Electrical Supervisor
Location: Oman (onshore) transitioning to Qatar (offshore)
Employment Type: 2-year Contract, Full-time
Overview
A leading oil and gas major project organisation is seeking an experienced Electrical Supervisor to oversee electrical installation, commissioning, and start-up activities for onshore and offshore facilities. The role includes supervising electrical technicians, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and supporting operational readiness for first oil.
Key Responsibilities
Onshore (Construction/Yard Phase)
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Review operational and project documentation
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Compare 3D models with actual construction on site
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Support equipment FATs/SATs and operational testing procedures
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Raise and track punch lists for deviations, accessibility, and operability issues
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Supervise commissioning activities including loop and function tests
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Prepare start-up procedures and ensure readiness for operations
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Support and supervise ATEX inspection activities for electrical, instrumentation, and control equipment
Offshore (Commissioning/Start-up Phase)
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Assist the production team during commissioning and first oil start-up
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Ensure field operations crew understand procedures and start-up sequence
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Act as discipline advisor for electrical systems, supporting the Major Project team
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Review and approve all discipline-related punch close-outs
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Monitor installation works to ensure compliance with project and regulatory standards
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Witness operational tests and liaise with commissioning and field teams
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Support risk assessments, pre-startup safety reviews, and HAZID/HAZOP activities
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Maintain up-to-date “red line mark-up” P&IDs and ensure key project documentation is available for the field team
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Ensure preventive maintenance of new electrical systems in line with operational requirements
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Provide training and support to base operations for familiarisation with new facilities
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Escalate issues to Field Operations Lead or Offshore Team Leader as necessary
Qualifications & Experience
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Higher National Diploma or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related field
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Minimum 10 years’ experience in electrical and instrumentation roles within offshore operations
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Proven offshore experience in production, commissioning, and start-up activities
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Knowledge of electrical safety, ATEX certification, and offshore operation standards
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Experience supervising technical teams and coordinating with multi-discipline contractors
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Ability to work independently and under pressure during critical start-up operations
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Fluent in English, both written and spoken
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Willingness to work flexible and extended offshore rotations
Certifications & Training
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Basic firefighting
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T-BOSIET and H2S OPITO-approved training
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Permit to Work (PTW) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) awareness
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COMPEX certification
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High Voltage Electrical competence/certification
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Lifting, rigging, and manual handling training
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Radiation protection awareness
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Hazard & energy control, Lockout & Tagout awareness
Additional Information
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Initial onshore work in Oman, followed by offshore rotation in Qatar (28/28 days)