Substation Supervisor (Hv/Mv Construction)
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Substation Supervisor (HV/MV) Construction
SUBSTATION SUPERVISOR (HV/MV CONSTRUCTION)
Narrative Job Description & Professional Scope
The Substation Supervisor provides on-site supervision of HV and MV substation construction and installation works, ensuring compliance with IFC drawings, technical specifications, quality requirements, and HSE standards. The supervisor represents the consulting engineer on site and provides daily coordination between contractors, client representatives, and engineering teams.
The role is critical in ensuring safe execution, quality workmanship, and successful commissioning readiness.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
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Supervise civil and electrical installation works in substations.
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Verify installation compliance for primary equipment, busbars, structures, and auxiliaries.
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Enforce inspection and test plans (ITPs), hold points, and quality documentation.
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Monitor contractor progress, resources, and schedule performance.
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Maintain site diaries, daily/weekly reports, and photographic records.
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Identify non-conformances, issue NCRs, and track closure.
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Support pre-commissioning checks and commissioning coordination.
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Verify as-built documentation and handover packages.
Required Technical Skills and Qualifications
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Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering.
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Strong understanding of substation construction practices and QA/QC.
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Ability to interpret drawings and technical specifications.
Preferred Technical Skills and Qualifications
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HV commissioning exposure is advantageous.
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Experience on donor-funded or utility projects with strict reporting.
Relevant Experience
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Minimum 8–15 years of experience in substation construction supervision.
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Experience on ≥110kV substations is preferred.
Technical Competencies
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Installation inspection and QA/QC
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Contractor supervision and progress reporting
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Punch list management and close-out
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Interface management (civil/electrical/control)
HSE Competencies
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Strong PTW and switching safety awareness
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LOTO ( Lock-out/ Tag-out) verification and safe isolation principles
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Work near live apparatus risk management
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Oversight of lifting, excavations, confined spaces, and working at height
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Incident reporting, corrective actions, and safety observation reporting
SUBSTATION SUPERVISOR (HV/MV CONSTRUCTION)
Narrative Job Description & Professional Scope
The Substation Supervisor provides on-site supervision of HV and MV substation construction and installation works, ensuring compliance with IFC drawings, technical specifications, quality requirements, and HSE standards. The supervisor represents the consulting engineer on site and provides daily coordination between contractors, client representatives, and engineering teams.
The role is critical in ensuring safe execution, quality workmanship, and successful commissioning readiness.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
•
Supervise civil and electrical installation works in substations.
•
Verify installation compliance for primary equipment, busbars, structures, and auxiliaries.
•
Enforce inspection and test plans (ITPs), hold points, and quality documentation.
•
Monitor contractor progress, resources, and schedule performance.
•
Maintain site diaries, daily/weekly reports, and photographic records.
•
Identify non-conformances, issue NCRs, and track closure.
•
Support pre-commissioning checks and commissioning coordination.
•
Verify as-built documentation and handover packages.
Required Technical Skills and Qualifications
•
Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering.
•
Strong understanding of substation construction practices and QA/QC.
•
Ability to interpret drawings and technical specifications.
Preferred Technical Skills and Qualifications
•
HV commissioning exposure is advantageous.
•
Experience on donor-funded or utility projects with strict reporting.
Relevant Experience
•
Minimum 8–15 years of experience in substation construction supervision.
•
Experience on ≥110kV substations is preferred.
Technical Competencies
•
Installation inspection and QA/QC
•
Contractor supervision and progress reporting
•
Punch list management and close-out
•
Interface management (civil/electrical/control)
HSE Competencies
•
Strong PTW and switching safety awareness
•
LOTO ( Lock-out/ Tag-out) verification and safe isolation principles
•
Work near live apparatus risk management
•
Oversight of lifting, excavations, confined spaces, and working at height
•
Incident reporting, corrective actions, and safety observation reporting