Supervisor; Piping

Supervisor (Piping)

Job Summary and

Purpose:

The Piping Supervisor is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising all piping activities on board vessels or at worksites to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective project delivery. Acting as a technical and production expert, the role oversees on-ground implementation, manages teams, and ensures adherence to quality, safety, and productivity standards.

• Work Planning & Coordination:
  Develop daily and weekly action plans to organize and complete piping tasks efficiently within the set timeframe and milestones.
• Equipment & Resource Management:
  Ensure all piping equipment, tools, and machinery are properly maintained, calibrated, and available for work crews.
• Project Preparation:
  Review client specifications, prepare detailed job scopes, manpower allocation plans, and conduct internal/external kickoff meetings.
• Performance Monitoring:
  Track progress against plans and budgets, ensuring timely job completion and providing feedback to internal and external stakeholders.
• Process Improvement:
  Identify and implement process enhancements to reduce assembly hours and overall build costs.
• Technical Review:
  Interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine dimensions, tolerances, and required operations for fabrication and assembly.
• Safety & Compliance:
  Foster a culture of safety and accountability by enforcing company HSE standards, preparing risk assessments and work permits, and serving as a role model for safe behavior.
• Team Leadership:
  Supervise and motivate piping crews, ensuring effective teamwork, skill utilization, and adherence to work instructions and safety protocols.
• Problem Solving:
  Resolve and analyze manufacturing discrepancies, collaborating closely with the Quality Assurance team.
• Manpower Management:
  Assess workforce requirements and coordinate with the Section Manager for any additional manpower or man-hour allocations needed.
• Health & Wellbeing:
  Promote employee wellbeing by adhering to all health and safety protocols, participating in wellness initiatives, and reporting any concerns promptly.
• Additional Duties:
  Perform other related tasks or assignments as directed by management.

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Certification or proven competence as a Group Leader / Senior Pipe Fitter / Senior Pipe Welder in shipyard, offshore, or onshore projects.

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or team-leading role in shipyard, new build, or offshore projects.

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