Location: Brunsbüttel, Germany
Duration: Approx. 4 months (Feb 2026 – End May 2026)
Start Date: February 2026
Work Arrangement: Fully site-based
Project Type: Onshore LNG Terminal (Construction, Pre-commissioning & Commissioning)
Hiring Type: Contract / Freelance
Role Overview
The Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Inspector acts as the technical authority for all E&I scope at an onshore LNG terminal project in Germany. This is a site-based inspection and surveillance role focused on protecting the Owner’s interests through independent oversight of EPC contractor activities during construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning phases.
The role is not a design or hands-on commissioning execution position. It is an owner/PMC-side role with a strong emphasis on instrumentation, control systems, SIS, and Fire & Gas systems, supported by LV/MV electrical oversight. The position ensures full compliance with project specifications, international standards, and German regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as representative for E&I scope, providing independent inspection, surveillance, and technical oversight.
- Monitor EPC contractor compliance with project specifications, IEC/NEC standards, and German regulations (VDE, ATEX/IECEx).
- Review and comment on method statements, inspection & test plans (ITPs), RFIs, and technical deviations.
- Conduct regular site inspections covering: Instrument installation and hook-up, Cable trays, cable pulling, glanding, and terminations, MCCs, switchgear, and LV/MV electrical systems
- Witness and verify critical testing activities including continuity tests, insulation resistance, loop checks, and functional tests.
- Oversee installation and verification of: DCS, SIS, Fire & Gas, and ESD systems, Hazardous area equipment for Zone 1 and Zone 2 compliance
- Track punch lists, NCRs, and corrective actions through to closure.
- Participate in system walkdowns, mechanical completion verification, and commissioning readiness activities.
- Review as-built documentation, redline drawings, and handover dossiers.
- Prepare weekly inspection and progress reports and escalate risks or non-compliances proactively.
Requirements
Mandatory
- Right to work in the EU (citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work permit).
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in E&I engineering within oil & gas, LNG, or large industrial facilities.
- At least 5 years’ experience in E&I inspection, surveillance, QA/QC, or owner/PMC oversight roles.
- Proven experience on LNG terminals or large gas processing facilities.
- Strong exposure to: DCS, SIS, Fire & Gas, and ESD systems, ATEX / IECEx hazardous area compliance, Construction and commissioning phase site activities
- Willingness to work full-time on site in Germany.
- No visa sponsorship available.
Preferred
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- TÜV Functional Safety Engineer (FSEng) and/or CompEx certification.
- Familiarity with IEC 61508 / 61511, IEC 60079, ISA standards, and German VDE standards.
- Previous experience acting as Owner’s Representative or PMC inspector on EU-based projects.