GIS Installation Supervisor

Assignment StartJanuary 2027

Project Environment High-Voltage Substation / GIS Installation

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the installation, erection, assembly, and positioning of GIS equipment on site.
• Ensure all installation activities are performed in accordance with Siemens Energy procedures, approved drawings, method statements, specifications, and HSE requirements.
• Coordinate and supervise GIS installation teams, subcontractors, and site interfaces.
• Monitor and control mechanical assembly activities, including:
  • GIS compartment assembly and inspection
  • Alignment and positioning
  • Bolt torqueing and tightening procedures
  • Gas handling and filling activities
  • Compartment integrity checks
  • Cleanliness and contamination-control requirements
  • Installation of associated mechanical components
• Ensure proper handling, storage, protection, and cleanliness of GIS equipment throughout installation.
• Monitor daily installation progress against project schedules and report any delays or technical issues.
• Identify installation problems and coordinate appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure installation activities comply with approved Quality Control Plans (QCP/ITP), inspection procedures, and project specifications.
• Review and ensure completion of installation records, checklists, inspection reports, punch lists, and other quality documentation.
• Coordinate with commissioning teams to ensure GIS installation is complete and ready for testing and commissioning.
• Support inspection and handover activities with the client, consultant, OEM representatives, and project management team.
• Liaise with the client, project management team, subcontractors, and relevant local authorities where required.
• Promote and enforce a strong HSE culture across all GIS installation activities.
• Participate in site meetings, progress reviews, technical discussions, and coordination meetings as required.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in high-voltage electrical substation projects.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience supervising GIS installation, preferably on 220 kV and/or 400 kV projects.
• Proven experience with Siemens Energy GIS, preferably 8DQ1 and/or 8DN9 systems.
• Valid Siemens Energy GIS installation certification or recognised OEM GIS installation training is mandatory.
• Strong practical knowledge of GIS installation, erection, assembly, and inspection procedures.
• Good understanding of GIS mechanical assembly, gas handling, compartment checks, torqueing, alignment, and cleanliness requirements.
• Strong knowledge of quality control, inspection procedures, documentation, and HSE requirements for high-voltage substation projects.
• Proven ability to supervise multidisciplinary installation teams and coordinate subcontractors and site interfaces.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, installation manuals, method statements, specifications, and inspection documentation.
• Strong problem-solving and site coordination skills.
• Experience working directly with clients, consultants, OEM representatives, and commissioning teams is highly desirable.

Language Requirements

• Fluent English - mandatory.
• Arabic - an advantage.

Availability

• Must be available to commence the assignment from January 2027.
• Willingness to work on international/high-voltage substation project sites as required.

Key Competencies

• GIS Installation & Assembly
• Siemens Energy GIS
• 220 kV / 400 kV Substations
• Site Supervision
• Mechanical Assembly & Alignment
• GIS Gas Handling
• Quality Control & Inspection
• HSE Compliance
• Subcontractor Coordination
• Technical Problem Solving
• Site Documentation & Handover
• Client & OEM Coordination