Construction Supervisor (Electrical & Instrument)
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About the Role
Airswift is seeking an experienced Construction Supervisor for Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) for a site-based role in Qatar. The role involves overseeing construction activities, ensuring HSE compliance, and supervising installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical and instrumentation systems.
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Responsibilities
- Act as the HSE leader on site, ensuring full compliance with all safety regulations and project requirements
- Supervise EPIC contractors throughout construction activities to ensure alignment with project specifications and schedules
- Conduct daily inspections of construction work, personnel, and equipment to verify compliance with contractual and HSE requirements
- Supervise installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems including transformers, switchgears, bus ducts, UPS systems
- Supervise installation, testing, and commissioning of instrumentation and control systems, cable trays, cabling, fire alarm systems, CCTV, and telecom systems
- Manage earthing systems and lightning protection installation and testing
- Attend and sign off Requests for Inspection (RFIs) in accordance with approved Inspection Test Plans (ITPs)
- Prepare and manage punch lists prior to final handover
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Electrical or Electronics Engineering from a recognized institution
- 12–15 years of relevant E&I construction experience in onshore oil & gas projects
- Strong experience in greenfield and brownfield project environments, live plant operations and tie ins, substation and control room construction, inspection, testing, and pre commissioning activities
- Minimum 10 years with EPIC contractors, with roles at Superintendent level
- Experience in GCC countries (preferably Qatar) is highly desirable
- Knowledge of international standards and codes such as QCS, ACI, AISC, BS/EN/ISO/ASTM, Shell DEP
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, layouts, and specifications
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Role Overview
- We are seeking an experienced Construction Supervisor – Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) to oversee and manage site construction activities within major onshore oil and gas projects.
- The successful candidate will ensure that all works are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the HSE leader on site, ensuring full compliance with all safety regulations and project requirements.
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure contractors adhere to approved Permit to Work (PTW) systems, including Isolation and Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.
- Serve as a Work Permit Approver and ensure compliance with all permit conditions.
- Supervise EPIC contractors throughout construction activities to ensure alignment with project specifications and schedules.
- Coordinate contractor mobilization and ensure resources are deployed effectively.
- Conduct daily inspections of construction work, personnel, and equipment to verify compliance with contractual and HSE requirements.
- Review and approve contractor submissions including method statements, risk assessments, and material requisitions.
- Supervise installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems including transformers, switchgears, bus ducts, UPS systems.
- Supervise installation, testing, and commissioning of instrumentation and control systems, cable trays, cabling (power, control, fiber optic), and terminations.
- Supervise installation, testing, and commissioning of fire alarm systems, CCTV, and telecom systems.
- Manage earthing systems and lightning protection installation and testing.
- Oversee cable routing, diversion, splicing, termination, loop checking, and testing.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Electrical or Electronics Engineering from a recognized institution.
- Additional training in QA/QC practices is preferred.
- 12–15 years of relevant E&I construction experience in onshore oil & gas projects.
- Strong experience in greenfield and brownfield project environments, live plant operations and tie ins, substation and control room construction, inspection, testing, and pre commissioning activities.
- Minimum 10 years with EPIC contractors, with roles at Superintendent level.
- Additional experience as Client or PMC Senior Supervisor is advantageous.
- Experience in GCC countries (preferably Qatar) is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of international standards and codes such as QCS, ACI, AISC, BS/EN/ISO/ASTM, Shell DEP (or equivalent).
- Experience with High Voltage (HV) systems is preferred.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, layouts, and specifications.
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