Instrumentation and Control Supervisor

Location: Europe (Germany)

The Opportunity:  We are looking for a specialist I&C Construction Supervisor to join our team. This is a high-authority, technical leadership role responsible for the installation, integration, and handover of complex Instrumentation and Control systems.

The Role:  Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be the driving force behind the successful execution of the I&C erection strategy. Your primary goal is to ensure that all digital and analog control systems are installed to exact specifications and seamlessly transitioned to the commissioning phase.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Execution: Lead the execution of the I&C installation strategy. This includes creating detailed sub-schedules to ensure all instrumentation works align with the flagship project's master schedule.
• Subcontractor Management: Oversee specialized I&C subcontractors, ensuring the highest workmanship standards and strict adherence to the Site Quality Assurance Programme.
• Commercial & Variance Control: Investigate deviations, non-conformances (NCRs), and extra works. You will coordinate with site management to minimize cost impacts and resolve claims fairly and promptly.
• Project Monitoring: Provide critical data and input to the Construction Monitoring System (CMS) and maintain a comprehensive site logbook to track all relevant project events.
• Interface Coordination: Liaise with Engineering to clarify technical documentation and coordinate with other discipline managers to manage cross-functional interfaces.
• Safety & Quality: Enforce the site-specific EHS plan and "Quality First" culture. You have the full authority to suspend non-compliant or unsafe work and deliver essential toolbox talks and risk assessments.
• Punch List Management: Take proactive action to ensure all I&C punch list items are cleared to support the commissioning team's requirements. In conjunction with the QA/QC/Turnover Manager, reviews and approves test packs; provides information to the database controller so that status reports are up-to-date and accurate. Participates in system walkdowns, punch-list management, construction close-out and turnover of systems to client and/or the C&Q team.
• Turnover & Commissioning: Be integral to the creation and maintenance of Turnover Packages. You will ensure that all I&C systems are fully documented, tested, and ready for commissioning handover on time.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or a related trade discipline
• I&C Expertise: Thorough technical knowledge of I&C systems, plant operations, and site construction execution.
• Leadership Authority: Proven experience in managing subcontractors and subordinate personnel, with the ability to conduct assessments and appraisals.