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Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Summary:

We are seeking a competent and hands-on Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Supervisor to oversee and coordinate daily maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting activities for electrical and instrumentation systems in a plant environment. The E&I Supervisor ensures equipment reliability, compliance with safety standards, and alignment with operational objectives by leading a team of skilled technicians and supporting coordination with other departments.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise the execution of routine and corrective maintenance for all electrical and instrumentation systems, including field instruments, switchgear, motor control centers (MCCs), and control panels.

  • Assign work orders, monitor job progress, and ensure adherence to safety and maintenance procedures.

  • Perform or oversee the calibration, testing, and inspection of pressure, flow, temperature, and level instruments.

  • Troubleshoot electrical circuits, PLC/DCS I/O issues, motor faults, and instrumentation signal problems.

  • Review P&IDs, loop diagrams, single-line diagrams, and ensure correct field implementation.

  • Coordinate with operations, process control, and mechanical teams for maintenance planning and prioritization.

  • Manage permit-to-work procedures and ensure job site safety compliance.

  • Maintain accurate maintenance records, calibration logs, and spare part inventories.

  • Participate in shutdowns, turnarounds, and project commissioning activities.

  • Train and mentor junior technicians and ensure skill development across the E&I team.


Key Focus Areas:

  • Supervision of E&I Maintenance Activities

  • Instrument Loop Checks and Calibration

  • Electrical Equipment Testing and Troubleshooting

  • PLC/DCS I/O Signal Verification

  • Permit-to-Work and Safety Compliance

  • Equipment Reliability and Availability

  • Maintenance Documentation and Reporting

  • Collaboration with Engineering and Operations


Qualifications:

  • Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Electronics Engineering

  • 5–10 years of relevant experience in E&I roles, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory capacity

  • Strong knowledge of LV/MV electrical systems, field instrumentation, control panels, and safety systems

  • Hands-on experience with tools like multimeters, loop calibrators, insulation testers, and HART communicators

  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documents

  • Familiarity with standards (IEC, NEC, ISA) and CMMS systems (e.g., SAP, Maximo)

  • Strong leadership, communication, and troubleshooting skills

Job Detail
  • Work Type: Full Time
  • Languages to be known : Arabic, English
  • Country: United Arab Emirates
  • City: Dubai
  • Job Category : Power Plants