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)