Electrical & Instrumentation Construction Superintendent (Oil and Gas) at WTS Energy

We are seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Construction Superintendent on behalf of our client to oversee and monitor the activities of contractors at various construction sites within Kenya. The superintendent will be responsible for ensuring that electrical and instrumentation works are executed according to project specifications, budget, and relevant safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor construction activities to ensure execution according to the project schedule, identifying deviations and recommending corrective actions.
• Verify compliance of construction works with contract scope, project specifications, and procedures.
• Coordinate between vendors and contractors to ensure smooth execution of electrical and instrumentation works.
• Certify the progress of works and relevant quantities (daily/weekly/monthly).
• Prepare weekly construction progress reports validated with project baselines for communication with the project management team.
• Participate in site construction meetings between the company and contractors.
• Review and comment on site procedures and work practices as necessary to meet project requirements.
• Provide technical input to resolve site constructability issues using expertise in construction.
• Ensure HSE procedures are followed during construction, mitigating risks and ensuring safe execution of tasks.
• Report any near misses, unsafe acts, or incidents to project management.
• Certify the mechanical completion and commissioning activities on-site.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering.
• A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in Instrumentation and Automation Engineering for construction in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access).
• Extensive experience in mechanical completion and commissioning of process control systems, including Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD), ensuring timely and efficient project delivery.
• Strong knowledge of HSE risk analysis and job safety analysis, with the ability to identify and mitigate risks, ensuring compliance with safety standards on all construction sites.
• Familiarity with construction and commissioning works related to instrumentation, telecommunication systems, and associated infrastructure, ensuring smooth and compliant project execution.
• Solid understanding of Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Control (PLC), and SCADA systems, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues effectively during the commissioning phase.