HVDC Electrical Supervisor

BRUNEL INTERNATIONAL SOUTH EAST ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel International S.E.A. Pte. Ltd in Singapore is 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 role focuses on safe, efficient execution of erection activities in line with project specs and OEM requirements. The candidate will have 5+ years in HV electrical installation within substations or converter stations, with strong lifting and site coordination

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in HV electrical installation and erection.
• Experience with HVDC converter stations, GIS/AIS, transformers, or reactors preferred.
• Strong knowledge of lifting, rigging and installation procedures.
• Willingness to work at construction sites and outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Supervise onsite installation and assembly of HVDC converter station equipment.
• Lead lifting, rigging and positioning activities per lifting plans.
• Ensure compliance with OEM manuals, specs, quality and construction standards.
• Monitor progress, deliveries, productivity, and schedules to milestones.
• Coordinate with engineering, QA, logistics, and subcontractors.
• Maintain installation records: drawings, torque logs, punch lists, as-built docs.
• Support pre-commissioning and handover to commissioning teams.

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.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Brunel International S.E.A. Pte. Ltd

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

Shinu Alexander | EA Personnel Registration No.: R1657042