CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR (INSTRUMENT)
Position Reference: 11.4.14 / 11.4.15
Qualification:
- Degree from a recognized university or a diploma in Instrumentation, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering.
- Extensive experience in construction, particularly in instrumentation and control systems.
- Strong background in construction management, effective communication, and conflict resolution.
- Relevant certifications or training in Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC), and construction practices.
Experience:
- Minimum of 15 years of combined experience in Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I), including installation, pre-commissioning, and commissioning within the oil & gas sector, and large-scale solar (Photovoltaic) projects.
- Proven experience on large solar projects is essential.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective coordination with internal and external stakeholders, contractors, and vendors.
- In-depth technical knowledge of Instrumentation & Control systems, including sensors, transmitters, controllers, PLCs, SCADA systems, and other industry-relevant equipment.
- Capable of interpreting engineering drawings, P&IDs, and control system layouts.
- Familiarity with industry best practices, project management processes, and construction standards.
- Experienced in pre-commissioning and commissioning activities at a supervisory level.
- Skilled in interpreting method statements, construction schedules, and technical drawings.
- Experience working with multinational contractors is preferred.
- Strong capability to resolve site issues both technically and contractually.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise contractors during execution of all Instrumentation and Control-related construction activities.
- Participate in the review of design documents, method statements, material requisitions, and technical submissions.
- Manage contractor mobilization and demobilization on-site.
- Oversee inspections, material approvals, construction documentation, and general coordination between construction parties.
- Perform daily inspections to verify contractor compliance with specifications and project standards.
- Supervise installation activities related to Electrical/Instrument systems, including site surveys and investigations.
- Oversee installation of earthing systems, cable trays, and termination of cables for both Fire Alarm Systems and Instrument Control & Power systems.
- Coordinate routing and layout of cable entries and diversions.
- Supervise installation and testing of Fiber Optic cables, Fire Alarm Panels, Mimic Panels, Junction Boxes, and Control Panels.
- Ensure accurate implementation based on Equipment Layouts and other engineering documentation.
- Coordinate closely with other disciplines such as Mechanical, HVAC, Fire & Safety Systems, and Building Services.
- Supervise cable termination and loop checking activities.
- Manage and support pre-commissioning and commissioning processes.
- Initiate and facilitate completion documentation including Mechanical Completion Certificates (MCC), Handover Certificates (HOC), and Acceptance Certificates (AC).
- Witness Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) and other pre-commissioning tests.
- Maintain daily logs of progress and report issues or deviations from contract specifications.
- Sign and manage work permits on behalf of the client, ensuring compliance with safety procedures.
- Support the development of as-built documentation and ensure quality standards are maintained.
- Prepare and track punch lists, especially for Extra-Low Voltage (ELV) systems.
- Collaborate with other discipline supervisors and report to the Senior Construction Supervisor on site progress, key issues, and improvement recommendations.
- Enforce safety standards on-site and work closely with HSE personnel to manage safety-related issues.
- Coordinate with Quality Control Inspectors on all quality-related matters.
- Ensure work is executed in accordance with the project's quality plans and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
- Resolve site issues and escalate technical queries as necessary.
- Review and monitor contractors' construction plans, schedules, method statements, and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).