Construction Supervisor- Electrical

Worley; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking a highly experienced construction professional for a senior role in Abu Dhabi. The candidate will supervise on-site construction activities, coordinate interfaces between EPC contractors, and ensure completion documentation and safety compliance across the project lifecycle.

Minimum 10+ years in Oil & Gas or Petrochemical, with offshore exposure and GCC region experience, is essential. Strong HSSEQ practices and effective stakeholder coordination are required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or engineering equivalent with extensive Oil & Gas/Petrochemical background.
• Over a decade of experience in relevant industry, including GCC region.
• Experience offshore (island, barge, platform, complex) is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Review the overall construction plan, procedures and requirements to ensure constructability.
• Monitor EPC Contractor’s resources and progress against the project schedule.
• Ensure all construction procedures, method statements and ITPs are issued and approved before work starts.
• Oversee inspections and ensure workmanship meets standards and safety requirements.
• Coordinate with vendors/licensors and stakeholders to support construction activities.
• Review Mechanical Completion and pre-commissioning documentation and certify readiness.

Skills

Construction coordination

Interface coordination

Safety compliance

Site supervision

Education

Diploma in Engineering or equivalent

10+ years in Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry

5+ GCC region experience

Job description

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.

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

• Be part of multi discipline team.
• Constantly identify bottlenecks for progress on construction and proactively take action to resolve the same.
• Monitor coordination of Interfaces between the EPC Contractors and provide clarifications and/or guidance on resolutions of any conflicts arising during execution.
• Construction supervision as per approved IPMT organigram for SITE.
• Coordination with COMPANY’s operations for the easement of construction activities and interfaces.
• Review of various completion documentation (e.g., Mechanical Completion Dossiers) to ascertain proper compilation and certification.
• Ensure that all procedures which are approved for construction drawings, risk assessments, permits, NOC’s, environmental restrictions studies JSA/FRA’s and safety reviews are in place and are adhered to during all the phases of the project.
• To ensure Company interests are protected through implementation of the contract requirements, regulations, and sound execution/construction practices, as well as following all the HSSE practices and quality norms
• Coordinate the “Right First Time” start-up concept.
• Coordinate the handover of final PROJECT Documents to COMPANY.
• Coordinate the clearance of Punch Lists works.
• Having a working understanding of AWP (Advanced Work Packages such as those being utilized on this project).

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Review and provide input to the overall construction plan, procedures and construction requirements identified in the EPC Contract to ensure constructability.
• Review of construction organisation and manning.
• Review construction plans and detailed procedures.
• Review tie-in philosophy, tie-in package & relevant procedures.
• Hands on experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical plants.
• Monitor the EPC Contractor’s allocation of construction resources in consideration of relative priorities to meet the construction program and recommend any appropriate corrective action where shortage of resources might prejudice the program.
• Review and ensure that all construction procedures, method statements and Inspection & Test Plans are issued as final approved documents before start of any related work.
• Monitor and manage inspection of the construction work performed by the EPC Contractor and/or its subcontractors to verify that such work is performed in compliance with the approved procedures and specifications, and that the workmanship is in accordance with appropriate standards of quality.
• Monitor and ensure that the work is performed in strict compliance with the safety procedures and requirements.
• Ensure that the EPC Contractor has mobilised representatives of VENDORS and/or LICENSORS as required to support the construction activities.
• Monitor the progress of work at SITE against the PROJECT Schedule.
• Monitor the development of punch lists and close out of listed items as WORKS progress.
• Monitor and ensure that the EPC Contractor provides all reports and test records in accordance with the provisions of the EPC Contract.
• Be fully conversant with HSEQ plan.
• Review Mechanical Completion/Pre-commissioning Manual.
• Review Contractor’s request for issuance of Mechanical Completion Certificate(s) and make recommendation to Management on acceptability.
• Participate in inspection, site installation, site acceptance tests and, endorse inspection and test reports confirming adherence to project specifications and applicable international codes and standards for the following systems.

Minimum Experience And Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering or equivalent from an accredited institute with a minimum of Ten (10+) years of experience in the Oil& Gas or Petrochemical industry including minimum five (5) years in GCC region.
• Offshore Experience (Island, Barge , Platform, Complex …etc) mandatory in relevant discipline.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

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.