Electrical Procurement Engineer (I & C)

Role Overview

Electrical Procurement Engineer (I & C) at Archirodon Group N.V, based in Kuwait.

Company Overview

Archirodon is an international EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contractor with over 50 years of experience executing complex projects worldwide. The company is known for superior standards of performance and continues to create value through global project delivery.

Role Purpose

Procure electrical equipment, instrumentation, and telecommunications systems for project execution while ensuring compliance with applicable standards, system compatibility in hazardous environments, and cost-effectiveness through supplier negotiation.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Equipment Procurement

• Source electrical equipment including emergency diesel generators, MV/LV transformers, MV switchgear and modifications works, package substations, UPS systems, explosion-proof distribution boards, lighting fixtures, poles, local control stations, MOV isolating switches, HV/LV power/control cables, cable glands, earthing materials, and cable trays.

Instrumentation and Telecommunications Procurement

• Procure instrumentation and telecom equipment including control systems (PCS, ESD, FGS), telecom systems, motor-operated valves, ESD valves, pressure/temperature/level transmitters, Coriolis flowmeters, gauges, F&G devices, auto sampling systems, I&C cables, fiber optic cables, junction boxes, cable trays, glands, and tubes/fittings.

Compliance and Standards

• Ensure compliance with electrical standards.
• Ensure compliance with instrumentation and telecom standards.

Supplier Management

• Negotiate with suppliers for cost-effective electrical equipment.
• Negotiate with suppliers for cost-effective instrumentation, telecom, and F&G equipment.
• Negotiate with suppliers for high-precision equipment.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with engineering teams for material compliance.
• Coordinate closely with the Post Order Team (Expediting Team) on vendor deliverables.

Qualifications & Experience

• BSc in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or Telecom Engineering; preference for graduates from recognized accredited universities or institutions with automation/control programs.
• 3–5 years of design and engineering experience in electrical systems and instrumentation and control prior to procurement role.
• Oil and gas I&C experience with UAE/Kuwait standards knowledge.
• Oil and gas electrical systems experience with UAE/Kuwait standards knowledge.
• Procurement experience in oil and gas and marine projects.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems (e.g., transformers, switchgear), instrumentation/control systems, telecom equipment, procurement, and safety standards.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented approach.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Result-driven and decisive personality.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work with different cultures.
• Willingness to travel.

Additional Information

• Expat package provided.
• Opportunity to join smart and passionate teams within an international leading EPC group.
• Proud, productive, and human-centric culture with focus on people development.
• Background check may be carried out depending on position nature and compliance risk level.
• Application treated with strict confidentiality under all applicable data privacy regulations.