Electrical Supervisor

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Wood is currently recruiting for a Electrical Supervisor to join the team for an immediate start, supporting construction activities on a major EPCM project for a key client project in Chonburi, Thailand.  This role is offered as an initial 12-month contract with the opportunity to continue as an ongoing, longer-term assignment and available for Thai National.

Designing the future. Transforming the World.

Wood has a deep history pioneering technical expertise globally for more than 160 years, from the North Sea to the Gulf of Thailand, and is now embarking on an exciting new chapter.  Building on 40 years of Engineering excellence in Thailand, Wood invites you to join our dedicated team, to shape the future of the energy industry in Asia Pacific and beyond.  Join us in the heart of Chonburi, within a vibrant and fast-growing hub on Thailand’s Eastern Seaboard where you will enjoy being close to major industrial and energy centres with the lifestyle advantages of a coastal location.  Perfectly positioned within reach of Bangkok and minutes from the coastline of Pattaya, our office is the ideal blend of career opportunity and coastal lifestyle.  

At Wood Thailand you will thrive in a collegiate team culture by partnering with likeminded, agile industry peers to inspire with ingenuity and create new possibilities.

 What we can offer

• Excellent rates, with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Ongoing work on interesting projects delivered in partnership to leaders of industry across energy and materials markets
• Global connections, join an inclusive and diverse international community of inquisitive minds and recognised industry innovators, partnering to create new possibilities
• Flexible working arrangements balance client, team and individual needs with opportunities for hybrid and remote working
• Commitment to your Wellbeing, with annual contribution to Health Insurance and free 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business

#LI-Onsite

• Vocation, Diploma, or bachelor’s degree in Electrical or related field
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in electrical construction work
• Experienced in Live Plant, Greenfield, and Turnaround / Revamp work
• Minimum 5 years experienced in Oil & Gas, Refinery, Petrochemical, Power Plant, or others similar type of plants
• Good HSES awareness and commitment including skill and knowledge in preparation of Method Statement, Job Safety Analysis and Risk Assessment
• Fluent in English communication and written and Basic computer software skills
• Good team leadership in technical, interpersonal and communication skill
• Good Problem solving and Decision making

Reporting to the Construction Manager, your immediate focus will be supporting the supporting construction activities on a major EPCM project for a key client.  You will bring to life Woods' three-pillar strategy of Inspired Culture, Delivery Excellence and Profitable Growth on the project.  Leading by example, you will consistently display and enforce Wood values and behaviour and commitment to the highest standards of safe and ethical behaviour to ensure safe, reliable operations and client satisfaction. 

You will thrive on the challenge of balancing technical, team, client, and project leadership in this key site-based role with your focus on relationships and delivery, enabling you to anticipate project needs beyond the immediate scope.  You will drive technical excellence and assurance on the painting and insulation portion while working in close partnership with other disciplines and the client, to enable robust technical decisions that ultimately add value to the client and project.

In addition, you will:

• Ensure that all construction contractors’ supervision and manpower are instructed in and comply with all aspects of the Company Health, Safety, Environment and Security (HSES) policy, site regulations, permit to work procedures and instructions and Client requirements
• Ensure that construction contractors working within his discipline adhere strictly to the latest Approved for Construction (AFC) project drawings, Specifications, ITP’s, Procedures and Site Instructions
• Responsible for the HSES, and quality aspects of the work within assigned areas and for ensuring construction contractors complete their work in accordance with the project schedule
• Proactive in providing support to project team in assigned project work as and when required