ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENT SUPERVISOR

PLANT ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENTATION (Pte) Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PLANT ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENTATION (Pte) Ltd is seeking a Supervisor, E&I to oversee electrical and instrumentation installation, maintenance, testing, and commissioning at site. You will lead technicians and subcontractors, coordinate LV/MV systems and instrumentation, and ensure work meets drawings and safety standards.

The role requires a Diploma/Certificate/Degree in Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation and 5–10 years of relevant E&I experience, preferably with supervisory duties in

Qualifications

• Diploma/Certificate/Degree in Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation.
• 5–10 years of relevant E&I experience, supervisory preferred.
• Experience in industrial/oil & gas, petrochemical, manufacturing, marine, or construction environments.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and instrumentation drawings and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with electrical/instrumentation standards and site safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day E&I installation, maintenance, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Lead technicians and subcontractors and allocate work according to priorities and schedules.
• Ensure electrical and instrumentation works comply with drawings, specs, method statements, and standards.
• Coordinate installation of LV/MV electrical systems, cable trays, cabling, lighting, earthing, motors, MCCs, control panels, and related equipment.
• Supervise instrumentation works including transmitters, control valves, junction boxes, impulse tubing, instrument cabling, and field devices.
• Conduct inspections and ensure proper installation, termination, calibration, testing, and commissioning.
• Read and interpret SLDs, schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and datasheets.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, mechanical, civil, QA/QC, and HSE teams to resolve site issues.
• Monitor manpower, materials, tools, and equipment to maintain project schedules.
• Identify installation problems and provide practical solutions or elevate technical issues when required.
• Ensure proper housekeeping and compliance with electrical safety, permit-to-work, LOTO, and other HSE requirements.
• Prepare daily progress reports, work records, inspection requests, punch-list updates, and relevant documentation.
• Support testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Inspect completed work and ensure defects and punch-list items are closed promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coordination

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma/Certificate/Degree in Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation

Job description

Key Accountabilities

A Supervisor, E&I (Electrical & Instrumentation) typically oversees electrical and instrumentation installation, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting activities at site.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day E&I installation, maintenance, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Lead technicians and subcontractors and allocate work according to priorities and schedules.
• Ensure electrical and instrumentation works comply with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and applicable standards.
• Coordinate installation of LV/MV electrical systems, cable trays, cabling, lighting, earthing, motors, MCCs, control panels, and related equipment.
• Supervise instrumentation works including transmitters, control valves, junction boxes, impulse tubing, instrument cabling, and field devices.
• Conduct inspections and ensure proper installation, termination, calibration, testing, and commissioning.
• Read and interpret electrical single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, instrument loop drawings, and datasheets.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, mechanical, civil, QA/QC, and HSE teams to resolve site issues.
• Monitor manpower, materials, tools, and equipment to maintain project schedules.
• Identify installation problems and provide practical solutions or elevate technical issues when required.
• Ensure proper housekeeping and compliance with electrical safety, permit-to-work, LOTO, and other HSE requirements.
• Prepare daily progress reports, work records, inspection requests, punch-list updates, and relevant documentation.
• Support testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Inspect completed work and ensure defects and punch-list items are closed promptly.

Qualification & Experience generally required

• Diploma/Certificate/Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related discipline.
• Typically, 5–10 years of relevant E&I experience, with supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in industrial, oil & gas, petrochemical, manufacturing, marine, or construction environments is advantageous.
• Good knowledge of electrical and instrumentation installation, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with relevant electrical/instrumentation standards and site safety requirements.
• Good leadership, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage site activities and work effectively under schedule pressure.