Summary
Worley is hiring a Senior Construction Supervisor – Electrical for its Abu Dhabi operations. The role supervises electrical construction and installation on oil and gas or petrochemical projects, coordinates inspections and testing, and supports commissioning and handover. Applicants need an engineering diploma or equivalent, at least 15 years of relevant industry experience (12 years for UAE nationals), and five years of GCC experience. The posting also requires at least five years in a similar position on major oil and gas or marine construction projects, including three years on GCC projects.
The posting
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About us
Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.
Job Purpose
The Senior Construction Supervisor – Electrical is responsible for supervising and coordinating electrical construction activities for Oil & Gas / Petrochemical projects, ensuring safe and timely execution in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, quality requirements, construction schedules, and HSE standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise day-to-day electrical construction and installation activities at site.
- Supervise installation of transformers, switchgear, MCCs, distribution boards, UPS systems, generators, motors, lighting, earthing and other electrical equipment.
- Monitor cable tray installation, cable pulling, glanding, termination, testing and energization activities.
- Ensure works are executed in accordance with approved IFC drawings, single-line diagrams, layouts, cable schedules, specifications, method statements and ITPs.
- Supervise installation and testing of LV, MV and HV electrical systems as applicable to the project.
- Ensure electrical installations in hazardous areas comply with applicable Ex requirements and project specifications.
- Coordinate electrical interfaces with I&C, mechanical, piping, civil, structural, telecom, engineering and commissioning teams.
- Monitor contractor manpower, equipment, productivity and construction progress against approved schedules and project milestones.
- Identify construction constraints, material shortages, design discrepancies and interface issues and coordinate timely resolution.
- Coordinate electrical inspections, continuity tests, insulation resistance tests, equipment testing and system energization.
- Coordinate with QA/QC for inspections, RFIs, NCR resolution, punch-list clearance and construction completion documentation.
- Ensure strict compliance with HSE requirements, PTW, LOTO, electrical isolation and safe energization procedures.
- Review contractor work fronts and establish priorities to support construction, mechanical completion and commissioning schedules.
- Participate in construction and progress meetings and provide updates on progress, constraints, risks and recovery actions.
- Support system/subsystem walkdowns, mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning and final handover.
- Ensure red-line drawings, test records, inspection reports and as-built documentation are properly maintained and completed.
Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma in Engineering or equivalent from an accredited institute.
- Minimum of fifteen (15+) years (12 years for UAE Nationals) of experience in the Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry including minimum five (5) years in GCC region.
- Specific experience or qualification or training or technical certificate shall be provided if required and as applicable.
- Must have at least five (5) years of experience in similar position for major oil & gas / Marine Construction projects including minimum three (3) years projects in GCC region.
Moving forward together
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And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.
And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.