Electrical Supervisor in Nigg

Job Description

Electrical Supervisor

Location: Port of Nigg, Scotland

Contract type: Project contract on site

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise the design, installation, and commissioning of electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, and control systems for the subsea cable factory.
• Lead and coordinate electrical engineering teams, contractors, and vendors during the construction phase.
• Ensure electrical infrastructure (e.g., high-voltage systems, cable handling equipment, and curing systems) supports subsea HV cable production requirements.
• Oversee integration of factory automation and PLC/SCADA systems with production equipment.
• Ensure compliance with local electrical codes and international standards (e.g., IEC, IEEE) relevant to subsea cable manufacturing facilities.
• Conduct and review technical documentation, drawings, specifications, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate with mechanical, civil, automation, and quality teams to ensure electrical system compatibility across the project.
• Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and final commissioning activities.
• Identify and resolve technical issues, delays, and quality concerns during construction.
• Monitor progress against project timelines, budgets, and milestones.
• Promote and enforce health, safety, and environmental standards on-site.

Qualifications & Experience:

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent).
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in electrical installation.
• Proven experience supervising electrical installation on large industrial or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of high-voltage systems, industrial power distribution, and control systems.
• Familiarity with international electrical standards such as IEC and IEEE.
• Proficiency in MS Office and AutoCAD.

Skills:

• Experience working on subsea cable manufacturing or heavy industrial facilities.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability with high attention to detail.

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