E&I Supervisor

Job Description

ACTIVITIES

• The service holder implements adequate day-to-day surveillance and control of the EPCC Contractor, ensuring all E&I work is executed in accordance with the overall Package schedule, Project specifications, quality requirements, and strict compliance with HSE rules and regulations.
• Ensure awareness of and compliance with HSE rules and regulations by contractors on the E&I worksites.
• Control the Contractor's performance in the execution of E&I works across assigned work areas, metering facilities, stations and pipeline corridors.
• Ensure all E&I activities are completed on schedule and support the release of workfronts and system handovers.
• Support the Package Interface Engineer on E&I tie-ins and interconnections with SATORP, Saudi Aramco, third parties and other Packages.
• Validate the E&I construction progress and work the gaps with the Contractor if any.
• Document and record all correspondence relating to the construction.

HSE

• Ensure and promote the application of Company safety and environment rules and specifications throughout the works.
• Ensure that contractors comply at all times with safety rules, taking actions as required in case of disregard of the rules, stopping the works if deemed unsafe, and organising tool-box meetings.
• Ensure that safe working practices are used by contractors, with particular attention to electrical isolation and LOTO, energisation, high-voltage testing, work in hazardous areas, cable pulling, excavation and trenching, and work near live pipelines and facilities.
• Participate in Site Safety Walks and regular Safety audits at the construction site. Contribute to Lessons learned.
• Review Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for E&I activities and ensure contractor Control of Work, Permit to Work and electrical isolation processes are adhered to.

Construction supervision

• Review contractor Construction procedures, Method Statements (MS) and Inspection & Test Plans (ITP) for E&I works in line with Project requirements, and submit comments to the Construction Manager for approval.
• Carry out daily field surveillance of contractor E&I activities at metering facilities, valve/scraper stations, technical buildings, pipe ways and along pipeline corridors.
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• Supervise electrical works as per Package 5B scope: cable routing, trays and duct banks, cable laying and termination, power distribution and switchgear, lighting, small power, earthing and lightning protection, and installation in hazardous areas.
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• Supervise instrumentation works: installation of field instruments, metering skids and analysers, impulse lines and tubing, junction boxes, instrument cabling, and control/safety system and SCADA/RTU panels.
• Supervise cathodic protection works (transformer-rectifiers, anode beds, test posts, insulating joints, bonding) and follow up the related surveys and testing in coordination with the Mechanical team.
• Witness and follow up E&I testing activities (insulation resistance, continuity, earthing resistance, instrument calibration, loop checks, functional tests), checking results against acceptance criteria in coordination with Quality.
• Follow up on inspections and testing relating to Quality Control and manage resulting remedial work demands. Raise and follow up deviations and non-conformities on works.

Planning, progress and reporting

• Identify risks to delivery (material availability, workfront access, interfaces) and report any concerns to the Construction Manager.
• Review the Contractor's look-ahead schedules for the E&I works.
• Monitor field execution progress, validate the Contractor's reported quantities and report progress for project monitoring and evaluation.
• Participate in the site progress weekly review and contribute to the weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Attend all meetings related to E&I construction activities as defined by the Construction Manager.

Completion and handover

• Follow up test records and as-built documentation, manage E&I Punch Lists and support sub-system/system handover to the Commissioning Team and the release of mechanical completion certificates.
• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning of E&I systems, including energisation, loop checks and integration with control, SCADA and telecom systems.

Coordination

• Interact with HSE and Quality on a weekly basis to address open observations.
• Coordinate with the Mechanical and Telecom construction teams, PMT Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering and Operations to ensure interfaces run smoothly.
• Document and record all correspondence relating to the construction.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Accountable for securing a safe and controlled work environment on the E&I worksites.
• Responsible for the day-to-day field oversight of the Contractor's performance (safety, quality, progress) on the E&I works.
• Responsible for the follow-up of E&I testing, loop checks, punch lists and handover documentation to Commissioning.
• To work in tight and continuous collaboration with the HSE and Quality package teams.

 

Qualifications

 

• Engineering degree, technical diploma or equivalent in Electrical, Instrumentation or Control discipline
• Minimum 10+ years of construction experience with substantial field supervision experience in electrical and instrumentation installation, testing and commissioning on pipeline, Oil & Gas, Refining and Petrochemicals projects
• Proven expertise in E&I installation and testing practices, hazardous-area equipment, metering systems, cathodic protection, and electrical isolation/LOTO procedures – Knowledge of Saudi Aramco and Royal Commission requirements is highly desirable
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and control contractor performance across multiple work areas, including cable routing, power distribution, switchgear, instrumentation installation, SCADA/RTU systems, and functional testing
• Strong HSE and safety management background with proven capability to enforce safety compliance, conduct Job Safety Analysis reviews, manage Control of Work and Permit to Work processes
• Proficiency in quality control, testing verification, punch list management, as-built documentation, and handover procedures for complex E&I systems
• Excellent ability to work collaboratively with HSE, Quality, and multi-disciplinary teams (Mechanical, Telecom, Engineering, Operations) in integrated, multi-interface environments
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English, with the ability to document correspondence, report progress, and communicate effectively across all organisational levels

 

Additional Information

Place of work (City & country ) : Jubail / KSA

Working Schedule : Resident 6 days per week 

Starting date : ASAP

Duration of the mission : 12 Months (Renewable)

Company Description

• Our client is a global multi-energy company operating large-scale refining and petrochemical facilities. It transforms crude oil into fuels and essential industrial products through highly integrated and technologically advanced operations. The organisation is recognized for its strong HSE culture, operational excellence, and commitment to reducing environmental impact. Joining the company means contributing to complex international projects within a high-performance industrial environment.