JOB DESCRIPTION
The purpose of the Electrical Installation Supervisor role is to contribute to successful project execution by coordinating, supervising and verifying electrical installation activities associated with SPX FLOW process systems.
The Electrical Installation Supervisor supports projects during preparation, installation and pre-commissioning phases and ensures that electrical systems are installed safely, efficiently and in compliance with project specifications, customer requirements and applicable standards.
Working closely with the Project Manager, Electrical Engineering team, Automation Engineers and the Installation & Commissioning (I&C) team, the job holder acts as SPX’s technical authority for electrical installation activities on site.
The Electrical Installation Supervisor coordinates electrical subcontractors, verifies installation quality, supports safe energisation of equipment and ensures electrical systems are ready for commissioning.
Depending on project size and execution model, the job holder may act as:
1. Electrical Installation Supervisor
2. Electrical Installation Coordinator
3. Electrical Pre-Commissioning Engineer
The role requires frequent travel to SPX FLOW and supplier workshops and customer sites within Europe and internationally.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Electrical Installation Supervisor complies with SPX FLOW project execution processes and contributes to project delivery within the agreed schedule, quality and safety parameters.
Responsibilities span design preparation, installation execution and electrical pre-commissioning activities.
Project Preparation and Installation Planning
The Electrical Installation Supervisor supports project preparation by:
4. Reviewing project scope and contractual responsibilities related to electrical installation
5. Reviewing customer electrical specifications and applicable local regulations
6. Participating in site surveys and constructability reviews
7. Preparing RFQs and technical specifications for electrical installation contractors
8. Evaluating installation suppliers together with project and supply chain teams
9. Reviewing installation material requirements and contractor BOMs
10. Coordinating electrical installation activities with project managers, planners and engineering teams
Supplier and Workshop Activities
The Electrical Installation Supervisor may be required to:
11. Attend supplier workshops to inspect electrical control panels and equipment
12. Configure equipment such as VFDs, PLC and switches
13. Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) of control panels and electrical equipment
14. Verify wiring quality, labelling and compliance with electrical drawings
15. Support electrical assembly and skid wiring activities within SPX mechanical workshops where required
16. Ensure electrical equipment delivered to site is compliant and ready for installation
Electrical Installation Supervision
The Electrical Installation Supervisor is responsible for coordinating and supervising electrical installation activities during site execution.
The focus of this phase is to ensure electrical installation work is performed safely, in accordance with project drawings, specifications and applicable standards, and that installation quality meets SPX FLOW and customer requirements.
This includes:
17. Acting as the primary technical authority for electrical installation matters on site
18. Interpreting electrical drawings, standards and specifications and resolving installation queries
19. Ensuring installation complies with SPX electrical standards and customer specifications
20. Liaising with site representatives regarding safety procedures, inductions and permits
21. Acting as the technical interface between electrical engineering, automation engineering, installation contractors and commissioning teams
22. Coordinating electrical installation activities with mechanical installation teams
23. Supporting resolution of installation issues by coordinating with engineering teams and updating documentation where required
24. Organising or participating in installation kick-off meetings with contractors
25. Briefing installation teams on scope, priorities and applicable standards
26. Supervising electrical installation works when required
27. Reviewing cable routing, containment installation and equipment positioning
28. Inspecting installation quality including: Cable tray and containment systems Cable pulling and routing Cable terminations and glanding Earthing and bonding Cable segregation and EMC practices Equipment and cable identification
29. Providing technical guidance to electrical installation contractors
30. Managing installation punch lists and tracking corrective actions
31. Monitoring installation progress and communicating issues to the project team
32. Maintaining installation documentation and drawing markups
Electrical Verification and Pre-Commissioning
Following completion of electrical installation activities, the Electrical Installation Supervisor supports verification and pre-commissioning to ensure that electrical systems are ready for safe energisation and commissioning.
The focus of this phase is to confirm that installed electrical systems function correctly, that wiring is verified, and that equipment is ready for commissioning activities.
This includes:
33. Performing electrical installation verification activities
34. Conducting continuity and insulation resistance testing where applicable
35. Confirming correct wiring between field devices, motors and control panels
36. Performing loop checks between field devices and control systems
37. Supporting safe energisation and staged power-up of electrical systems
38. Configuring electrical equipment including:
39. Variable frequency drives (VFDs) Field instruments and transmitters Remote I/O systems Motor protection devices
40. Supporting commissioning engineers during system startup and troubleshooting
41. Confirming electrical systems are ready for commissioning activities
42. Coordinating electrical punch list closure prior to commissioning handover
43. Supporting commissioning engineers during system start-up and troubleshooting
Act safely, especially outside of the known office environment (., at customer and supplier sites)
WORKING CONDITIONS
44. Travel up to 80% of the time within Europe and internationally
45. Combination of office, workshop and industrial site environments
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Electrical Installation Knowledge
46. Strong knowledge of industrial electrical installations and control systems, especially in the food and beverage industry
47. Knowledge of electrical installation standards and local regulations in Europe
48. Understanding of EMC, earthing, bonding and cable segregation principles
49. Existing familiarity with dairy customer standards and high hygiene industrial practices is advantageous
Practical Electrical Skills
50. Experience with cable termination, glanding and panel wiring
51. Experience testing and fault-finding electrical circuits
52. Understanding of safe isolation and energisation procedures
53. Experience configuring industrial electrical equipment such as VFDs and instruments
Coordination and Site Execution
54. Experience supervising electrical contractors or installation teams
55. Ability to coordinate activities with mechanical installation and commissioning teams
56. Ability to identify installation issues and implement corrective actions
57. Strong communication and organisational skills
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
58. Degree or technical qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
59. Minimum 5 years experience in electrical installation, commissioning or industrial electrical engineering
60. Experience within process industries such as food, beverage, dairy or pharmaceutical preferred
61. Electrical certification (. BS 7671 18th Edition or equivalent national electrical installation qualification based on IEC 60364 such as DIN VDE 0100, NF C 15-100 or NEN 1010).
62. Fluent English required
COMMON KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
63. Global Electrical Manager/Automation Management
64. Electrical Engineering Team
65. Mechanical Installation Supervisors
66. Project Manager
67. Installation & Commissioning Teams
68. Electrical subcontractors
69. Panel and equipment suppliers
70. Automation Engineers
71. Customer representatives and site personnel