Electrical & Instrumentation Construction Coordinator

PTS Advance•Westwego, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Witness inspection, 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).
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.
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.
Track contractor progress against the project schedule.
Identify risks to schedule or quality and recommend corrective actions.
Provide regular status updates to project leadership.