Piping Fabrication Supervisor – High-Impact EPCM Projects

WOODplc; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Group Life and Personal Accident

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Professional Development

Job summary

Wood is seeking an experienced Piping Supervisor to lead fabrication activities in Abu Dhabi, ensuring compliance with ADNOC standards, project specs and ITPs. The role focuses on safe, on-time delivery of piping spools and welded assemblies in the fabrication shop.

You will coordinate with engineering, QA/QC, and planning teams, supervise a multicultural workforce, and drive productivity while maintaining quality records and weld maps for EPCM projects.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification.
• 10 years of experience in piping fabrication, with at least 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Proven experience on ADNOC projects or similar Middle East oil & gas EPC/EPCM projects.
• Strong knowledge of piping fabrication processes, welding techniques, NDT requirements, and international codes (ASME, API).
• Familiarity with ADNOC standards, specifications, and HSE requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret piping isometrics, GA drawings, and P&IDs.
• Experience in managing fabrication shop operations, workforce supervision, and productivity control.
• Good coordination and communication skills with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and schedule adherence.
• Experience with large-scale, multi-billion-dollar EPCM projects.
• Knowledge of material control systems and spool tracking.
• Basic computer skills for reporting and documentation.
• Leadership ability to manage multicultural workforce in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day piping fabrication activities including cutting, fit-up, welding, and assembly in the fabrication shop.
• Ensure all fabrication works are executed in accordance with approved drawings (isometrics), WPS, ITPs, and ADNOC project specifications.
• Coordinate with engineering, QA/QC, and planning teams to ensure smooth workflow and timely resolution of technical queries.
• Monitor productivity and optimize resource utilization (manpower, materials, and equipment).
• Ensure availability of materials, tools, and consumables to avoid delays in fabrication activities.
• Enforce strict adherence to HSE policies and ADNOC safety standards within the fabrication shop.
• Review fabrication drawings and identify potential constructability issues prior to execution.
• Coordinate with QA/QC inspectors for stage inspections, weld inspections, and final acceptance.
• Track fabrication progress and report daily/weekly status to Construction/Project Management.
• Ensure proper identification, traceability, and handling of piping materials in line with project requirements.
• Supervise subcontractors (if applicable) and ensure compliance with contractual and technical requirements.
• Support pre-commissioning activities by ensuring fabricated spools meet quality and documentation requirements.
• Maintain records of fabrication activities, weld maps, and production reports.

Skills

Piping supervision

ADNOC standards knowledge

Reading isometrics

Welding techniques

HSE awareness

Education

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Fabrication tracking systems

Job description

Wood is seeking an experienced Piping Supervisor to lead fabrication activities in Abu Dhabi, ensuring compliance with ADNOC standards, project specs and ITPs. The role focuses on safe, on-time delivery of piping spools and welded assemblies in the fabrication shop.

You will coordinate with engineering, QA/QC, and planning teams, supervise a multicultural workforce, and drive productivity while maintaining quality records and weld maps for EPCM projects.