Supervisor, Instrumentation

Company Description

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC is a proud member of the Ghobash Group. For almost 20 years, we have made vital contributions to the Oil & Gas sector of the UAE, executing both onshore and offshore projects. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is one of our main clients along with Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors in this sector. We have the expertise to carry out full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works and bring our intrinsic knowledge to measure and automate exploration, production, separation, refining processes, and distribution through our localized services.

Job Description

• Supervise daily instrumentation activities, including installation, calibration, testing, and commissioning of field instruments and control systems.
• Coordinate the installation of pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters, control valves, gauges, switches, and other instrumentation equipment.
• Supervise instrument tubing, impulse lines, instrument air lines, cable laying, glanding, termination, and junction box installation.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, instrument hook-up drawings, loop diagrams, cable schedules, termination drawings, and instrument index documents.
• Coordinate with electrical, piping, mechanical, construction, and commissioning teams to ensure smooth execution of project activities.
• Ensure all instrumentation work is carried out in accordance with approved method statements, project specifications, applicable codes, and quality requirements.
• Conduct inspections and coordinate with QA/QC personnel for inspection requests, testing, and resolution of site quality issues.
• Monitor manpower, tools, materials, and equipment to achieve planned work schedules and project milestones.
• Supervise instrument calibration, loop checking, functional testing, and troubleshooting activities during pre-commissioning and commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with project HSE procedures, permit-to-work systems, toolbox talks, and safe working practices.
• Identify technical issues, report progress to the construction team, and coordinate corrective actions to minimize delays and rework.
• Maintain daily progress reports, inspection records, calibration certificates, test reports, and other relevant project documentation.
• Guide instrumentation technicians and subcontractors to ensure productivity, workmanship, and compliance with project requirements.

Qualifications

• Diploma or technical qualification in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in instrumentation works, including supervisory experience in oil and gas projects.
• Experience in onshore or offshore oil and gas construction, brownfield, or greenfield projects.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation installation, calibration, testing, loop checking, and commissioning procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, instrument hook-up drawings, loop diagrams, and other instrumentation engineering documents.
• Familiarity with field instruments, control valves, DCS, PLC, ESD, and F&G systems.
• Knowledge of QA/QC procedures, inspection requirements, and oil and gas HSE standards.
• Good coordination, team supervision, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Additional Information

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Should be ready to work in ADNOC project sites.
• Ability to work with tough deadlines and under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.