Construction Supervisor Instrumentation

• Job Title:
  
  Construction Supervisor – Instrumentation
• Department:
  Construction / Projects
• Industry: Oil & Gas / Petrochemical / Industrial / EPC / Construction
• Reports To:
  
  Construction Manager / Instrumentation Construction Manager
• Location:
  
  Project / Site
• Employment Type:
  
  Full-time

The Instrumentation Construction Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating all instrumentation construction and installation activities at the project site. The position ensures that instrumentation works are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, quality requirements, project schedules, and applicable industry standards. The role involves managing instrumentation manpower and subcontractors and coordinating closely with engineering, QA/QC, HSE, planning, electrical, mechanical, piping, commissioning, and client teams.

• A. Instrumentation Construction Supervision Supervise daily instrumentation construction and installation activities. Plan and allocate manpower, tools, materials, and equipment according to project requirements. Supervise installation of field instruments, control valves, transmitters, gauges, switches, analyzers, junction boxes, instrument panels, and related equipment. Supervise instrument tubing, impulse lines, cable installation, cable trays, conduits, and supports. Monitor installation of instrument cables, glanding, termination, dressing, tagging, and identification.
  
  Ensure instrumentation equipment is installed according to approved drawings, specifications, and manufacturer recommendations. Review instrument installation drawings, hook‑up drawings, loop diagrams, cable schedules, and instrument indexes. Ensure proper installation, alignment, support, accessibility, and protection of instruments. Coordinate with subcontractors and ensure proper execution of assigned work fronts.
• B. Planning & Progress Monitoring Prepare daily and weekly instrumentation work plans in coordination with the Planning Engineer. Monitor progress against approved project schedules and milestones. Ensure availability of manpower, materials, instruments, tools, and equipment before starting work. Provide accurate progress quantities and status reports to the planning team. Identify construction constraints and delays and implement corrective actions. Support recovery plans to achieve project targets.
  
  Coordinate instrumentation activities with piping, mechanical, electrical, civil, and commissioning teams.
• C. Quality Control Ensure instrumentation works comply with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, and project quality requirements. Coordinate with QA/QC inspectors for inspection and testing activities. Verify correct installation of instruments, tubing, impulse lines, junction boxes, cable trays, and instrument cables. Ensure instrument tags and identification are installed correctly. Verify proper cable termination, gland installation, shielding, grounding, and continuity. Ensure tubing is correctly routed, supported, connected, and leak tested where applicable.
  
  Review and address quality observations, NCRs, and punch‑list items. Ensure all inspection and testing records are completed and maintained. Minimize rework through effective supervision and quality control.
• D. HSE Responsibilities Ensure all instrumentation activities comply with project and company HSE requirements. Conduct toolbox talks and communicate job‑specific hazards to workers. Ensure appropriate PPE is used by all personnel. Verify required permits, risk assessments, method statements, and isolation procedures are available before work starts. Ensure safe working practices during work at height,…