Construction Engineer– Instrument and Telecom (Nationals Only)

Baku, Azerbaijan

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reference
Job reference 1271970
location
Location Baku, Azerbaijan
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function IT & Telecoms
type
Employment type Permanent
date
Date published April 20, 2026

KEY ROLES

The SDC Instrument and telecom Construction Engineer will be responsible for delivery of Instrument and Telecom construction/installation across designated areas of the SDC Topsides, with specific emphasis as follows;

  • Demonstrate excellent personal HSSE leadership and HSE behaviours. Lead by example, with regards to company’s HSE policy.

  • Fulfil the role of CLIENT  focal-point for Instrument and telecom construction/installation delivery across designated platform areas, providing ongoing technical oversight and guidance to Construction Contractor.

  • Actively participate in construction-related decisions; collaborate with SDC Lead EIT Construction Engineer to provide a discipline perspective to schedules, design deliverables, materials purchases, material delivery configuration and sequence, as well as development of any required subcontracts

BASIC SKILLS

  • Strong understanding of Instrument and telecom offshore electrical systems: LV/MV/HV distribution, UPS, Transformers, switchgear, lighting and earthing.

  • Understanding of CLIENT ’s Engineering Technical Practices (ETP’s) or similar IOC-specific guidelines.

  • Understanding of site installation, cable routing, glanding, termination and loop checking standards and processes.

  • Ability to support pre-commissining and commissioning activities, FAT/SAT and punch list clearance.

  • Deep understanding of CLIENT  Construction Defined Practice and the latest international standards that assure integrity of build and construction quality

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum: 

    Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Control Engineering from an accredited university

  • Desired:  

    A master degree or post-graduate specialization in Offshore Systems, electrical or Control engineering is an advantage.

EXPERIENCE

  • Strong understanding of electrical offshore electrical systems: LV/MV/HV distribution, UPS, ESD

    ,

    F&G

    Transformers, switchgear, lighting and earthing.

  • Significant experience (10+ years) of Electrical & IT construction/installation, including knowledge of associated codes and practices.

  • Experience of effectively interfacing and working together with Design / Construction Contractors and Operations entities.

  • Familiarity with project specifications and drawings review process.

  • Effective collaboration with with multi-disciplinary teams, including structural, marine, QA/QC and HSE teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES & OBJECTIVES

  • Actively participate in Topside Instrument & Telecom related decisions; collaborate with SDC Topside team lead to provide a discipline perspective to schedules, design deliverables, materials purchases, material delivery configuration and sequence

    , as well as development of any required subcontracts

  • Interface with Design and Fabrication Contractors to ensure Instrucment and Telecom constructability input is being actively considered and implemented.

  • Develop and maintain all required project documentation, including all associated Instrument and telecom preservation procedures.

  • Provide all necessary instrument and telecom input to SDC Construction Execution Plan, Mechanical Completion Plan, Construction Work Package Plan (CWPP) and Construction Site Surveillance Plan.

  • Ensure CONTRACTOR(s) Instrument & Telecom resources are mobilized and ramp-up at site efficiently and effectively and that all COMPANY requirements are fully met.

  • Provide field oversight of all Instrument & Telecom construction/installation activities, from start through final acceptance including Mechanical Completion Handover processes.

  • Anticipate and identify adverse trends/events throughout the Instrument & Telecom fabrication and construction cycle and work with the relevant parties to avoid them or achieve timely resolution.

Objectives:

  • Eliver Safe and Compliant I&T systems: ensure all instrumentation and telecom systems are designed, installed and commissioned in full compliance.

  • Maintain technical Integrity of the topside platform by ensuring all Instrument and Telecom deliverables, specificatios, and installations meet project design basis, applicable codes, and client quality standards.

  • Ensure full compliance with CLIENT ’s specification, engineering, safety and envinronmental requirements.

  • Minimize rework by proactively resolving technical issues and maintaining construction discipline on site.

 

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