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These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.\"\nKBR is looking for a Site Electrical Supervisor to be based in Basra, Iraq - Daily Commute\nMAIN MISSIONS\nEnsure safe, compliant, and high-quality execution of all electrical construction, installation, testing, and pre-commissioning activities at site.\nSupervise EPC Contractor and subcontractors electrical works in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, method statements, ITPs, applicable codes, and COMPANY requirements.\nCoordinate electrical activities with construction, engineering, QA/QC, HSE, commissioning, and other disciplines to achieve the project schedule and system priorities.\nIdentify technical, quality, safety, and constructability issues, and ensure timely resolution and close-out.\nSupport mechanical completion, energization readiness, commissioning, and handover of electrical systems.\n\nKEY ACTIVITIES\nSite Supervision and Construction Control\nSupervise daily electrical construction activities, including installation of HV, MV, and LV equipment and systems.\nMonitor installation of transformers, switchgear, motor control centres, generators, UPS and DC systems, distribution boards, power and control cables, lighting, small power, earthing, lightning protection, and electrical heat tracing where applicable.\nVerify equipment location, orientation, access, supports, interfaces, and installation against approved AFC drawings and vendor requirements.\nEnsure cable tray, ladder, conduit, cable pulling, segregation, dressing, glanding, termination, identification, and fire-stopping works comply with project requirements.\nMonitor preservation, storage, handling, and protection of electrical equipment and materials at site.\nEnsure work fronts are properly planned and that required drawings, materials, tools, access, permits, and preceding works are available.\nTechnical Compliance and Quality\nEnsure execution in accordance with approved AFC drawings, specifications, equipment data sheets, vendor documentation, method statements, ITPs, and applicable international standards.\nParticipate in inspection requests and witness required hold and witness points with QA/QC personnel.\nInspect equipment installation, bolted connections, cable routing and segregation, terminations, earthing connections, labelling, and general workmanship.\nWitness or review electrical tests, as applicable, including insulation resistance, continuity, earthing resistance, winding resistance, ratio tests, protection relay tests, cable tests, functional checks, and interlock verification.\nReview and follow up punch items, site observations, non-conformities, and corrective actions until closure.\nAssist in checking red-line mark-ups, test records, inspection reports, and as-built documentation.\nContractor Supervision and Progress\nMonitor contractor and subcontractor manpower, supervision, productivity, work quality, and compliance with the approved construction schedule.\nReview short-term work plans and report constraints, delays, interface issues, and recovery requirements to the Electrical Superintendent or Construction Manager.\nAttend daily coordination meetings, site walkthroughs, progress reviews, toolbox talks, and technical meetings as required.\nPrepare clear daily and weekly reports covering progress, manpower, inspections, constraints, quality issues, HSE observations, and planned activities.\nEnsure contractor personnel assigned to specialized electrical work are competent and appropriately authorized.\nInterfaces, Completion and Commissioning\nCoordinate electrical interfaces with civil, structural, mechanical, piping, instrumentation, telecom, HVAC, package vendors, and commissioning teams.\nEnsure foundations, embedded items, sleeves, trenches, rooms, supports, cable routes, and equipment access are ready before electrical installation.\nSupport systemization, mechanical completion checks, punch-listing, turnover dossier preparation, and handover by system or subsystem.\nParticipate in energization readiness reviews and ensure outstanding construction, quality, and safety items are controlled before energization.\nSupport pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, including vendor attendance, functional testing, loop and interlock checks, and troubleshooting.\n\nHSE RESPONSIBILITY\nEnsure electrical works are performed in accordance with project HSE requirements, approved risk assessments, method statements, permit-to-work procedures, and isolation rules.\nPay particular attention to electrical safety, lockout/tagout, temporary power, excavation and underground services, lifting operations, work at height, confined spaces, and simultaneous operations.\nIntervene and stop unsafe work when necessary, report unsafe acts and conditions, and verify implementation of corrective measures.\nParticipate in toolbox talks, safety walks, audits, incident investigations, and lessons-learned activities.\nPromote a strong safety culture and ensure good housekeeping in electrical work areas, substations, electrical rooms, and cable routes.\nProfessional Experience\nMore than 10 years of relevant experience in electrical construction and site supervision on large EPC/EPSCC projects in oil and gas, power generation, water treatment, utilities, or major industrial facilities.\nSignificant field experience supervising electrical installation, testing, pre-commissioning, and handover activities.\nExperience in Similar Position\nPrevious experience as Site Electrical Supervisor, Electrical Construction Supervisor, or equivalent position on a major project.\nHands-on experience with HV, MV, and LV systems; transformers; switchgear; MCCs; UPS and DC systems; power and control cables; earthing; lighting; and electrical equipment associated with rotating and packaged equipment.\nExperience in power generation facilities, large pumping stations, substations, or water treatment plants is preferred.\nExperience on Middle East projects and/or remote construction sites is an advantage.\nTechnical Skills\nStrong knowledge of electrical construction methods, installation practices, inspection requirements, testing, energization, and completion processes.\nAbility to read and interpret single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, equipment layouts, earthing layouts, interconnection diagrams, vendor drawings, and AFC documentation.\nGood understanding of electrical interfaces with civil, mechanical, instrumentation, telecom, HVAC, and package systems.\nFamiliarity with ITP, RFI, NCR, punch-list, mechanical completion, turnover, and quality-record processes.\nWorking knowledge of applicable IEC, IEEE, NFPA, ISO, and project-specific standards and requirements.\nCompetence in reporting, progress monitoring, work-front planning, and use of standard office applications.\nLevel / Diploma\nBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.\nA recognized technical diploma in Electrical Engineering may be accepted with substantial relevant site experience.\nRelevant electrical safety, HV authorization, commissioning, or construction supervision training is an advantage.\nLanguages\nProficiency in English is mandatory. Knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.\nSoft Skills\nStrong field presence, leadership, and contractor-management capability.\nClear communication and coordination skills in a multicultural environment.\nProactive, practical, safety-conscious, and quality-focused approach.\nAbility to prioritize work, resolve site issues, manage interfaces, and work under schedule pressure.\nAbility to challenge non-compliant work and intervene firmly when safety or quality is at risk.\nInterested and suitable candidates please apply for the role. 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