Site Electrical Supervisor

SD (Middle East) LLC; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 446,000 - 714,000; Full time

Job summary

SD (Middle East) LLC in Jeddah, KSA, is seeking a Site Electrical Supervisor to oversee electrical, control, and IT infrastructure installations for cargo and baggage handling systems. The role requires supervising foremen and technicians, coordinating with the Electrical Engineer, and ensuring quality and safety on site.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s or diploma in electrical engineering with at least 5 years of site supervision experience and strong knowledge of electrical drawings, LV

Qualifications

• 5+ years of site supervision experience in electrical installation.
• Experience with BHS/MHS or similar cargo handling systems is a plus.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics and installation layouts.
• Strong knowledge of LV power distribution and control panels.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day site execution of electrical, control and IT infrastructure installation.
• Direct supplier/subcontractor foremen and technicians to ensure safe, efficient work per drawings and specs.
• Plan and coordinate daily site activities with Electrical Engineer, including manpower and materials.
• Supervise installation of cable containment, cabling, panels, field devices, and network cabinets.
• Verify area readiness and coordinate interfaces with other disciplines.
• Read and interpret drawings and ensure teams follow approved documentation.
• Monitor progress and report status to the Electrical Engineer.
• Ensure safe handling and storage of electrical equipment and materials.
• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, including testing and troubleshooting.
• Maintain housekeeping and ensure compliance with health, safety, security, and quality standards.

Skills

Electrical supervision

Reading drawings

English proficiency

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Together we make the difference

We are a leading provider of innovative and high-performance solutions for airport logistics. Our portfolio includes products and solutions for baggage and cargo handling, high-end software for the digitalization of logistics processes as well as an extensive range of maintenance and services. Major customers include renowned airports and airlines around the globe.

Be part of our Project Execution team as a Site Electrical Supervisor inJeddah, KSA.

What are my 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.

What do I need to qualify for the role?

• 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.