Electrical / Instrumentation & Telecom Supervisor

About IOTA GROUP and Our Client

IOTA GROUP is seeking an Electrical / Instrumentation & Telecom Supervisor for a contract position in Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia. Our client is a global multi-energy company operating large-scale refining and petrochemical facilities. The organization transforms crude oil into fuels and essential industrial products through highly integrated and technologically advanced operations, recognized for its strong HSE culture, operational excellence, and commitment to reducing environmental impact.

Role Overview

The Electrical/Instrumentation & Telecom Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and timely execution of all telecom works on site. This role involves day-to-day field oversight of contractor performance, rigorous HSE compliance management, and close coordination with engineering and quality teams to achieve project objectives. The position requires over 10 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Contractor Oversight: Implement day-to-day surveillance and control of the EPCC Contractor to ensure all telecom work adheres to the Package schedule, Project specifications, quality requirements, and HSE regulations. Validate construction progress and address any gaps.
• HSE Management: Promote and enforce Company safety and environmental rules, taking corrective actions, stopping unsafe works, and organizing tool-box meetings. Monitor safe working practices for excavation, cable pulling, work at height, electrical isolation, and work near live facilities.
• Construction Supervision & Quality Assurance: Review and approve contractor Construction procedures, Method Statements (MS), and Inspection & Test Plans (ITP). Supervise installation of fibre optic cables, ducts, and telecom equipment, including trench laying, cable blowing/pulling, and crossings. Witness and validate testing activities (OTDR, power-meter, continuity, insulation tests).
• Planning & Reporting: Monitor field execution progress and validate contractor-reported quantities. Identify and report risks to delivery, review contractor look-ahead schedules, and participate in site progress reviews and reporting.
• Completion & Handover Support: Manage telecom Punch Lists, follow up on test records and as-built documentation. Support sub-system/system handover to the Commissioning Team and assist with pre-commissioning and commissioning of telecom systems.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinate with HSE and Quality teams, and liaise with Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation construction teams, PMT Telecom Engineering, and Operations to ensure smooth interfaces.

Accountabilities

• Securing a safe and controlled work environment on telecom worksites.
• Day-to-day field oversight of contractor performance (safety, quality, progress) on telecom works.
• Follow-up of telecom testing, punch lists, and handover documentation to Commissioning.
• Working in tight and continuous collaboration with HSE and Quality package teams.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in electrical, instrumentation, or telecom supervision.
• Demonstrated experience in managing contractor performance and ensuring HSE compliance on large-scale industrial projects.
• Proficiency in reviewing construction procedures, method statements, and inspection & test plans.
• Strong understanding of telecom installation and testing activities, including fibre optics, SCADA, CCTV, and access control systems.

Work Environment

This is a contract position based in Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia, within a high-performance industrial environment that emphasizes operational excellence and a strong HSE culture. The role involves contributing to complex international projects.