Piping Foreman

Overview

Job Title: Piping Foreman Offshore Shutdown

Location: Qatar (Offshore North Field, Ras Laffan, etc.)
Industry: Oil & Gas (Shutdowns/Turnarounds)
Employment Type: Contract (312 months, extendable)
Rotation:
42/42 (for extended projects)

Job Description:

The Piping Foreman leads offshore piping crews during shutdowns, ensuring safe and efficient execution of fabrication, installation, repairs, and hydrotesting of pipelines, valves, and supports.

• Shutdown Execution: Supervise pipe fitters, welders, and riggers in tasks such as replacement of corroded pipelines, valves, and flanges; installation of new spools/modifications per P&IDs/isometrics; hydrotesting and leak checks; enforce PTW (Permit to Work), isolations (LOTO), and confined space procedures; conduct daily toolbox talks and safety audits (Qatar Energy/Shell standards); verify alignment, welding (WPS/PQR), and gasket installation per ASME B31.3/API 570; oversee NDT (RT/UT) and punch-list closure;
  
  liaise with shutdown managers, engineers, and other trades (scaffolding, insulation); report progress/roadblocks using SAP or client-specific systems; manage piping material inventories and ensure availability of rigging/alignment tools.

• Education: Diploma in Mechanical/Piping Engineering (or trade certification).
• Certifications:
  OSHA/NEBOSH (safety),
  CSWIP/BGAS (welding/inspection preferred).
• OPITO/IMO offshore survival (BOSIET/HUET).
• 8+ years in oil/gas piping, with 3+ years offshore shutdowns
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• Familiarity with Aramco, QP, or Shell shutdown procedures is a plus.
• Reading isometrics/P&IDs, rigging plans, and stress analysis reports.
• Proficiency in flange management and bolt-torquing procedures.

• Daily Rate: $350/day (varies by seniority and project urgency).
• Junior Foremen: $280/day (small contractors).
• Flight tickets (home country/Qatar), offshore medical insurance, and hardship allowances.

• Typical Rotation:
  42/42 (longer projects).
• Work Hours: 12-hour shifts (days/nights), 7 days/week during shutdown peak.
• Demand: High due to Qatar's NFE (North Field Expansion) and maintenance shutdowns.