Supervisor, Instrumentation

Ghobash Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC, part of Ghobash Group, invites an experienced Instrumentation Supervisor to join ADNOC project sites in Abu Dhabi. You will supervise installation, calibration, testing and commissioning of field instruments, read P&IDs, coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with QA/QC and HSE standards.

This role requires 5–8 years in instrumentation for oil and gas, onshore/offshore, with strong coordination, problem solving and

Qualifications

• Diploma or technical qualification in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience in instrumentation works, including supervisory experience in oil and gas projects.
• Experience in onshore or offshore oil and gas construction, brownfield, or greenfield projects.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation installation, calibration, testing, loop checking, and commissioning procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, instrument hook-up drawings, loop diagrams, and other instrumentation engineering documents.
• Familiarity with field instruments, control valves, DCS, PLC, ESD, and F&G systems.
• Knowledge of QA/QC procedures, inspection requirements, and oil and gas HSE standards.
• Good coordination, team supervision, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily instrumentation activities including installation, calibration, testing, and commissioning of field instruments and control systems.
• Coordinate installation of transmitters, sensors, valves, gauges, and instrumentation cables.
• Supervise tubing, impulse lines, instrument air lines, and cable installation.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, and instrument drawings.
• Coordinate with electrical, piping, mechanical, construction, and commissioning teams.
• Ensure work complies with method statements, specs, codes, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate QA/QC inspections and resolve site quality issues.
• Monitor manpower, tools, and materials to meet schedules and milestones.
• Supervise calibration, loop checking, functional testing, and troubleshooting during pre-commissioning and commissioning.
• Ensure adherence to HSE procedures and permit-to-work systems.

Skills

Instrumentation installation

Calibration

Testing

Loop checking

Commissioning procedures

Education

Diploma or technical qualification in Instrumentation/ Electronics/ Electrical Engineering

Tools

DCS

PLC

ESD

F&G systems

Job description

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC is a proud member of the Ghobash Group. For almost 20 years, we have made vital contributions to the Oil & Gas sector of the UAE, executing both onshore and offshore projects. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is one of our main clients along with Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors in this sector. We have the expertise to carry out full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works and bring our intrinsic knowledge to measure and automate exploration, production, separation, refining processes, and distribution through our localized services.

Job Description

• Supervise daily instrumentation activities, including installation, calibration, testing, and commissioning of field instruments and control systems.
• Coordinate the installation of pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters, control valves, gauges, switches, and other instrumentation equipment.
• Supervise instrument tubing, impulse lines, instrument air lines, cable laying, glanding, termination, and junction box installation.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, instrument hook-up drawings, loop diagrams, cable schedules, termination drawings, and instrument index documents.
• Coordinate with electrical, piping, mechanical, construction, and commissioning teams to ensure smooth execution of project activities.
• Ensure all instrumentation work is carried out in accordance with approved method statements, project specifications, applicable codes, and quality requirements.
• Conduct inspections and coordinate with QA/QC personnel for inspection requests, testing, and resolution of site quality issues.
• Monitor manpower, tools, materials, and equipment to achieve planned work schedules and project milestones.
• Supervise instrument calibration, loop checking, functional testing, and troubleshooting activities during pre-commissioning and commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with project HSE procedures, permit-to-work systems, toolbox talks, and safe working practices.
• Identify technical issues, report progress to the construction team, and coordinate corrective actions to minimize delays and rework.
• Maintain daily progress reports, inspection records, calibration certificates, test reports, and other relevant project documentation.
• Guide instrumentation technicians and subcontractors to ensure productivity, workmanship, and compliance with project requirements.

Qualifications

• Diploma or technical qualification in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience in instrumentation works, including supervisory experience in oil and gas projects.
• Experience in onshore or offshore oil and gas construction, brownfield, or greenfield projects.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation installation, calibration, testing, loop checking, and commissioning procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, instrument hook-up drawings, loop diagrams, and other instrumentation engineering documents.
• Familiarity with field instruments, control valves, DCS, PLC, ESD, and F&G systems.
• Knowledge of QA/QC procedures, inspection requirements, and oil and gas HSE standards.
• Good coordination, team supervision, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Additional Information

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Should be ready to work in ADNOC project sites.
• Ability to work with tough deadlines and under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.