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Instrument Site Installation Supervisor

Job Summary

The Instrument Site Installation Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating all instrumentation installation activities at the project site. The role ensures that installation work is executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, engineering drawings, industry standards, quality requirements, and project schedules. The supervisor manages installation crews, subcontractors, and interfaces with engineering, construction, commissioning, and client representatives.

Key Responsibilities

      1. Installation & Construction Management

• Supervise and coordinate field installation of instrumentation systems and devices.
• Ensure installation activities comply with approved drawings, specifications, procedures, and project requirements.
• Monitor installation of:
  • Field instruments (pressure, temperature, flow, level transmitters)
  • Control valves and actuated valves
  • Instrument tubing and impulse lines
  • Instrument cable trays and supports
  • Junction boxes, marshalling cabinets, and control panels
  • Analyzer systems and associated equipment
• Verify proper instrument mounting, alignment, and protection.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, piping, and instrumentation interfaces.

     2. Quality Control

• Ensure all installation work meets project quality standards and applicable codes.
• Review inspection and test plans .
• Coordinate inspections with QA/QC personnel.
• Resolve installation non-conformities and quality issues.
• Verify completion of punch list items.

     3. Workforce Supervision

• Direct and supervise instrument technicians and subcontractors.
• Monitor productivity and work progress.
• Provide technical guidance and training to installation personnel.
• Evaluate workforce performance and competency.

      4. Project Coordination

• Coordinate daily activities with construction, engineering, procurement, and commissioning teams.
• Attend project meetings and provide progress updates.
• Assist in developing installation execution plans and schedules.
• Monitor material availability and report shortages.
• Support project milestones and commissioning preparation.

      5. Documentation & Reporting

• Review construction drawings, P&IDs, loop diagrams, hook-ups, and cable schedules.
• Maintain daily progress reports and manpower records.
• Track installation status and completion percentages.
• Coordinate as-built documentation updates.
• Ensure proper turnover documentation for commissioning

      Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Technical certification in pulp and paper Industrial Instrumentation is an advantage.

       Experience

• Familiar with paper industrial automation control system or products， such as MCS&DCS, Drive control system, Quality measurement system, CD Control system, field instrumentation and etc
• Typically 5-10 years of pulp and paper instrumentation construction experience.
• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory role on paper industrial construction projects.
• Good command of both written and spoken English
• Good communication with team members and customer

     Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of pulp and paper industrial instrumentation systems.
• Ability to read and interpret:

• • P&IDs
  • Instrument Indexes
  • Loop Drawings
  • Hook-Up Drawings
  • Control System Architectures
  • Cable Routing Drawings

• Familiarity with DCS, PLC, SCADA, and SIS systems.
• Knowledge of international standards such as:
  • IEC
  • ISA
  • NEC
  • ATEX
  • ISO
• Understanding of calibration and commissioning requirements.

     Soft Skills

• Leadership and team management.
• Effective communication and coordination skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.
• Strong safety mindset and attention to detail.

Why Work With Us

• Exposure to cutting-edge topics in industry transition.
• Opportunity to work in an international environment and collaborate with experts in China’s pulp & paper market.

To apply, please submit your resume to [email protected]. Please mention the tentative start date and your availability for the internship.

We look forward to receiving your application and discussing how you can make a meaningful impact with us.

AFRY is committed to creating an inclusive & diverse environment and we are actively looking for qualified candidates irrespective of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, disability, or age. You will be part of a global and diverse company where our differences are our strengths. Join us to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society.

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.