Instrument Supervisor at SPIE Oil & Gas Services

SPIE Global Services Energy is looking for Instrument Supervisor to join its workforce on BONGA Offshore Project in Lagos Nigeria, who will be responsible for supervising all instrumentation installation, testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities on the Bonga Madu EPC1 Project in accordance with project specifications, engineering drawings, international standards, and HSE requirements. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITY:

Supervision & Execution

• The Instrument Supervisor shall oversee day-to-day field installation activities for all instrumentation systems including field instruments, control valves, transmitters, analyzers, flow meters, pressure/temperature instruments, junction boxes, instrument cable trays, tubing, and associated equipment.
• He/she shall coordinate with piping, electrical, and structural disciplines to ensure seamless interface management and sequence of work.
• The supervisor shall interpret and work from engineering drawings, P&IDs, instrument index, loop diagrams, hook-up drawings, and installation specifications.

Testing & Pre-Commissioning

• The supervisor shall lead and oversee instrument loop checking, calibration, functional testing, and pre-commissioning activities for all field instruments, DCS/PLC/ESD inputs and outputs.
• He/she shall ensure all instruments are calibrated using certified calibration equipment and that calibration records are maintained in the approved format.
• The role also requires witnessing and participating in vendor-specific tests and FAT/SAT activities as required.

Quality Assurance & Documentation

• The Instrument Supervisor shall ensure all works comply with ITP (Inspection and Test Plan) requirements and that relevant QC documentation — including MDRs, red-line markups, test records, and punch lists — are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• He/she shall coordinate with the QC Inspector and third-party inspection agencies (e.g., COMPANY representatives, NIPEX, etc.) during witnessing and hold points.

Manpower & Resource Management

• The Instrument Supervisor shall plan and manage daily crew allocation including instrument technicians, helpers, and subcontract personnel.
• He/she shall monitor productivity, identify resource gaps, and report to the Superintendent for corrective action.

QHSE

• Ensures HSE policy fulfillment during his activities
• Maintains a strong safety culture in line with Company HSE Requirements and Rules
• Ensures compliance with Operating Procedures & Guidelines with the asset to ensure Process Safety, Operational Safety and Plan Integrity
• Contribution to Hazard Analyses, incident investigations, Root Cause, Failure
• Analyses, process incidents advising his hierarchy about HSE issues and proposing corrective solutions.
• Management System, including permit-to-work (PTW) procedures, SIMOPS, tool box talks, and job hazard analyses (JHA). He/she shall immediately address and report any unsafe acts or conditions in the work area

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Education: Minimum HND or B.Sc. in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in oil and gas instrumentation construction and pre-commissioning, with at least 5 years in a supervisory role on major EPC projects. Offshore or Deepwater project experience is a distinct advantage.
• Technical Competencies: Proficient in reading and interpreting P&IDs, loop diagrams, instrument data sheets, hook-up drawings, and cable schedules
• Hands-on experience with DCS, ESD, F&G, and SCADA systems
• Sound knowledge of international standards including ISA, IEC 61511, IEC 60079 (hazardous area), and IEC 61000
• Familiarity with instrument calibration procedures and use of HART communicators and field calibrators
• Experience with completions management systems (e.g., ICAPS, Procore, or similar) is an advantage
• Certifications (Preferred): CompEx or equivalent hazardous area certification