Job Profile: Instrument Wiring Foreman (Pump Packages)

Position Summary:

The Instrument Wiring Foreman is responsible for planning, supervising, and executing instrument installation, cabling, termination, testing activities specifically for pump packages and associated skid equipment. The role ensures that field instruments, control panels, junction boxes, PLC/DCS panels, motors, valves, and related control equipment are wired safely, correctly, and in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, quality requirements, and HSE procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

Work Planning and Supervision

• Plan daily instrument wiring activities based on approved work schedules and project priorities.
• Allocate work tasks to instrument contract team supervisors for the specific job requirements and ensure work is executed as per the plan
• Review technical documentation, including loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, hook-up drawings, P&IDs, and termination drawings before commencing work.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with production, testing, quality, stores, and HSE teams to maintain project timelines.
• Manage material availability by verifying and collecting required materials and components from the stores against the pick
• Verify parts and materials against the picklist to ensure an exact match with the wiring Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Verify tooling readiness, ensuring that required tools, calibrated test instruments, lugs, ferrules, markers, and accessories are available before starting work.
• Monitor and report technical constraints to the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Education: Diploma or ITI in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical, or a related technical discipline.
• Overall Experience: Typically, 8-12 years of experience in industrial instrumentation wiring, control-panel wiring, field-instrument installation, or commissioning support. (Specifically in Shop/Field wiring)
• Supervisory Experience: At least 2–3 years of experience in a supervisory or foreman role is preferred.
• Technical Exposure: Proven experience working with PLCs, VFDs, MCCs, control panels, junction boxes, transmitters, control valves, switches, and field instruments.
• Domain Expertise: Working knowledge of industrial wiring practices, cable termination methods, cable shielding, earthing, and intrinsic-safety requirements.
• Hazardous Area Standards: Mandatory knowledge of Ex equipment handling and hazardous area classifications (e.g., ATEX, IECEx) applicable to pump/skid packages.
• Blueprint Reading: Strong ability to read and interpret P&IDs, wiring drawings, cable schedules, terminal plans, and electrical schematics.
• Safety Protocols: Familiarity with electrical safety protocols, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, permit-to-work (PTW) systems, and overall HSE requirements.