Electrical Supervisor

Location:

Oman (onshore) transitioning to Qatar (offshore).

Employment Type:

2‑year Contract, Full‑time.

A leading oil and gas major project organisation is seeking an experienced Electrical Supervisor to oversee electrical installation, commissioning, and start‑up activities for onshore and offshore facilities. The role includes supervising electrical technicians, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and supporting operational readiness for first oil.

• Review operational and project documentation
• Compare 3D models with actual construction on site
• Support equipment FATs/SATs and operational testing procedures
• Raise and track punch lists for deviations, accessibility, and operability issues
• Supervise commissioning activities including loop and function tests
• Prepare start‑up procedures and ensure readiness for operations
• Support and supervise ATEX inspection activities for electrical, instrumentation, and control equipment

• Assist the production team during commissioning and first oil start‑up
• Ensure field operations crew understand procedures and start‑up sequence
• Act as discipline advisor for electrical systems, supporting the Major Project team
• Review and approve all discipline‑related punch close‑outs
• Monitor installation works to ensure compliance with project and regulatory standards
• Witness operational tests and liaise with commissioning and field teams
• Support risk assessments, pre‑startup safety reviews, and HAZID/HAZOP activities
• Maintain up‑to‑date “red line mark‑up” P&IDs and ensure key project documentation is available for the field team
• Ensure preventive maintenance of new electrical systems in line with operational requirements
• Provide training and support to base operations for familiarisation with new facilities
• Escalate issues to Field Operations Lead or Offshore Team Leader as necessary

• Higher National Diploma or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in electrical and instrumentation roles within offshore operations
• Proven offshore experience in production, commissioning, and start‑up activities
• Knowledge of electrical safety, ATEX certification, and offshore operation standards
• Experience supervising technical teams and coordinating with multi‑discipline contractors
• Ability to work independently and under pressure during critical start‑up operations
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Willingness to work flexible and extended offshore rotations

• Basic firefighting
• T‑BOSIET and H2S OPITO‑approved training
• Permit to Work (PTW) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) awareness
• COMPEX certification
• High Voltage Electrical competence/certification
• Lifting, rigging, and manual handling training
• Radiation protection awareness
• Hazard & energy control, Lockout & Tagout awareness

• Initial onshore work in Oman, followed by offshore rotation in Qatar (28/28 days)