Job Title: Contractor GIS Supervisor - T&D Project
Location: UK, Norway, Qatar, or Oman
Contract Length: Minimum 8 Months
Start Date: ASAP
Sector: Transmission & Distribution (T&D)

Duration: 8 months minimum (with possible extension)
Rotation: Negotiable
Working Pattern: 5-6 days per week
Location: UK, Norway, Qatar, or Oman (site-based)
Competitive daily rates

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced GIS Supervisor to join a major Transmission & Distribution project, supporting high-voltage (HV) GIS installation and commissioning activities on-site. This is an 8-month minimum contract role with potential for extension, based in either the UK, Norway, Qatar, or Oman. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of Gas Insulated Substation (GIS) systems-preferably at 400kV level-and hands-on experience supervising mechanical and commissioning activities on complex T&D projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise on-site GIS erection and commissioning activities.
• Guide and support the commissioning team by advising on best practices for site organisation, mechanical assembly, and equipment installation.
• Instruct local manpower on how to properly unpack, handle, and assemble all GIS equipment.
• Check civil readiness for GIS installation, ensuring alignment with technical requirements.
• Collaborate with the commissioning team to prepare for and perform Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
• Act as the main point of contact for GIS-related activities on-site, ensuring all erection tasks are performed to the highest safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate with site teams and commissioning engineers to ensure smooth project execution.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience supervising GIS erection and commissioning on high-voltage substations (preferably 400kV).
• Strong mechanical background with proven experience assembling GIS equipment.
• Familiar with civil, electrical, and mechanical interfaces involved in GIS installations.
• Ability to lead local manpower teams and liaise effectively with commissioning engineers.
• Strong understanding of HSE protocols and quality procedures on T&D projects.
• Willingness to work internationally and adapt to project-specific requirements and cultural environments.

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