Instrumentation Supervisor

Aldebaran Group; Le Havre; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldebaran Group in Le Havre is seeking an Instrumentation Supervisor to oversee installation and construction activities, ensuring safety, quality and compliance with project drawings and schedule.

You will monitor instrumentation work, manage subcontractors, conduct quality audits, and support pre-commissioning and start-up, with a focus on reducing environmental impact. Strong English required; long-term site commitment preferred.

Qualifications

• 15+ years ofInstrumentation on industrial sites.
• Experience supervising instrumentation activities (installation, inspection, testing).
• Experience monitoring suppliers and subcontractors on site.
• Experience verifying installation against drawings and quality requirements.
• Experience with inspections, QA/QC documentation.
• Experience in pre-commissioning, Loop Checks.
• Experience in industrial plant start-up and troubleshooting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with site safety regulations in collaboration with HSE.
• Monitor instrumentation activities per project schedule and alert Site Manager to deviations.
• Supervise instrumentation activities and monitor progress of suppliers/subcontractors.
• Verify installations comply with drawings and technical requirements.
• Assess engineering changes and AFC documents to control quantities.
• Conduct quality audits of subcontractors with Site Quality Manager.
• Maintain the quality dossier per inspection plans.
• Assist with troubleshooting during plant start-up.

Skills

Instrumentation supervision

Project coordination

Site safety

QA/QC documentation

IEC 61508

IEC 61131-1

English proficiency

Education

Technical diploma in instrumentation

Job description

Instrumentation Supervisor – Ref. JOB-1617

SUMMARY:

We are looking for an Instrumentation Supervisor to work on a project in the Le Havre area. As part of the site E&I team, you will be responsible for monitoring and supervising instrumentation activities, on installation and construction phases. You will ensure compliance with safety and quality requirements, project drawings, and the project schedule.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure compliance with site safety regulations in close collaboration with the HSE department.
• Monitor instrumentation activities in accordance with the project schedule, anticipate upcoming work, and alert the Site Manager to any deviations.
• Supervise all instrumentation activities and monitor the progress of suppliers and subcontractors.
• Verify that installations comply with project drawings and applicable technical requirements.
• Monitor and assess engineering changes, particularly through the issuance of AFC (Approved for Construction) documents, to control quantities and support the relevant engineering design offices.
• Conduct quality audits of subcontractors in collaboration with the Site Quality Manager.
• Monitor and maintain the quality dossier in accordance with inspection plans approved by the relevant specialists.
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving instrumentation issues during plant start-up.

YOUR EXPERIENCE:

• At least 15 years of experience in instrumentation on industrial sites.
• Proven experience supervising instrumentation activities, particularly installation, inspection, and testing.
• Experience monitoring work performed by suppliers and subcontractors on site.
• Strong experience verifying installation compliance with engineering drawings and project quality requirements.
• Experience with inspections, quality audits, and QA/QC documentation.
• Experience in pre-commissioning, particularly Loop Checks.
• Experience in industrial plant start-up and troubleshooting is an advantage.

YOUR PROFILE:

• Technical background in instrumentation or equivalent qualifications.
• Expert knowledge of industrial instrumentation installation, testing, and supervision.
• Expert knowledge of site safety and quality policies.
• Expertise in IEC 61508 requirements.
• Expertise in IEC 61131-1 requirements.
• VCA certification or equivalent.
• Relevant European electrical certifications and authorizations for site activities, including high-voltage and low-voltage work and electrical isolation/lockout procedures.
• Confirmed experience in industrial construction management.
• Ability to anticipate site requirements, coordinate stakeholders, and identify schedule, quality, and compliance deviations.
• Strong organizational skills, autonomy, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a demanding industrial environment.
• Professional proficiency in English.

YOUR MOTIVATION:

You are not only an excellent Instrumentation Supervisor, but you are committed to executing your project with minimal environmental impact. You strive to find cost-effective solutions to reduce the project's carbon footprint and minimize its impact on the project site.

ALDEBARAN GROUP:

ALDEBARAN Group operates in the energy and infrastructure sectors, supporting clients in France and abroad. The company assists clients committed to reducing their carbon and environmental footprint in the coming years, with the objective of reaching net zero as soon as possible.

Likewise, we recruit top engineers and managers who will help our clients engage in this journey as early as possible. We do not limit ourselves to recruiting environmental specialists, but all talents who consider net zero to be an essential approach in their activity.