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EC&I Project Engineer

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4 months ago
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Recently named as one of the 'Best Big Companies to Work For’ by Best Companies, J. Murphy & Sons Limited (Murphy) is a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering world-class infrastructure.
 
Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; natural resources; power and water. Headquartered in London, Murphy has a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy is a specialist in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel, tunnelling, fabrication, bridges and piling, and has a substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities.
 
Murphy employs around 3,600 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, they work as ‘One Murphy’ - directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success. 

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A day in the life of a Murphy EC&I Project Engineer:

Oversee the design and implementation of control, power, and instrumentation systems.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and project requirements.
Collaborate with project managers, clients, and stakeholders.
Conduct technical reviews and assessments.
Provide technical expertise and problem-solving support.
Oversee testing and commissioning of electrical and control systems to ensure full functionality before handover.
Coordinate between engineering disciplines, ensuring seamless collaboration between mechanical, civil, and EC&I teams.
Manage subcontractors and suppliers.
Develop and maintain engineering standards and best practices.
Participate in project planning, risk management, and change control..  

Still interested, does this sound like you?

HNC or equivalent(s)
EC&I engineering experience, preferably in the oil and gas sector.
Strong knowledge of power, control, and instrumentation systems.
Excellent understanding of industry standards and regulations.
Proficiency in relevant engineering software and Microsoft suites, in particular Microsoft Excel

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