Supervisor, Instrumentation

Ghobash Group · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Posted 28 Oct 2026

Salary
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Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Employer
Ghobash Group

Requirements

  • Diploma or technical qualification in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in instrumentation works, including supervisory experience in oil and gas projects.
  • Experience in onshore or offshore oil and gas construction, brownfield, or greenfield projects.
  • Strong knowledge of instrumentation installation, calibration, testing, loop checking, and commissioning procedures.
  • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, instrument hook-up drawings, loop diagrams, and other instrumentation engineering documents.

About the job

Job Description * Supervise daily instrumentation activities, including installation, calibration, testing, and commissioning of field instruments and control systems. * Coordinate the installation of pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters, control valves, gauges, switches, and other instrumentation equipment. * Supervise instrument tubing, impulse lines, instrument air lines, cable laying, glanding, termination, and junction box installation. * Read and interpret P&IDs, instrument hook-up drawings, loop diagrams, cable schedules, termination drawings, and instrument index documents. * Coordinate with electrical, piping, mechanical, construction, and commissioning teams to ensure smooth execution of project activities. * Ensure all instrumentation work is carried out in accordance with approved method statements, project specifications, applicable codes, and quality requirements. * Conduct inspections and coordinate with QA/QC personnel for inspection requests, testing, and resolution of site quality issues. * Monitor manpower, tools, materials, and equipment to achieve planned work schedules and project milestones. * Supervise instrument calibration, loop checking, functional testing, and troubleshooting activities during pre-commissioning and commissioning. * Ensure compliance with project HSE procedures, permit-to-work systems, toolbox talks, and safe working practices. * Identify technical issues, report progress to the construction team, and coordinate corrective actions to minimize delays and rework. * Maintain daily progress reports, inspection records, calibration certificates, test reports, and other relevant project documentation. * Guide instrumentation technicians and subcontractors to ensure productivity, workmanship, and compliance with project requirements. Qualifications * Diploma or technical qualification in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline. * Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in instrumentation works, including supervisory experience in oil and gas projects. * Experience in onshore or offshore oil and gas construction, brownfield, or greenfield projects. * Strong knowledge of instrumentation installation, calibration, testing, loop checking, and commissioning procedures. * Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, instrument hook-up drawings, loop diagrams, and other instrumentation engineering documents. * Familiarity with field instruments, control valves, DCS, PLC, ESD, and F&G systems. * Knowledge of QA/QC procedures, inspection requirements, and oil and gas HSE standards. * Good coordination, team supervision, problem-solving, and communication skills. Additional Information * Strong organizational and multitasking skills. * Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality. * Should be ready to work in ADNOC project sites. * Ability to work with tough deadlines and under pressure. * Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Company Description Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC is a proud member of the Ghobash Group. For almost 20 years, we have made vital contributions to the Oil & Gas sector of the UAE, executing both onshore and offshore projects. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is one of our main clients along with Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors in this sector. We have the expertise to carry out full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works and bring our intrinsic knowledge to measure and automate exploration, production, separation, refining processes, and distribution through our localized services.

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