Senior Construction Supervisor – Instrumentation & Control

Worley; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley, a global energy and resources company, seeks a Senior Construction Supervisor – I&C to oversee Instrumentation and Control construction activities for oil & gas projects in the UAE, ensuring safety and timely delivery.

The role requires extensive experience in I&C systems, DCS/SCADA, P&IDs, and coordination with multi-discipline teams, with a strong emphasis on HSE and quality standards. UAE GCC regional exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering or equivalent from an accredited institute.
• Minimum of 15+ years of experience in Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industries.
• Minimum 5 years in GCC region and 3+ years in similar roles on major projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day Instrumentation and Control construction activities at site.
• Supervise installation of field instruments, control valves, analyzers and related I&C equipment.
• Coordinate instrument calibration, loop testing and commissioning readiness.

Skills

Instrumentation & Control

Electrical systems

Project coordination

HSE compliance

Education

Diploma in Engineering

Tools

IFC drawings review

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

The Senior Construction Supervisor – I&C is responsible for supervising and coordinating Instrumentation and Control construction activities for Oil & Gas 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 Instrumentation and Control construction activities at site.
• Supervise installation of field instruments, control valves, analyzers, junction boxes, instrument panels, cabinets, tubing, cable trays and associated I&C systems.
• Monitor construction activities associated with DCS, ESD, F&G, PLC, SCADA and other control and safety systems.
• Ensure works are executed in accordance with approved IFC drawings, P&IDs, instrument layouts, hook-up drawings, loop diagrams, cable schedules, specifications, method statements and ITPs.
• Supervise instrument cable laying, glanding, termination, tubing installation, calibration and testing activities.
• Coordinate instrument calibration, loop checking, functional testing, cause-and-effect testing and system readiness for commissioning.
• Ensure hazardous-area instrument installations comply with applicable Ex requirements and project specifications.
• Monitor contractor manpower, equipment, productivity and construction progress against the approved schedule.
• Coordinate I&C interfaces with electrical, process, piping, mechanical, telecom, engineering and commissioning teams.
• Identify site constraints, material shortages, design discrepancies and interface issues and coordinate their timely resolution.
• Coordinate with QA/QC for inspections, RFIs, NCR resolution, punch-list clearance and completion documentation.
• Ensure strict compliance with PTW, LOTO and other project HSE requirements during construction and testing activities.
• Review contractor work fronts and priorities to ensure achievement of construction and mechanical completion milestones.
• Participate in construction progress meetings and report progress, constraints, risks and recovery requirements.
• Support system/subsystem walkdowns, mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning and final handover.
• Ensure red-line drawings, inspection records, test reports and as-built documentation are properly maintained.

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

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.