Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Supervisor Position in Dammam

Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Supervisor

Department: Projects / Construction

Reports To: Construction Manager / Project Manager

Location: Saudi Arabia (Project Site)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Purpose

The Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Supervisor is responsible for supervising all electrical and instrumentation construction activities, ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications, approved drawings, quality requirements, client standards, and project schedules. The role includes supervising installation, testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning support, and coordination with other disciplines throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Construction Supervision

Supervise daily Electrical & Instrumentation construction activities.

Plan and allocate manpower, tools, equipment, and materials.

Ensure work is executed in accordance with approved IFC drawings, specifications, method statements, and project procedures.

Coordinate with Civil, Mechanical, Piping, QA/QC, HSE, Procurement, and Commissioning teams.

Monitor subcontractors and direct workforce to achieve project milestones.

Conduct daily toolbox talks and ensure compliance with HSE requirements.

Prepare daily progress reports and monitor productivity.

Identify construction issues and implement corrective actions.

Participate in client inspections and project meetings.

Mandatory Technical Experience (Must Have)

The candidate must have proven hands-on supervisory experience in the installation, inspection, testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and energization of the following 480V electrical systems:

Motor Control Centers (MCC) – 480V

Low Voltage Switchgear (LVSG) – 480V

Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) – 480V

Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) – 480V

Bus Duct / Busway Systems – 480V

The candidate must also have demonstrated experience in:

Equipment installation and alignment.

Power and control cable laying.

Cable tray installation.

Cable pulling.

Cable glanding and termination.

Insulation Resistance (Megger) Testing.

Continuity Testing.

Functional Testing.

Loop Checking.

Energization activities.

Electrical troubleshooting during testing and commissioning.

Reading Single Line Diagrams (SLD), wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and IFC drawings.

Coordination with QA/QC and Commissioning teams.

Punch list clearance and system handover.

Electrical Scope of Work

The candidate shall have experience supervising installation, testing, and commissioning of:

Medium Voltage (MV) Cable Systems

Low Voltage (LV) Cable Systems

Cable Trays and Supports

Cable Pulling

Cable Glanding & Termination

Junction Boxes (JB)

Distribution Boards (DB)

Power Distribution Panels

Motor Control Centers (MCC)

Low Voltage Switchgear (LVSG)

Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)

Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)

Bus Duct / Busway Systems

Transformers

UPS Systems

Battery Chargers

Earthing & Grounding Systems

Lightning Protection Systems

Lighting Systems

Power Socket Systems

Motors and Motor Connections

HVAC Electrical Systems

Instrumentation Scope of Work

Supervise installation, testing, and commissioning of:

Pressure Transmitters

Temperature Instruments

Flow Meters

Level Instruments

Control Valves

Solenoid Valves

Instrument Junction Boxes

Marshalling Cabinets

PLC Panels

DCS Panels

ESD Systems

Instrument Air Systems

Instrument Tubing

Control Cables

Field Instruments

Calibration Activities

Loop Checking

Functional Testing

Quality Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with project specifications and approved drawings.

Review Inspection Test Plans (ITP).

Coordinate inspections with QA/QC.

Ensure first-time inspection acceptance.

Verify test reports and quality documentation.

Close punch list items within target dates.

Maintain as-built documentation.

Health, Safety & Environment

Ensure compliance with all HSE policies and procedures.

Enforce Permit-to-Work requirements.

Ensure proper Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) implementation.

Promote safe work practices.

Ensure proper use of PPE.

Report unsafe acts and conditions immediately.

Participate in incident investigations.

Qualifications

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience

Minimum 8–12 years of Electrical & Instrumentation construction experience.

Minimum 3–5 years in a Supervisory position.

Experience in Industrial, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power, or EPC Projects.

Saudi Aramco project experience is highly preferred.

Candidates with Saudi Aramco Brownfield or Greenfield project experience will be given preference.

Experience working under Saudi Aramco standards and procedures is highly desirable.

Required Knowledge

Good working knowledge of:

Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards (SAES)

Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedures (SAEP)

Saudi Aramco General Instructions (GI)

Permit to Work System

SATIP Requirements

Inspection Test Plans (ITP)

IEC Standards

IEEE Standards

NEC Standards

NFPA Standards

ISA Standards

Technical Skills

The successful candidate must possess strong knowledge of:

Electrical Construction

Instrumentation Construction

Testing & Commissioning

Pre-Commissioning Activities

Cable Installation

Cable Termination

MCC Installation

LV Switchgear Installation

ATS Installation

VFD Installation

Bus Duct Installation

Earthing & Grounding

PLC & DCS Systems

Fire Alarm Systems

Industrial Communication Systems

Electrical Troubleshooting

Reading Construction Drawings

Planning & Scheduling

Software Skills

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project (Preferred)

Primavera P6 (Preferred)

Preferred Certifications

Saudi Aramco Approved Supervisor (Preferred)

OSHA 30-Hour

IOSH Managing Safely

H2S Certification

LOTO Training

First Aid & CPR

Work at Height

Confined Space Entry

Valid Saudi Driving License (Preferred)

Candidates who suit above requirements & available immediately for local transfer is highly preferred.

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