Instrument Superintendent

Overview

2. Planning & Supervision

• Administer construction activities, ensuring all instrument scopes of work are completed in accordance with contract requirements, project schedules, client specifications, and established standards. Identify potential or actual delays and escalate to the Project Manager.
• Supervise and coordinate all instrumentation activities, applying systematic and technical work methods, standards, and procedures.
• Plan and organize construction activities to ensure optimal productivity, quality, and safety.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills in supervising multiple work crews on large project sites.

2. Technical Execution

• Read and interpret instrument drawings, including P&ID, layouts, GA, schematics, hook-ups, cable schedules, and all related project and engineering documentation.
• Execute and oversee the installation of instruments, instrument cabinets, DBs, JBs, cable trays, tubing, supports, instrument cable laying, glanding and termination, and instrument calibration.
• Possess thorough knowledge of construction techniques, materials, and instrumentation installation processes.
• Identify and troubleshoot instrumentation issues effectively.
• Have extensive experience with instrumentation installation and construction processes, including substation and field activities.

2. Coordination & Documentation

• Coordinate and liaise with the Instrument Construction Manager, instrument engineers, and other departments to ensure smooth workflow at the site.
• Prepare material requisitions as per instrument drawings and BOQs for fabrication and field erection. Organize work groups and equipment to meet project targets.
• Conduct material inspections, review Material Test Certificates for instruments, fittings, accessories, and consumables, verify compliance with specifications, and ensure material traceability.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports; identify scaffolding and other service requirements in advance to avoid disruption of instrument works.

2. Health, Safety & Environment

• Demonstrate personal commitment to Health, Safety, and Environment by following HSE regulations, corporate HSE policies, and applying the company’s Safety Management Systems.

Required Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Instrumentation, Electrical, or related engineering discipline.
• 10–15 years of overall construction experience in oil & gas, refinery, or petrochemical industries, including at least 5 years in detailed instrumentation installation projects.
• Proven ability to coordinate personnel across construction engineering disciplines and meet project deadlines.
• Strong technical, interpersonal, and team-work skills with a clear understanding of planning and executing assigned scopes of work.
• Solid knowledge of instrumentation standards, codes, and industrial practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to liaise with subcontractors and manage work to meet cost, schedule, and quality targets.
• Capable of integrating HSE and technical risk processes into engineering and project execution.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Innovative, flexible, and highly organized with strong problem-solving skills.