OSBL Area 4 Field Superintendent – Power Generation

Afungi, Mozambique

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reference
Job reference 1270894
location
Location Afungi, Mozambique
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Engineering & Design
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published March 23, 2026

Project Context

This is a large-scale, strategically significant LNG development with an overall investment value of approximately $18 billion.

The onshore scope includes:

  • Two LNG trains with a combined capacity of approximately 13 MTPA
  • LNG and condensate storage facilities
  • Marine infrastructure, including jetty and loading systems
  • Power generation systems
  • Utilities and early site infrastructure

The onshore EPC contract value is approximately $9 billion, with construction estimated at circa $4 billion.

Site personnel are expected to peak at approximately 15,000.

The OSBL Field Construction Superintendent – Power Generation supports the Area Manager in overseeing EPC contractor activities related to offsite and utilities (OSBL), with a primary focus on power generation systems and associated infrastructure.


Key Responsibilities & Deliverables

  • Demonstrate strong HSE leadership and promote a robust safety culture across client and contractor teams
  • Ensure full compliance with all HSE requirements to maintain a safe and efficient work environment
  • Support the Area Manager with all delegated responsibilities within the power generation scope
  • Ensure team performance meets project standards and corporate expectations
  • Foster a collaborative team environment built on trust, accountability, and continuous development
  • Enforce a strict change control philosophy, allowing deviations only where safety or operability is at risk
  • Ensure immediate reporting and escalation of incidents within the area of responsibility
  • Monitor construction activities in line with project procedures through to system handover to commissioning
  • Maintain strong working relationships with EPC contractors for both routine operations and critical issue resolution
  • Support the development and review of execution plans, method statements, and construction procedures
  • Maintain a strong on-site presence to reinforce safety, quality, and construction oversight
  • Track construction progress, identify risks or delays, and propose mitigation strategies
  • Support overall site management through coordination, reporting, and interface management
  • Proactively identify risks and challenges, using technical expertise to recommend practical solutions
  • Oversee pre-commissioning execution and support transition into commissioning, including SIMOPS management
  • Participate in peer reviews, technical assurance activities, and project audits
  • Monitor EPC contractor construction management systems for effectiveness and compliance
  • Attend and contribute to construction planning and coordination meetings to ensure issue resolution

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Expertise (Expert Level Required)

  • Power generation systems, including gas turbine generators (GTGs)
  • High voltage (HV), medium voltage (MV), and low voltage (LV) electrical systems
  • Switchgear, transformers, busbar systems, and switchroom construction
  • Motor Control Centres (MCCs) and variable speed drives (VSDs) installation
  • Generator protection relay systems
  • Fuel gas supply systems to GTGs (including regulation, metering, and filtration)
  • Cooling water systems
  • Auxiliary boilers and steam systems supporting utilities

Electrical & Infrastructure Systems

  • Power distribution networks and electrical infrastructure
  • Earthing and lightning protection systems
  • Cable tray and containment systems
  • HV/MV/LV cable installation, termination, and testing across large-scale sites
  • Hazardous area installations (ATEX / IECEx compliance)

Utilities & Supporting Systems

  • Waste Heat Recovery Units (WHRUs)
  • UPS systems and emergency diesel generators (EDGs)
  • Compressed air systems (instrument and plant air)
  • Interfaces with flare and relief systems

Project Execution & Management

  • EPC contractor oversight and construction management
  • Planning, scheduling, and progress reporting
  • Stakeholder and multi-discipline coordination
  • Pre-commissioning readiness and commissioning transition
  • Strong understanding of international electrical standards and best practices

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