HVDC Electrical Supervisor

Brunel; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel International S.E.A. Pte. Ltd is seeking an experienced HVDC Electrical Supervisor to oversee the assembly, installation and mechanical completion of critical HVDC converter station equipment for a major project.

You will lead erection activities on site, ensuring safety, quality and timely execution in line with OEM requirements and project standards. The role requires 5+ years in HV equipment installation, strong understanding of converter stations and substations, and proven

Qualifications

• 5+ years in installation and erection of HV equipment
• Experience with HVDC converter stations, GIS/AIS, power transformers
• Ability to interpret drawings and installation procedures
• Experience supervising subcontractors and site teams

Responsibilities

• Supervise onsite installation and assembly of HVDC equipment and associated systems.
• Coordinate heavy lifting, rigging, and placement of large electrical/mechanical gear per plans.
• Ensure compliance with OEM manuals, specs, quality and construction standards.
• Monitor progress, material deliveries, workforce productivity, and schedules to meet milestones.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, logistics and commissioning teams to resolve interfaces.
• Review drawings and procedures to support field execution.
• Verify alignment, leveling, torqueing, and installation quality.
• Maintain installation records, punch lists and non-conformances.
• Supervise subcontractors and site personnel to ensure safe, efficient work.
• Identify risks and implement corrective actions; enforce HSE and permit-to-work policies.
• Support pre-commissioning and mechanical completion ahead of handover.

Skills

HVDC knowledge

Substation experience

Team supervision

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced HVDC Electrical Supervisor to oversee the assembly, installation, and mechanical completion of critical equipment for a major HVDC Converter Station Project. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of erection activities in accordance with project specifications, OEM requirements, and site HSE standards.

This role is ideal for professionals with experience in high-voltage transmission projects, substations, converter stations, or large-scale power infrastructure developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise onsite installation and assembly of HVDC converter station equipment, including converter transformers, valve hall equipment, smoothing reactors, filter banks, GIS/AIS components, and busbar systems.
• Lead and coordinate heavy lifting, rigging, and positioning activities for large electrical and mechanical equipment in accordance with approved lifting plans and site procedures.
• Ensure all installation activities comply with OEM installation manuals, project technical specifications, quality requirements, and construction standards.
• Monitor daily construction progress, material deliveries, workforce productivity, and installation schedules to achieve project milestones.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, logistics, commissioning, and subcontractor teams to resolve technical and construction interface issues.
• Review construction drawings, assembly schematics, equipment layouts, and installation procedures to support field execution.
• Verify alignment, leveling, torque tightening, and assembly quality during equipment installation.
• Maintain installation records, as-built documentation, inspection reports, punch lists, torque logs, and non-conformance reports.
• Supervise subcontractors and site personnel, ensuring work is executed safely and efficiently.
• Identify construction risks, site constraints, and potential schedule impacts, and implement corrective actions where required.
• Ensure compliance with project HSE policies, permit-to-work systems, lifting regulations, working-at-height requirements, and environmental standards.
• Support pre-commissioning and mechanical completion activities prior to handover to commissioning teams.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the installation and erection of high-voltage electrical equipment, substations, power transmission, or industrial infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience with HVDC converter stations, HV substations, GIS, AIS, power transformers, reactors, or similar electrical infrastructure is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of heavy lifting operations, rigging practices, and equipment installation procedures.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, electrical layouts, assembly schematics, and technical specifications.
• Experience supervising subcontractors, construction crews, and site installation activities.
• Familiarity with QA/QC requirements, mechanical completion processes, and construction documentation.
• Relevant lifting, rigging, high-voltage installation, or electrical trade certifications will be advantageous.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work at construction sites and in outdoor project environments.

Brunel International S.E.A. Pte. Ltd

UEN No.: 199603098 | EA Licence No.: 16S8067

Shinu Alexander |EA Personnel Registration No.: R1657042