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.