Lead Site Electrical Supervisor – Cargo Handling Systems

Vanderlande Industries GmbH; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande Industries GmbH in Jeddah, KSA, is seeking a Site Electrical Supervisor to lead electrical, control and IT infrastructure installation for Cargo and Baggage Handling Systems on site.

You will supervise foremen and technicians, coordinate with the Electrical Engineer, plan manpower and materials, read electrical drawings, and ensure compliance with HSE standards while delivering on project milestones. Willingness to travel within KSA is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of site supervision experience in electrical installation within Industrial Automation, Baggage Handling Systems (BHS), Material Handling Systems (MHS), Cargo Handling Systems, or similar industries.
• Proven experience supervising foremen, technicians, and subcontractor teams on industrial, logistics, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong practical knowledge of electrical installation, including cable containment, cable pulling and termination, LV power distribution, control panels, field devices, and associated electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, single-line diagrams, installation layouts, cable schedules, and I/O lists.
• Strong knowledge of the Siemens PLC &equipment’stroubleshooting.
• Experience in executing electrical & controls pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Strong site supervision and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple work fronts and effectively direct foremen and technicians.
• Good understanding of HSE requirements and safe working practices on construction and installation sites.
• Good command of English; Arabic or other languages would be an advantage.
• Willingness to travel and work on projects within and outside KSA as required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the day-to-day site execution of electrical, control and associated IT infrastructure installation for Cargo and Baggage Handling Systems.
• Directly supervise supplier/subcontractor foremen and technicians, ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements and project requirements.
• Plan and coordinate daily site activities with the Electrical Engineer, including manpower allocation, work fronts, installation priorities, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Supervise the installation of cable containment, power and control cabling, electrical panels, field devices, network cabinets, fiber/copper cabling, and associated electrical and control infrastructure.
• Verify area readiness and installation prerequisites and coordinate site interfaces and constraints with other disciplines and stakeholders.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, single-line diagrams, cable schedules, I/O lists, and installation layouts, and ensure the site teams work according to the latest approved documentation.
• Monitor installation progress, productivity, workmanship, and subcontractor performance against planned targets and report status and constraints to the Electrical Engineer.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, installation, identification, and protection of electrical and control equipment and materials.
• Perform installation checks and coordinate inspections with the Quality team, ensuring non-conformities, punch-list items, and snags are rectified and closed in a timely manner.
• Support electrical and controls pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, including testing, power-up readiness, I/O checks, troubleshooting, and required site modifications.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and ensure work areas remain safe, organized, and ready for subsequent installation and commissioning activities.
• Ensure all site teams comply with occupational health, safety, security, environmental, and quality requirements.

Skills

Electrical installation

Site supervision

Industrial automation

Electrical drawings

PLC troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Vanderlande Industries GmbH in Jeddah, KSA, is seeking a Site Electrical Supervisor to lead electrical, control and IT infrastructure installation for Cargo and Baggage Handling Systems on site.

You will supervise foremen and technicians, coordinate with the Electrical Engineer, plan manpower and materials, read electrical drawings, and ensure compliance with HSE standards while delivering on project milestones. Willingness to travel within KSA is required.