Instrument Construction & Commissioning Site Supervisor

EP Engineering; Bintulu; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

EP Engineering in Malaysia's Sarawak region is seeking an experienced Instrumentation Supervisor to lead field installation, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities on oil and gas facilities. The role requires hands-on control of instrumentation, valves, analyzers and Fire & Gas devices, plus supervisory experience in brownfield projects.

You will coordinate with Operations, Engineering, QA/QC, OEMs and multiple construction disciplines, ensure safety and quality, manage progress and

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in instrument construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning in oil and gas facilities.
• Supervisory experience in brownfield projects, plant changes, shutdowns or major turnarounds.
• Hands-on knowledge of field instrumentation, control valves, analyzers, Fire & Gas devices, cabling and interfaces.
• Experience supervising contractors and coordinating with multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead instrument installation, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities on site.
• Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, QA/QC, OEMs, vendors and construction teams.
• Ensure safety, quality and compliance during brownfield work and turnarounds.
• Manage progress, punch management and system handover documentation.

Skills

Instrumentation knowledge

Field supervision

P&ID interpretation

Electrical & instrumentation

Safety and commissioning

Education

Technical qualification in Instrumentation/Electrical & Instrumentation

Tools

DCS/PLC systems

Fire & Gas systems

HMI integration

Cable/wiring and testing

Job description

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Certificate, Diploma or recognised technical qualification in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical & Instrumentation, Process Automation or a related discipline.
• Typically at least 8–10 years of relevant experience in instrument construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning within oil and gas, petrochemical, refinery or comparable process facilities.
• Proven supervisory experience in brownfield projects, plant changes, shutdowns or major turnarounds.
• Demonstrated hands-on knowledge of field instrumentation, control valves, analyzers, Fire & Gas devices, cabling, tubing, junction boxes, marshalling and control-system interfaces.
• Experience supervising contractors and coordinating work across Operations, Engineering, QA/QC, OEMs, vendors and multiple construction disciplines.

Technical Competencies

• Interpretation of P&IDs, instrument loop diagrams, hook-up drawings, cable schedules, cause-and-effect charts, logic narratives, data sheets and vendor drawings.
• Instrument installation quality, tubing and fitting practices, cable glanding/termination, calibration, loop checking, valve stroke testing, functional testing and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of DCS, PLC, IPS/SIS, Fire & Gas, HMI and packaged control-system integration.
• PTW, isolation/LOTO, hazardous-area awareness, brownfield work controls, and safe commissioning practices.
• Workpack-based execution, progress monitoring, punch management, completion dossiers, red-line/as-built documentation and system handover.
• Use of standard Microsoft Office applications and project/site reporting tools; familiarity with maintenance or completion systems is advantageous.

Leadership and Behavioural Competencies

• Visible HSSE leadership, personal accountability and willingness to intervene.
• Strong field presence, planning discipline and attention to detail.
• Clear communication, practical problem solving and effective interface management.
• Ability to prioritise and make sound decisions under schedule pressure without compromising safety or quality.
• Collaborative, respectful and able to work effectively across organisational and cultural boundaries.
• Commitment to the company Code of Conduct, assurance requirements and accurate reporting.

Estimated Duration: 1st Jan 2027 to 30th Sept 2027