Electrical Supervisor - Walkin Chennai

S K OVERSEAS HR CONSULTANCY; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,880 - 312,480; Full time

Job summary

Senior Electrical Supervisor role focusing on overhead line (OHL) and electrical systems on pipeline projects. You will review drawings, plan daily tasks, ensure tool/material readiness, and supervise erection of poles, towers and structures for OHL.

Responsibilities include testing, commissioning, grounding, load testing, coordinating transformers/breakers, enforcing HSE, and conducting risk assessments. Gulf/ADNOC experience preferred; maximum age 49 (may extend to 50 with Gulf experience).

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of Gulf experience in the relevant field for managerial and SR positions.
• Gulf or ADNOC experience preferred.
• Clean‑shaven policy applicable.
• Candidates with Metro, Building or Road Infrastructure experience are not eligible.
• Experience in Pipeline, Oil & Gas, EPC, Flowline, Wellhead, Brownfield, Upstream, Onshore projects.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical drawings, schematics and specifications focusing on overhead line (OHL) and electrical systems for pipeline and piping projects.
• Plan and allocate daily tasks to the electrical team to ensure efficient execution of OHL and electrical activities.
• Ensure the availability of tools, equipment and materials for electrical and OHL tasks.
• Supervise the erection of poles, towers and structures for overhead lines (OHL).
• Oversee the stringing, sagging and tensioning of conductors, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Coordinate the installation of transformers, circuit breakers and other electrical equipment.
• Supervise testing of OHL systems including insulation resistance, continuity and phase sequence tests.
• Ensure proper commissioning of electrical systems, including grounding and load testing.
• Oversee routine maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical systems and OHL components.
• Identify and resolve faults in electrical circuits, transformers and OHL components.
• Ensure all electrical and OHL activities adhere to project specifications and industry standards.
• Conduct inspections to verify compliance with design and quality requirements.
• Enforce strict adherence to HSE policies during all electrical and OHL activities.
• Conduct risk assessments and toolbox talks emphasizing safety when working at heights and with live systems.
• Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and grounding techniques.
• Collaborate with other discipline supervisors (civil, piping, mechanical) to ensure smooth project execution.
• Communicate progress, challenges and resource requirements to site engineers or construction managers.

Skills

Pipeline/Oil & Gas

EPC

Onshore

Wellhead

Brownfield

Leadership

Job description

Responsibilities

• Review electrical drawings, schematics and specifications focusing on overhead line (OHL) and electrical systems for pipeline and piping projects.
• Plan and allocate daily tasks to the electrical team to ensure efficient execution of OHL and electrical activities.
• Ensure the availability of tools, equipment and materials for electrical and OHL tasks.
• Supervise the erection of poles, towers and structures for overhead lines (OHL).
• Oversee the stringing, sagging and tensioning of conductors, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Coordinate the installation of transformers, circuit breakers and other electrical equipment.
• Supervise testing of OHL systems including insulation resistance, continuity and phase sequence tests.
• Ensure proper commissioning of electrical systems, including grounding and load testing.
• Oversee routine maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical systems and OHL components.
• Identify and resolve faults in electrical circuits, transformers and OHL components.
• Ensure all electrical and OHL activities adhere to project specifications and industry standards.
• Conduct inspections to verify compliance with design and quality requirements.
• Enforce strict adherence to HSE policies during all electrical and OHL activities.
• Conduct risk assessments and toolbox talks emphasizing safety when working at heights and with live systems.
• Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and grounding techniques.
• Collaborate with other discipline supervisors (civil, piping, mechanical) to ensure smooth project execution.
• Communicate progress, challenges and resource requirements to site engineers or construction managers.

Qualifications

• Experience in Pipeline, Oil & Gas, EPC, Flowline, Wellhead, Brownfield, Upstream, Onshore projects.
• Gulf or ADNOC experience preferred.
• Clean‑shaven policy applicable.
• Candidates with Metro, Building or Road Infrastructure experience are not eligible.
• Minimum of five years of Gulf experience in the relevant field for managerial and SR positions.

Age Criteria

Maximum age limit is 49 years.

For managerial positions, may be extended up to 50 years if the candidate has significant Gulf experience.