Summary

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and supervision for all on-site electrical and telecommunications installation activities. 

• Lead the planning, setup, and control of installation and commissioning activities, including method statements, HSE risk assessments, and cost evaluations. 

• Ensure that systems are installed, integrated, and tested according to Schneider Electric standards and client specifications. 

• Coordinate technical execution with project management, engineering, and third-party subcontractors. 

• Supervise and guide field engineers, technicians, and expat/local teams across multiple technical disciplines. 

• Review and validate construction drawings, redlines, and field engineering changes. 

• Provide remote and on-site technical support for Schneider Electric’s field resources (SR teams) before and during deployment. 

• Ensure the alignment of field execution with engineering deliverables, interface documents, and commissioning strategies. 

• Participate in the technical evaluation of subcontractors’ work and support issue resolution on-site. 

• Drive and monitor quality control in execution, including checklists, test procedures, and ITPs. 

• Support daily/weekly reporting and documentation management for installation progress and technical issues. 

• Liaise with HSE teams to ensure safe execution of technical activities and compliance with all project safety standards. 

• Facilitate knowledge transfer and training to local teams for sustainable handover. 

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a closely related field. 

• Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) are advantageous. 

Preferred Additional Qualifications 

• Experience with Schneider Electric systems, platforms, and documentation standards. 

• Knowledge of African regulatory and environmental contexts. 

• Multilingual ability: Fluency in English is required; French or Swahili is a plus. 
• Familiarity with EITS system interfaces and their role in pipeline operations 

Requirements

• 4–6 years of technical leadership experience in electrical and telecom installations on large-scale infrastructure projects. 

• Proven experience in oil & gas, pipeline, or energy sector projects. 

• Prior work with international teams and in remote/field environments, ideally in Africa or similar contexts. 
• Strong record of leading installation and commissioning teams and interfacing with multidisciplinary stakeholders. 

Characteristics

Technical Skills 

• Expertise in medium and low voltage electrical systems, power distribution, and control architecture. 

• Solid knowledge of telecommunications systems including fiber, SCADA networks, and control room integration. 

• Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, and telecom protocols used in oil & gas applications. 

• Competence in technical planning tools, project tracking, and engineering documentation platforms. 

• Understanding of automation, control, and digital instrumentation systems is an added advantage. 

Personal Attributes 

• Strong leadership, decision-making, and organizational skills. 

• Effective communicator across all levels: engineering, HSE, management, and client interfaces. 

• High resilience under pressure and ability to manage complex logistics and priorities on- site. 

• Strong problem-solving mindset with attention to detail in execution. 

• Commitment to Schneider Electric’s quality, safety, and integrity values. 

Performance Measurement (KPIs) 

• Compliance with installation and commissioning schedule 

• First-time approval of field activities and deliverables by QA/QC and client 

• Effectiveness of technical coordination across disciplines 

• Number of resolved technical issues without escalation 

• Accuracy and timeliness of documentation and reporting 

Work Conditions 

• Full-time, site-based role in field conditions (remote and industrial zones). 

• Extended hours during critical execution and commissioning phases. 

• Mandatory compliance with Schneider Electric HSE protocols and use of PPE. 

• Requires coordination with expat and local subcontractor teams across multiple work fronts.