Construction Supervisor; Piping

Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from an internationally recognized University.
• Preferably having formal training in QA/QC functional aspects.

• Candidate shall be a safety leader.
• Minimum of 10 years overall experience in piping erection (UG & AG), pressure testing, mechanical completion, and construction of oil and gas facilities.
• Experience as an EPIC Contractor supervisor is essential. Experience as a Client or PMC supervisor is preferred.
• Current experience in GCC industrial cities is required.
• Piping inspection and rotating equipment experience is an advantage, and inspection coordination experience is desirable.
• Extensive knowledge of international and industry-specific piping codes and standards, including ASME, ANSI B31.3 & B31.1, SHELL DEP’s, etc. Piping, Welding/NDT inspector certificates (AWS / ASNT / CSWIP / API) would be an advantage.
• Extensive experience in pipe coating systems and procedures, including painting, galvanizing, wrapping, insulation, etc. BGAS certification would be an advantage.
• Extensive experience in fabrication pipe spooling, pipe supports, and erection of carbon steel, stainless/alloy steel, uPVC, and GRE/GRV piping systems, including pressure testing, pre-commissioning, and mechanical completion inspections.
• Excellent written and oral English skills. Able to read piping drawings, P&’s, and manufacturer’s instructions.
• Specific experience in:

• Greenfield/new build construction sites
• Brownfield/live process plants
• Permits to work, including Isolation & Lock Out/Tag Out of live services
• Tie-in to live facilities, including testing and integration to existing systems
• Extensive knowledge in Lifting Plan and Crane Studies (Approved Lifting Supervisor Certificate is an advantage)
• Stage Inspection and Testing of Construction activities as per approved ITPs
• Strong technical, prioritization, and management skills.
• Good communication, influencing, and interface skills.
• Proficient knowledge of computer programs (MS Office, Outlook, Excel, Word, PDF, PowerPoint) and engineering software applications relevant to the discipline.

• Acts as a safety leader, ensuring contractor’s work complies with all safety and environmental regulations.
• Reporting to the Discipline Construction Lead/Senior Construction Supervisor on main issues, site events, progress reporting, trends, and recommendations for improvement.
• Assist in review and/or approval of Construction documentation, including Method Statements, JHAs, MARs, and attend HSE Walkthroughs.
• Supervise all piping installation activities based on approved engineering documentation and project schedule during execution.
• Attend Requests For Inspections (RFIs) as per approved ITPs, including Material Receiving Inspections, and sign off relevant inspection and test reports/RFIs.
• Ensure quality of manufacturing and erection works, dimensional accuracy, orientation, and compliance with material design specifications.
• Lead the contractor on all mechanical aspects of piping works.
• Supervise piping installation, line check, punch clearing, hydrotest, and reinstatement at site.
• Manage and lead final mechanical completion inspections and punch closing.
• Supervise Pre-Commissioning activities to ensure safety and quality of completed work.
• Undertake technical integrity and HSE reviews/audits.
• Participate in process safety management and PSSR, and provide support to Operations pre & start-up activity where instructed.
• Coordinate mobilization of contractors on site.
• Carry out daily checks on contractor’s staff and work to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Maintain a daily record of progress (daily diary), noting special comments. Report anomalies or contractual deviations and recommend corrective actions.
• Sign work permits and ensure contractor’s compliance with work permits.
• Participate in development of as-built drawings/documentation.
• Accountable for supervising contractor’s work in progress, inspecting work, reporting problems, and preventing accidents by enforcing safety standards.
• Liaise and report with QA/QC Inspector on quality-related matters.