Job Title: Instrumentation Supervisor

Organisation: DRA Projects 

Location: DRA Sites

Primary Purpose (Role):

The Instrumentation Supervisor is responsible for on-site, discipline-specific management of safety, quality, schedule, materials, personnel, construction, documentation, and reporting. This role requires an Electrical or Instrumentation Site Supervisor with experience in process control and instrumentation within multi-disciplinary engineering project teams. Relevant sectors include mining and minerals processing, water, wastewater, agriculture, and emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Site Supervision & Execution

• Accountable to the Construction Manager at all times.
• Supervise daily ECI construction and installation activities on site.
• Coordinate subcontractors, artisans, and technicians effectively.
• Monitor productivity and progress against project schedules.
• Ensure safe operation of the site construction power.
• Ensure the Electrical & Instrumentation Contractor fully understands and adheres to all applicable site electrical procedures, e.g., the Lockout Procedure.
• Verify that suitably qualified and authorised personnel perform electrical lockouts and HT switching.
• Implement and control all Electrical Site Variation Instructions according to the agreed Site Variation Procedure.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Support the Construction Manager in fulfilling duties under mine legislation and SHE procedures.
• Ensure the Electrical & Instrumentation Contractor prepares all necessary safety documentation before work commencement.
• Confirm that required safety meetings are held regularly.
• Periodically review contractor safety documentation for compliance.
• Enforce adherence to site safety procedures and legal requirements.
• Conduct toolbox talks, risk assessments, and safety inspections.
• Ensure all work aligns with HSE policies and zero-harm objectives.
• Identify and communicate shortcomings and corrective measures in accordance with DRA SHE specifications.
• Focus on eliminating unsafe acts and rectifying unsafe conditions promptly.
• Manage planned task observations as per the PTO schedule.
• Provide final approval of all risk assessments.

Quality Assurance & Control

• Ensure work is carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and standards.
• Confirm that approved contractor Quality Control Plans (QCPs) are utilised and signed off.
• Perform inspections and sign-offs on completed work.
• Initiate punch lists and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Support commissioning and handover processes.
• Coordinate updating of as-built drawings (red corrections).
• Compile and maintain all relevant quality and handover documentation in a continuous process.

Planning & Coordination

• Review project schedules and manage contractors to ensure timely completion.
• Liaise with engineering, procurement, and construction teams.
• Assist in short-term planning and scheduling of ECI activities.
• Coordinate interfaces between ECI and other disciplines (civil, mechanical, etc.).
• Verify site-delivered equipment with the Materials Controller, confirming equipment tag numbers, approving packing lists, and inspecting for transport damage.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain daily site reports, progress updates, and records.
• Track work completed against planned activities.
• Report delays, risks, and issues promptly to management.
• Ensure proper documentation for inspections and handover.
• Confirm issued E&I drawings and revisions with Site and Head Office Document Control.

Commissioning Support

• Assist with pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Support testing, loop checks, and system verification.
• Ensure readiness for energisation and system start-up.
• Ensure safe access handover forms are received from Mechanical, Piping, and Civil contractors before allowing electrical contractors into work areas; maintain clear records of access dates.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Trade Test in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or related field – Essential
• Valid Trade Certificate (Electrician/Instrument Technician preferred) – Essential

Experience

• 5–10 years’ experience in ECI construction or site supervision – Essential
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in mining, oil & gas, infrastructure, or industrial projects – Essential
• Proven track record in managing subcontractors and site teams for at least 5 years – Essential
• Experience with EPCM projects – Essential

Skills

• Strong understanding of ECI systems, installations, and commissioning – Essential
• Knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and regulations – Essential
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics – Essential
• Excellent leadership and team coordination skills – Essential
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities – Essential
• Proficient in reporting and basic computer applications (MS Office) – Essential

Contact information

Yolanda Swart