Electrical Supervisor

Location: Oman (onshore) transitioning to Qatar (offshore)
Employment Type: 2-year Contract, Full-time

Overview
A leading oil and gas major project organisation is seeking an experienced Electrical Supervisor to oversee electrical installation, commissioning, and start-up activities for onshore and offshore facilities. The role includes supervising electrical technicians, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and supporting operational readiness for first oil.

Key Responsibilities

Onshore (Construction/Yard Phase)

• Review operational and project documentation

• Compare 3D models with actual construction on site

• Support equipment FATs/SATs and operational testing procedures

• Raise and track punch lists for deviations, accessibility, and operability issues

• Supervise commissioning activities including loop and function tests

• Prepare start-up procedures and ensure readiness for operations

• Support and supervise ATEX inspection activities for electrical, instrumentation, and control equipment

Offshore (Commissioning/Start-up Phase)

• Assist the production team during commissioning and first oil start-up

• Ensure field operations crew understand procedures and start-up sequence

• Act as discipline advisor for electrical systems, supporting the Major Project team

• Review and approve all discipline-related punch close-outs

• Monitor installation works to ensure compliance with project and regulatory standards

• Witness operational tests and liaise with commissioning and field teams

• Support risk assessments, pre-startup safety reviews, and HAZID/HAZOP activities

• Maintain up-to-date “red line mark-up” P&IDs and ensure key project documentation is available for the field team

• Ensure preventive maintenance of new electrical systems in line with operational requirements

• Provide training and support to base operations for familiarisation with new facilities

• Escalate issues to Field Operations Lead or Offshore Team Leader as necessary

Qualifications & Experience

• Higher National Diploma or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related field

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in electrical and instrumentation roles within offshore operations

• Proven offshore experience in production, commissioning, and start-up activities

• Knowledge of electrical safety, ATEX certification, and offshore operation standards

• Experience supervising technical teams and coordinating with multi-discipline contractors

• Ability to work independently and under pressure during critical start-up operations

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken

• Willingness to work flexible and extended offshore rotations

Certifications & Training

• Basic firefighting

• T-BOSIET and H2S OPITO-approved training

• Permit to Work (PTW) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) awareness

• COMPEX certification

• High Voltage Electrical competence/certification

• Lifting, rigging, and manual handling training

• Radiation protection awareness

• Hazard & energy control, Lockout & Tagout awareness

Additional Information

• Initial onshore work in Oman, followed by offshore rotation in Qatar (28/28 days)