Construction Supervisor Instrument

Job description / Role

Qualification

Degree from a recognized university or diploma in instrumentation, electrical, or electronics engineering with extensive construction experience.
Good skills in construction management, communication, and conflict resolution.
Relevant HSE, QA/QC, and construction courses preferred.

Experience

Minimum 15 years' experience in E&I construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning in oil & gas, power, or large-scale solar (photovoltaic) projects.
Strong technical background in instrumentation & control systems, including sensors, transmitters, controllers, PLCs, SCADA, and other relevant instrumentation equipment.
Experience in construction project management, installation, testing, and commissioning of instrumentation & control systems.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and control system layouts for accurate implementation.
Exposure to multinational contractors and implementation of industry best practices, systems, and standards.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve technical and contractual issues at site.

Primary duties and responsibilities

• Supervise EPIC contractors during construction activities on site.
• Review detailed design drawings, method statements, material requisitions, and related documentation.
• Coordinate contractor mobilization and demobilization.
• Supervise and approve installation of instrumentation and control systems, earthing works, cable tray installation, cable laying and termination, and fire alarm systems.
• Supervise installation of fiber optic cabling, control panels, junction boxes, and related ELV systems.
• Ensure coordination with mechanical, HVAC, fire protection, and building services works.
• Perform cable termination and loop checking; oversee pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.

• Inspect construction works and materials per project quality plans and ITPs.
• Maintain daily progress records and report anomalies, deviations, or safety concerns.
• Coordinate with QA/QC and HSE personnel on quality and safety matters.
• Prepare punch lists and support as-built drawing/documentation development.
• Facilitate mechanical completion certificates, hand over certificates, acceptance certificates, and project completion & discharge certificates.

• Collaborate with other construction supervisors (mechanical, electrical) and senior project engineers to ensure smooth execution of project activities.
• Support development of junior staff and trainees on site.