Instrumentation Supervisor (Hydraulic & Pneumatic - Offshore) M/F

Instrumentation Supervisor (Hydraulic & Pneumatic – Offshore) M/F

Instrumentation Supervisor (Hydraulic & Pneumatic – Offshore) M/F

Contract type

Fixed-term-contract

Contractual hours

Full time

1 year

We currently have an opportunity within SPIE Global Services Energy, Qatar for a

Instrumentation Supervisor (Hydraulic & Pneumatic – Offshore)

Role Purpose

The Instrumentation Supervisor oversees all instrumentation activities related to hydraulic and pneumatic systems on offshore facilities. This includes supervising maintenance, installation, calibration, testing, and troubleshooting activities for well tie-ins, WHCPs, shutdown systems, and other brownfield instrumentation work. The role requires strong offshore experience and an excellent background in instrumentation within an Electrical & Instrument discipline.

Key Responsibilities

1. Offshore Instrumentation Maintenance & Supervision
   • Supervise preventive and corrective maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic instrumentation systems.
   • Lead field teams performing maintenance on well tie-ins, brownfield modifications, and shutdown-related instrumentation.
   • Provide daily supervision for electrical & instrument technicians, with a strong emphasis on instrumentation tasks.
   • Ensure compliance with offshore HSE standards and PTW systems.
2. Installation & Construction Activities
   • Oversee instrument hook-up, tubing, impulse line installation, and termination activities.
   • Supervise installation and testing of field instruments including: Pressure transmitters and switches
   • Flow instruments (DP, Vortex, turbine, etc.)
   • Level transmitters and gauges
   • Temperature elements and transmitters
   • Ensure correct installation of F&G devices, detectors, and panels.
3. Hydraulic & Pneumatic System Expertise
   • Lead maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of WHCPs (Wellhead Control Panels) – pneumatic & hydraulic
   • Shutdown monitoring panels
   • Hydraulic actuators, pneumatic actuators, and associated control loops
4. Testing, QA/QC & Commissioning
   • Perform and/or supervise: Instrument calibration
   • Loop checking
   • Functional testing
   • Final QA/QC verification of used test equipment and documentation.
   • Ensure timely preparation and sign-off of ITRs and commissioning packs.
5. Planning & Work Preparation
   • Prepare work packs, job cards, drawings, and material requests from onshore before mobilization.
   • Participate in offshore surveys and translate findings into work scopes.
   • Coordinate closely with engineering, logistics, and project teams to ensure job readiness.
6. HSE Leadership & PTW
   • Serve as Permit Authority or act as the senior technical authority in a Permit-to-Work environment.
   • Lead toolbox talks, safety briefings, and ensure safe execution of daily activities.
   • Champion strong HSE culture among technicians and contractors.

Profile

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Electrical & Instrument Engineering, or related field.

Minimum 7–10 years offshore experience in instrumentation, with hands-on hydraulic & pneumatic systems experience. Strong background supervising E&I teams offshore, especially instrumentation crews. Proven experience with brownfield modifications, well tie-ins, and shutdown work. Demonstrated competency in WHCP systems, F&G instrumentation, and field measurement devices. Solid knowledge of industry standards (IEC, ISA, API). Holder of valid offshore certifications (BOSIET / HUET / Medical).

Excellent troubleshooting skills for hydraulic and pneumatic control loops. Strong leadership and team management abilities. Ability to work efficiently under offshore conditions and tight schedules. Familiarity with construction/commissioning tools (P&IDs, ILDs, hook-up drawings). Strong analytical and documentation skills.

Additional Preferred Attributes

Experience in brownfield project execution and SIMOPS environments. Knowledge of shutdown sequencing, ESD logic, and cause & effect matrices. Prior experience as PTW Permit Authority or Area Authority.

Working at spie

What can we offer you?

We offer long-term contract with attractive daily rate, insurance coverage, transportation & expat standard accommodation

Location

Qatar

Minimum level of experience required

6 years or more

Required authorisations

FTW

Languages

English (C-Professional working proficiency)

SPIE Global Services Energy is committed to promote diversity. This position is opened to people with disabilities

General information

Organisation

About SPIE Global Services Energy

As an international subsidiary of the SPIE Group present in around 20 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and North America, SPIE Global Services Energy operates across the entire energy production infrastructure value chain, from design to maintenance. SPIE Global Services Energy relies on an extensive local network to quickly deploy resources and meet its customers\' needs in the safest possible conditions. Drawing on the expertise of its 5,000 employees, SPIE Global Services Energy helps players in the oil, gas and renewable energies industries improve the technical performance of their infrastructure, increase their energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint. With 55,000 employees and a strong local presence, SPIE group achieved in 2024 consolidated revenue of €9.9 billion and consolidated EBITA of €712 million.

Reference

2026-41911

Publication date

03/02/2026

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