Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer - Uganda

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Date: Mar 18, 2026

Location: KAMPALA, Other/Not Applicable, UG

Company: Bureau Veritas

Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer - Uganda

About Us:

 

Bureau Veritas is a world leader in laboratory testing, inspection and certification services. Created in 1828, the Group has 78,000 employees located in more than 1,600 offices and laboratories around the globe. Bureau Veritas helps its clients improve their performance by offering services and innovative solutions in order to ensure that their assets, products, infrastructure and processes meet standards and regulations in terms of quality, health and safety, environmental protection and social responsibility.

 

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
  • Ensure all E&I systems on Work Over Rigs meet international codes, safety standards, and project specifications through rigorous factory testing and on-site commissioning.

RESPONSIBILITES
  • Witness Testing: Act as a third-party inspector at vendor premises to witness FAT for critical equipment like 66KV generators, transformers, and GIS/MV/LV switchgears.
  • Visual Inspection: Verify workmanship, labelling, and physical integrity of E&I components against approved drawings.
  • Functional Validation: Conduct routine electrical checks (insulation resistance, winding) and functional checks on protection, control, and automation devices.
  • Punch List Management: Identify non-conformities and manage the punch list to ensure defects are resolved before equipment leaves the factory.
  • Installation Oversight: Supervise the installation of sensors, transmitters, actuators, and associated safety systems on the rig.
  • Loop Checks: Perform and witness loop checks to verify wiring continuity and signal transmission to control panels or DCS systems.
  • ATEX Compliance: Ensure all E&I installations in hazardous areas strictly follow ATEX (Ex) procedures to prevent potential explosions.
  • Functional Integration: Participate in functional tests and signal validation in coordination with automation and safety teams.
  • System Start-up: Assist in the safe energization of electrical systems and the start-up of power management and control systems.
  • Documentation: Prepare and approve final commissioning dossiers, including test sheets, calibration records, and certificates of conformity.

 

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Automation, or a related field

CERTIFICATES

API, Hazardous Area Certification, COMPEX

MAJOR

Electrical engineering, Automation or the related.

EXPERIENCE

At least 10 years of experience in Oil and Gas experience, specifically with high voltage systems and rig commissioning is mandatory

 

KNOWLEDGE
  • Familiar with site electrical construction.
  • Have similar working experience in large scale projects.
  • Good knowledge of the industry codes and standards of the discipline IEC, API & ATEX.
  • Deep understanding of hazardous area requirements, particularly CompEx training, to inspect electrical equipment in explosive atmosphereGood knowledge of electrical control and management system. 

 

CAPABILITY
  • Good organizational and communication skills.
  • Good command of written and spoken English.
  • Basic computer skills.

MISCELLANEOUS
  • Good security awareness.
  • Good team player.
  • Good motivated and achievement orientated.

 

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