Construction Supervisor (Instrument)

Vacancy Overview

Construction Supervisor (Instrument). Work location: Qatar, major Oil & Gas Company.

Qualifications

• Degree from a recognized university or a diploma in Instrumentation, Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
• Extensive construction‑related experience.
• Strong skills in construction management, effective communication and conflict resolution.
• Relevant courses in HSE, QAQC and Construction.

Experience

• Minimum 15 years overall E&I experience in construction installation, pre‑commissioning and commissioning in the oil and gas industries, including large‑scale solar (photovoltaic) projects.
• Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings, P&IDs and control system layouts for accurate implementation.
• Ability to supervise and manage installation of instrumentation and control systems, including sensors, transmitters, PLCs, SCADA and other relevant equipment.
• Experience with construction project management, overseeing installation, testing and commissioning of Instrumentation & Control systems within project timelines.
• Knowledge of construction industry best practices, systems, processes and standards.
• Experience in pre‑commissioning and commissioning of oil and gas facilities at a supervisory level.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise EPIC contractors during construction activities on site.
• Review detailed design drawings, method statements, material requisitions and related documentation.
• Co‑ordinate mobilization, de‑mobilisation and overall contractor activities.
• Approve construction activities and coordinate inspections, material submissions, working drawings and required documentation.
• Conduct daily checks on contractor staff and work to ensure compliance with contractual specifications.
• Handle all aspects of Electrical/Instrument construction activities, including site investigations and surveys.
• Supervise and manage earthing works, cable tray installation, fire alarm system cable laying and termination works.
• Coordinate finalising of cable entries, routes and diversions.
• Supervise fibre optic cable installation and splicing.
• Supervise installation of fire alarm control panels, repeater panels and mimic panels.
• Supervise installation of control junction boxes and panels.
• Read and understand equipment layout drawings.
• Coordinate with mechanical works, HVAC, fire alarm, loss prevention system and building services.
• Perform cable termination and loop checking.
• Coordinate pre‑commissioning activities and assist during commissioning.
• Initiate mechanical completion certificates (MCC), hand‑over certificates (HOC), acceptance certificates (AC) and facilitate project completion & discharge certificates.
• Witness SAT pre‑commissioning activities for equipment.
• Maintain a daily record of progress, noting special comments.
• Report anomalies or contractual deviations to the supervisor and recommend corrective actions.
• Sign work permits on behalf of the company and ensure contractor compliance.
• Participate in the development of as‑built drawings and documentation.
• Prepare punch lists for finished work before hand‑over, with special attention to ELV equipment and quality checks.
• Work closely with other Company Construction Supervisors (Mechanical/Electrical).