Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor

X4 Life Sciences; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

X4 Life Sciences in Antwerp port area is seeking an experienced E&I Construction Supervisor for a short-term, on-site assignment starting early January 2027. You will oversee electrical and instrumentation work by contractors, ensure safety, quality, and schedule compliance in a live chemical environment.

This role requires strong permit-to-work knowledge, English and Dutch language ability, and the ability to coordinate between contractors, engineering teams and operations.

Qualifications

• Experience as E&I Construction Supervisor or similar site role.
• Background in chemical/petrochemical/oil & gas preferred.
• Knowledge of permit-to-work systems and safety training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise E&I construction work on site and coordinate with contractors.
• Explain, coordinate and check work permits with site crews.
• Ensure work meets safety rules, permit-to-work procedures and quality standards.
• Check installations against drawings and specs (cabling, terminations, instrumentation).
• Raise, track and close out punch-lists and non-conformances.
• Act as link between contractors, client's engineering/commissioning teams and operations.
• Report progress and flag risks early.

Skills

E&I Construction Supervisor

Safety compliance

Permit-to-work

Dutch language

English language

Site coordination

Tools

VCA

BA4/BA5

NEN 3140

Job description

Antwerp port area, Belgium | On site | Contract (about 5-6 weeks) | Start early January 2027

About the client

My client is a global producer of polyolefins and specialty chemicals, with manufacturing sites across Europe, the Middle East, North America and Asia. Their European operations include large chemical sites in the Antwerp port cluster, one of the biggest integrated chemical hubs in the world.

They're looking for an experienced E&I Construction Supervisor to join their owner's site team for a short-term assignment at one of these sites. This is the second E&I Supervisor role on the team, working alongside a colleague to support a busy phase of construction activity.

The role

You'll represent the client on site, overseeing electrical and instrumentation work by contractors and subcontractors. You'll make sure the work is delivered safely, to specification and on schedule. This is a live, high-hazard chemical environment, so permit discipline and a strong safety mindset are essential.

Key responsibilities

• Supervising E&I construction work by contractors on site
• Explaining, coordinating and checking work permits with site crews
• Making sure work meets site safety rules, permit-to-work procedures and quality standards
• Checking installations against drawings and specifications, including cabling, terminations, instrumentation and loop checks
• Raising, tracking and closing out punch-list items and non-conformances
• Acting as the link between contractors, the client's engineering and commissioning teams, and operations
• Reporting progress and flagging risks early

What you'll bring

• Proven experience as an E&I Construction Supervisor or in a similar site role
• A background in the chemical, petrochemical, refining or oil and gas industry (chemical preferred)
• Good knowledge of permit-to-work systems on operating sites
• Relevant safety training, such as VCA, BA4/BA5 or NEN 3140, is an advantage
• Dutch is strongly preferred, as you'll explaining permits to site crews. Good English is also required.
• Availability for the full assignment from early January
• Location: On site, Antwerp port area, Belgium
• Start: Early January 2027
• Duration: About 5-6 weeks
• Type: Contract, full time on site
• Rate: DOE

Why apply

• A short, well-defined assignment, straight after the holiday period
• Work with a global leader in polyolefins on one of their key European sites
• Join an established owner's team where your E&I and permit experience will be valued from day one