Electrical / Instrumentation & Telecom Supervisor

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.

Job Description

The Electrical/Instrumentation & Telecom Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and timely execution of all telecom works on site. This role requires day-to-day field oversight of contractor performance, rigorous HSE compliance management, and close coordination with engineering and quality teams to deliver project objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Contractor Oversight & Performance Control

• Implement day-to-day surveillance and control of the EPCC Contractor to ensure all telecom work is executed in accordance with the Package schedule, Project specifications, quality requirements, and HSE regulations.

• Control contractor performance across assigned work areas, corridors, and stations, validating construction progress and addressing any gaps with the Contractor.

• Ensure all telecom activities are completed on schedule and support the release of work fronts and system handovers.

• Support the Package Interface Engineer on telecom tie-ins and interconnections with SATORP, Saudi Aramco, third parties, and other Packages.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Management

• Ensure and promote the application of Company safety and environment rules and specifications throughout all works.

• Enforce contractor compliance with safety rules at all times, taking corrective actions as required, stopping unsafe works, and organising tool-box meetings.

• Monitor safe working practices with particular attention to excavation and trench works, cable pulling, work at height on masts and towers, electrical isolation, fibre splicing, and work near live pipelines and facilities.

• Participate in Site Safety Walks and regular Safety audits; contribute to Lessons Learned initiatives.

• Review Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for telecom activities and ensure contractor Control of Work and Permit to Work processes are adhered to.

Construction Supervision & Quality Assurance

• Review and approve contractor Construction procedures, Method Statements (MS), and Inspection & Test Plans (ITP) for telecom works in line with Project requirements.

• Supervise installation of fibre optic cables, ducts, and telecom equipment at stations and technical buildings, including trench laying, cable blowing/pulling, crossings, handholes/manholes, and cable markers.

• Witness and validate testing activities (OTDR, power-meter/insertion loss, continuity and insulation tests), checking results against acceptance criteria in coordination with Quality.

• Supervise installation and testing of station telecom systems (SCADA/telemetry communication links, network equipment, CCTV, access control, PAGA, radio, telephony), including grounding and power supply interfaces.

• Follow up on inspections and testing; manage remedial work demands and raise/follow up deviations and non-conformities.

Planning, Progress & Reporting

• Monitor field execution progress and validate contractor-reported quantities (km of cable/duct installed, splices completed, links tested, equipment installed).

• Identify and report risks to delivery (material availability, workfront access, interfaces) to the Construction Manager.

• Review contractor look-ahead schedules and participate in weekly site progress reviews and monthly progress reporting.

• Attend all meetings related to telecom construction activities as defined by the Construction Manager.

Completion, Handover & Commissioning Support

• Manage telecom Punch Lists and follow up test records and as-built documentation.

• Support sub-system/system handover to the Commissioning Team and release of mechanical completion certificates.

• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning of telecom systems, including end-to-end link tests and integration with SCADA and control systems.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate with HSE and Quality teams on a weekly basis to address open observations.

• Liaise with Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation construction teams, PMT Telecom Engineering, and Operations to ensure interfaces run smoothly.

• Document and record all correspondence relating to construction activities.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Accountable for securing a safe and controlled work environment on the telecom worksites.

• Responsible for day-to-day field oversight of contractor performance (safety, quality, progress) on telecom works.

• Responsible for follow-up of telecom testing, punch lists, and handover documentation to Commissioning.

• Required to work in tight and continuous collaboration with HSE and Quality package teams.

Qualifications

▪ Engineering degree, technical diploma or equivalent in Telecommunications, Electronics or Electrical discipline.

▪ Construction experience of 10+ years, including significant field experience in the installation and testing of telecom systems, preferably on pipeline, Oil & Gas, Refining and Petrochemicals projects.

▪ Sound knowledge of fibre optic installation, splicing and testing (OTDR) and of industrial telecom systems (SCADA communications, CCTV, PAGA, radio, networks). Knowledge of Saudi Aramco / Royal Commission requirements is an asset.

▪ Demonstrated high teamwork ability with HSE and QA teams.

▪ Experience working in integrated organisations and multi-interface environments. Strong oral and written communication skills in English.

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)