Construction Supervisor

Job description / Role

Key responsibilities

Supervise the EPIC contractors during the execution of construction activities at the construction site.
Participate in reviewing detailed design drawings, method statements, material requisitions, etc.
Coordinate the mobilisation and demobilisation of contractors on site.
Supervise and approve construction activities and coordinate various aspects of project construction, including inspections, material submissions and working drawings from contractors, and processing documentation as required.
Carry out daily checks on the contractoru2019s staff and work carried out during the previous day to ensure compliance with prescribed contractual specifications.
Handle all aspects of electrical/instrument construction activities, including site investigations, site surveys, etc.
Supervise and manage the installation of earthing and lightning protection works.
Supervise the installation of lighting and small power works.
Manage and supervise cable tray installation and fire alarm system cable laying and termination works.
Coordinate finalising cable entries, cable routes, cable diversions, etc.
Manage and supervise cable tray installation and instrument control and power cable laying and termination works.
Supervise fibre optic cable installation and splicing works.
Supervise installation of fire alarm control panels, repeater panels and mimic panels.
Supervise the installation of control junction boxes and panels.
Good knowledge of reading and understanding equipment layout drawings.
Overall coordination with mechanical works, HVAC works, fire alarm and loss prevention system works, building services works, etc.
Cable termination and loop checking.
Coordinate pre-commissioning activities and assist during the commissioning of facilities.
Initiate mechanical completion certificates (MCC), hand over certificate (HOC), acceptance certificate (AC), and facilitate the issuance of project completion and discharge certificates.
Witness SAT pre-commissioning activities for equipment.
Maintain a daily record of progress (daily diary), noting special comments.
Report to the supervisor work anomalies or contractual deviations committed by contractor personnel and recommend corrective actions.
Sign work permits on behalf of the client and ensure that the contractor complies with work permits.
Participate in the development of as-built drawings/documentation.
Prepare a punch list for finished work before handing over to the client by the contractor, paying special attention to all EHV equipment, including quality checks.
Work closely with other construction supervisors (mechanical/electrical).
Report to senior construction supervisor on main issues, events at site, progress reporting, trends and recommendations for improvement.
Accountable for supervising the contractoru2019s work that is in progress, inspecting work, reporting problems and preventing accidents occurring because of negligence, by enforcing safety standards on the work site.
Liaise and report with the QC inspector on quality-related matters.
Liaise with the HSE supervisor on safety-related matters.
Inspect construction works and materials in accordance with project quality plans and inspection and test plans (ITPs).
Coordinate with the concerned and end-user parties to resolve site issues and refer technical queries to the senior construction supervisor and project engineer.
Review contractorsu2019 construction plans and schedules, including method statements and JSAs.

Requirements

Candidate must possess a degree from a recognised university or a diploma in instrumentation or electrical/electronic engineering with extensive construction-related experience.
Good skills in construction management, effective communication, and conflict resolution.
Relevant courses in HSE, QAQC and construction.
Candidate should have a minimum of 15 years overall E&I experience in construction, installation, pre-commissioning and commissioning in oil and gas industries, including large-scale solar projects or similar nature projects.
Extensive experience in large-scale solar (photovoltaic) projects.
Must have good verbal and written communication skills to interface and communicate with internal and external departments, agencies, contractors and vendors.
The construction supervisor should have a strong technical background in instrumentation and control systems, including knowledge of sensors, transmitters, controllers, PLCs (programmable logic controllers) and SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition).
This includes understanding safety standards, hazardous area classifications, and compliance with relevant codes and regulations.
Experience in construction project management is important for overseeing the installation, testing, and commissioning of instrumentation and control systems within the project timeline.
Should have the ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs (piping and instrumentation diagrams), and control system layouts to ensure accurate implementation of the designed systems.
Experienced in the implementation of construction industry best practices, systems, processes, and standards.
Pre-commissioning and commissioning of oil and gas, including experience at a supervisory level, with relevant experience.
Ability to interpret method statements, construction schedules and drawings.
Good skills in construction management, effective communication, and conflict resolution.
Able to resolve problems at the site technically and contractually.
Having exposure to multinational contractors.

Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.