Construction Supervisor (Electrical & Instrumentation) - Offshore Oil & Gas

Location: Offshore / Global Assignments, Qatar

Industry: Oil & Gas | Offshore Brownfield Construction

Contract Type: Contract / Rotational Assignment

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Construction Supervisor (E&I) to oversee electrical, instrumentation, telecom and control system construction activities on offshore brownfield projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in supervising EPIC contractors during offshore construction and commissioning phases, ensuring safety, quality and schedule adherence across multiple offshore fields and facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Client Representative onboard offshore facilities and contractor marine spreads during E&I construction and commissioning activities.
• Liaise with asset holders to coordinate site access, hot work permits, and preparation for construction activities.
• Supervise EPIC contractor during execution of Electrical, Instrumentation, F&G, DCS, ESD, and Telecom scopes across offshore construction sites.
• Review and interpret detailed design drawings, method statements, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and material receipt inspections.
• Supervise and verify E&I material inspections at offshore sites and contractor yards; raise damage and missing material reports as required.
• Act as Permit Applicant within e-PTW systems, ensuring full compliance with all work permit processes.
• Attend daily planning meetings with asset holders; monitor daily progress and report constraints or anomalies.
• Coordinate offshore logistics for personnel and materials in line with work schedules.
• Oversee contractor construction schedules, method statements, JHAs, and ensure adherence to HSE and quality procedures.
• Supervise field E&I works such as cable pulling, termination, loop shooting, meggering, cabinet installations, instrument installations, and functional testing.
• Perform inspections, sign off quality control forms, and certify completion of works in line with approved ITPs.
• Conduct punch list walkdowns, manage punch closure process, and verify Mechanical Completion Certificates (MCCs).
• Maintain detailed daily progress reports; escalate contractual deviations or anomalies as necessary.
• Review and verify contractor's weekly progress statements and submit reports to management.

Qualifications & Experience

• HNC / HND / Diploma in Instrumentation, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institution.
• 8-10 years of hands-on construction and installation experience within the offshore oil & gas industry.
• Strong knowledge of E&I, Telecom, Telemetry, and related offshore systems.
• Proven experience supervising brownfield construction and commissioning activities on wellhead jackets, offshore platforms, and associated facilities.
• Sound understanding of international construction standards, industry best practices, and quality assurance processes.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting construction drawings, schedules, method statements and ITPs.
• Experience working in multicultural offshore environments supervising multi-national contractor teams.
• Strong communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving abilities.
• Fully computer literate, with good report-writing skills.

Personal Attributes

• Highly safety-conscious with excellent HSE awareness.
• Strong leadership and supervision skills in offshore construction environments.
• Ability to work under pressure and resolve challenges during live offshore operations.
• Collaborative, proactive, and solution-oriented approach.