Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor

Role overview

Site execution and workforce supervision

• Supervises E&I technicians, electricians, and instrument fitters; allocates daily tasks and monitors productivity.
• Oversees installation, testing, and pre-commissioning of cable trays, conduits, supports, LV/MV cables, field instruments, junction boxes, MCCs, panels, control systems, lighting, and grounding.
• Ensures work follows IFC drawings, project specifications, method statements, and industry standards.

Materials and quality

• Verifies materials, consumables, tools, and equipment; coordinates needs with warehouse and site logistics teams.
• Ensures materials are handled, stored, and used properly; raises requests and monitors consumption to minimize waste.
• Coordinates QA/QC inspections, supports ITR preparation, and helps with loop checks, continuity and insulation-resistance testing, and instrument calibration.
• Identifies and reports non-conformities and installation issues for timely resolution.

Health, safety, and coordination

• Ensures compliance with PTW, LOTO, electrical safety procedures, and project HSE requirements; promotes proper PPE use.
• Conducts toolbox talks and daily safety briefings and promptly reports unsafe conditions, incidents, and near misses.
• Coordinates with Civil, Mechanical, Commissioning, and other teams; participates in daily coordination meetings and communicates work plans.
• Monitors progress against schedules and productivity targets and escalates technical, manpower, and site issues.

Documentation and reporting

• Maintains daily manpower reports, site diaries, and activity records; supports as-built documentation and punch-list closure.
• Provides progress reports to site management and engineering teams.

Experience

• 10–12 years of E&I construction experience in Oil & Gas EPC, petrochemical, power plant, or heavy industrial projects.
• At least 2–3 years as an E&I Foreman or in an equivalent supervisory role.
• Hands-on experience with cable work, instrument installation and hook-up, panels and MCCs, grounding and lighting, and testing, calibration, and pre-commissioning.

Education and technical knowledge

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of E&I drawings, cable schedules, hook-up and loop diagrams, P&IDs, and construction specifications and standards.

What the employer offers

• Opportunity to contribute to UAE Oil and Gas EPC projects, with a collaborative environment and professional growth opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.