owner/contractor quality systems (ITPs, inspection/test records, megger tests, loop checks, calibration records).

• Demonstrated experience in constructability during design, with experience in a modular construction/setting for electrical & instrumentation preferred.

• Strong leadership in multi-contractor environments, and clear communication and disciplined reporting skills.

• Language(s) and level of proficiency: Must be fluent in English

• Physical requirements for the position: Work primarily in the field under varied site conditions; willingness to support extended hours/weekends during critical path activities; onsite presence in St. Gabriel, LA. Must be able to spend substantial part of each day at the outdoor construction site including walking on uneven ground, climbing stairs, and ladders.

Our Offer:

We welcome purpose-driven dreamers, doers, and builders, recognising that it takes difference to make a difference. If you’re ready to bring your skills, talents, and perspective to moving your career, the company, people, and the planet forward, we’d like to hear from you.

We believe that every voice matters; every community deserves respect; and every challenge is an opportunity and united by empathy, we are stronger for our different perspectives. We are dedicated to building a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that supports the needs of all our employees regardless of their role, location, identity, and background.
The compensation for this position is included above. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.

The compensation package may also include short and long-term incentive compensation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, paid company holidays, paid vacation time, paid sick time, parental leave, short- and long-term disability leave, and an employee assistance program. At Orbia, we are committed to taking care of our employees and believe in providing comprehensive support so you can thrive at work and home.

Orbia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.