Senior Piping Construction Lead

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

Job summary

TalentOne requires an experienced piping construction supervisor for ADNOC project works in Abu Dhabi. You will lead foremen, welders and subcontractors to ensure fabrication, installation and testing meet ADNOC requirements and project schedules.

The role demands strong knowledge of piping fabrication, isometrics, P&IDs, ASME standards, and safety adherence, with 5+ years in field construction on oil & gas/EPC projects. ADNOC experience is preferred; UAE site presence is essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Piping Engineering.
• 5–10 years of piping construction experience in oil and gas, petrochemical, refinery or EPC projects.
• At least five years of direct field-construction experience.
• Experience with a major international EPC or E&C contractor.
• Strong knowledge of piping fabrication, erection, welding, supports, flange management, pressure testing and reinstatement.
• Ability to interpret isometric drawings, P&IDs, piping layouts, specifications and work packages.
• Working knowledge of ASME B31.3, ASME Section IX, welding, NDT and project HSE requirements.
• Strong leadership, workforce-management, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Good computer skills and proficiency in English.
• Previous ADNOC project experience or ADNOC approval is strongly preferred.
• Experience with brownfield works, shutdowns, tie-ins and SIMOPS would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervise piping foremen, welders, pipefitters, riggers, helpers, subcontractors, and vendor personnel.
• Coordinate piping fabrication, spool erection, valve and support installation, equipment connections, tie-ins, testing and reinstatement.
• Review piping isometrics, P&IDs, layouts, material specifications, support drawings and construction work packages.
• Plan daily activities and ensure the availability of manpower, materials, tools, equipment, permits, access, scaffolding and lifting resources.
• Monitor construction progress, productivity, manpower utilisation and compliance with the project schedule.
• Verify pipe routing, slope, elevation, orientation, flange alignment, valve direction, support locations and internal cleanliness.
• Coordinate welding, NDT, PWHT, RFIs, inspections and repair activities with the QA/QC team.
• Support hydrotesting, pneumatic testing, flushing, leak testing, drying, reinstatement and test-package closeout.
• Ensure piping materials are correctly identified, stored, preserved, segregated, issued and used according to the applicable material class.
• Coordinate with engineering, planning, QA/QC, HSE, commissioning and other construction disciplines to resolve site issues.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety, quality, productivity, schedule, cost and project procedures.
• Participate in HSE meetings, toolbox talks, risk assessments and daily site inspections.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC HSE requirements, permit-to-work procedures, LOTO, SIMOPS and approved lifting plans.
• Prepare daily and weekly progress reports, manpower forecasts, look-ahead schedules and recovery plans.
• Support punch-list clearance, mechanical completion, system handover and final documentation.

Skills

Piping construction

Leadership

Isometric drawings

P&IDs

Planning & scheduling

Quality control

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety

Welding supervision

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in Mechanical or Piping Engineering

Tools

ASME B31.3

ASME Section IX

NDT

Job description

TalentOne requires an experienced piping construction supervisor for ADNOC project works in Abu Dhabi. You will lead foremen, welders and subcontractors to ensure fabrication, installation and testing meet ADNOC requirements and project schedules.

The role demands strong knowledge of piping fabrication, isometrics, P&IDs, ASME standards, and safety adherence, with 5+ years in field construction on oil & gas/EPC projects. ADNOC experience is preferred; UAE site presence is essential.