Senior Superintendent - EIT(Electrical, Instrumentation & Telecom)

TalentOne; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentOne is seeking an experienced Lead EIT Construction professional in Abu Dhabi to oversee electrical, instrumentation and telecom installation across projects. You will manage field teams, coordinate with clients and subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality and schedule adherence on complex EPC sites.

The role requires deep expertise in NEC/IEC standards, strong leadership and a track record of delivering large-scale gas/oil EPC projects in the Middle East or similar regions.

Qualifications

• 20+ years EIT site/construction experience with international Oil & Gas EPC companies and subcontractors.
• Strong Electrical, Instrumentation & Telecom construction experience.
• Middle East, CIS/FSU or North Africa experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead site construction supervision and subcontractor activities against 90-day and weekly schedules.
• Monitor manpower, equipment, productivity, progress and workfront readiness.
• Review construction methods, approved drawings, specifications and subcontractor execution plans.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, ITPs, QCPs and quality standards.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Client, QC and subcontractors to resolve technical and construction issues.
• Supervise installation of electrical power/control systems, lighting, cables, trays, transformers, switchgear, motors, generators and UPS.
• Oversee instrumentation, calibration, loop checks, fire & gas, communication and fibre-optic systems.
• Monitor inspections, TQs, NCRs, punch-list closure and preservation activities.
• Lead schedule reviews, identify delays and implement recovery actions.
• Mentor construction teams and ensure competent/certified personnel are deployed.

Skills

EIT Construction

Electrical

Instrumentation

Telecom

Subcontractor Management

HSE

QA/QC

PTW

LOTO

NEC

IEC

Job description

Lead and supervise Electrical, Instrumentation & Telecom (EIT) construction activities and field teams, ensuring safe, quality and timely execution in line with approved drawings, international standards, budget and project schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead site construction supervision and subcontractor activities against 90-day and weekly schedules.
• Monitor manpower, equipment, productivity, progress and workfront readiness.
• Review construction methods, approved drawings, specifications and subcontractor execution plans.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, ITPs, QCPs and quality standards.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Client, QC and subcontractors to resolve technical and construction issues.
• Supervise installation of electrical power/control systems, lighting, cables, trays, transformers, switchgear, motors, generators and UPS.
• Oversee instrumentation, calibration, loop checks, fire & gas, communication and fibre-optic systems.
• Monitor inspections, TQs, NCRs, punch-list closure and preservation activities.
• Lead schedule reviews, identify delays and implement recovery actions.
• Mentor construction teams and ensure competent/certified personnel are deployed.

Requirements

Requirement

• 20+ years EIT site/construction experience with international Oil & Gas EPC companies and subcontractors.
• Strong Electrical, Instrumentation & Telecom construction experience.
• Middle East, CIS/FSU or North Africa experience preferred.
• Good knowledge of NEC/NFPA, IEEE, NEMA and IEC standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, troubleshooting and subcontractor management skills.
• PTW, LOTO and Arc Flash training required; ATEX and lifting/scaffolding training preferred.

Key Skills

EIT Construction | Electrical | Instrumentation | Telecom | Oil & Gas EPC | Subcontractor Management | HSE | QA/QC | PTW | LOTO | NEC | IEC