Static And Rotary Equipment Foreman

Archirodon Group N.V.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Archirodon Group N.V. in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Equipment Installer to supervise the installation of static and rotating equipment on site, coordinating with engineering and construction teams to ensure alignment, grouting, and commissioning readiness.

You will read drawings, verify foundations, and oversee lifting operations and QA/QC adherence. The role requires 5–8 years of hands-on experience with pumps, vessels, heat exchangers, and related packaged equipment, preferably on ADNOC or GCC

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in static and/or rotating equipment installation in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, EPC, or industrial projects.
• Hands-on experience supervising equipment installation, alignment, levelling, grouting, and mechanical completion.
• Experience with pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, columns, and packaged equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment drawings, foundation drawings, GA drawings, and vendor documents.
• Knowledge of OEM installation requirements and applicable project specifications.
• Familiarity with lifting and rigging activities, PTW, JSA/RA, and site HSE procedures.
• Previous ADNOC/UAE or GCC Oil & Gas project experience preferred.
• Good leadership, manpower coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise installation and maintenance of static and rotating equipment at site.
• Coordinate installation of pressure vessels, columns, heat exchangers, tanks, filters, pumps, compressors, turbines, gearboxes, and packaged equipment.
• Ensure equipment positioning, levelling, alignment, grouting, bolting, and installation are performed per approved drawings and OEM instructions.
• Read and interpret equipment GA drawings, foundation drawings, installation drawings, and vendor documents.
• Verify foundation readiness, anchor bolts, baseplates, shims, and equipment supports before installation.
• Coordinate crane operations, rigging, equipment lifting, and positioning with the lifting team.
• Supervise shaft alignment, coupling checks, soft-foot checks, and other installation activities for rotating equipment.
• Ensure preservation, handling, storage, and protection of equipment during construction.
• Coordinate with Mechanical Engineers, Construction Engineers, QA/QC Inspectors, HSE personnel, commissioning teams, and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with approved method statements, inspection and test plans, PTW, JSA/RA, toolbox talks, and ADNOC HSE requirements.
• Monitor manpower, tools, materials, and equipment to achieve daily construction targets.
• Coordinate inspections, resolve site issues, and close punch-list items.
• Support mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Maintain daily progress reports, manpower records, and equipment installation documentation.

Skills

Static Equipment Installation

Rotating Equipment Installation

Equipment Alignment

Grouting & Anchors

Equipment Drawings

Rigging & Lifting

Preservation & Handling

Mechanical Completion

Education

ITI or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Company Description

Archirodon, having earned its reputation as a reliable and respected international contractor for more than a half century in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) market, continues to create value to its stakeholders by executing complex EPC projects worldwide, in recognition of its superior standards of performance. We have an outstanding record in completing major Energy, Marine, Infrastructure and Defense & Security projects around the globe and we pride ourselves on delivering over the years the kind of reliability and trust that the client has the right to expect from a major EPC contractor.

Job Description

Job Description

• Supervise installation and maintenance of static and rotating equipment at site.
• Coordinate installation of pressure vessels, columns, heat exchangers, tanks, filters, pumps, compressors, turbines, gearboxes, and packaged equipment.
• Ensure equipment positioning, levelling, alignment, grouting, bolting, and installation are performed as per approved drawings and OEM instructions.
• Read and interpret equipment GA drawings, foundation drawings, installation drawings, and vendor documents.
• Verify foundation readiness, anchor bolts, baseplates, shims, and equipment supports before installation.
• Coordinate crane operations, rigging, equipment lifting, and positioning with the lifting team.
• Supervise shaft alignment, coupling checks, soft-foot checks, and other applicable installation activities for rotating equipment.
• Ensure preservation, handling, storage, and protection of equipment during construction.
• Coordinate with Mechanical Engineers, Construction Engineers, QA/QC Inspectors, HSE personnel, commissioning teams, and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with approved method statements, inspection and test plans, PTW, JSA/RA, toolbox talks, and ADNOC HSE requirements.
• Monitor manpower, tools, materials, and equipment to achieve daily construction targets.
• Coordinate inspections, resolve site issues, and close punch-list items.
• Support mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Maintain daily progress reports, manpower records, and equipment installation documentation.

Qualifications

Minimum Criteria / Experience

• 5–8 years of experience in static and/or rotating equipment installation in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, EPC, or industrial projects.
• Hands-on experience supervising equipment installation, alignment, levelling, grouting, and mechanical completion.
• Experience with pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, columns, and packaged equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment drawings, foundation drawings, GA drawings, and vendor documents.
• Knowledge of OEM installation requirements and applicable project specifications.
• Familiarity with lifting and rigging activities, PTW, JSA/RA, and site HSE procedures.
• Previous ADNOC/UAE or GCC Oil & Gas project experience preferred.
• Good leadership, manpower coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Educational Qualification

• ITI or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, preferably in Mechanical Equipment or a related discipline.
• Relevant hands-on equipment installation experience is essential.

Additional Information

Technical Skills

• Static Equipment Installation
• Rotating Equipment Installation
• Equipment Alignment and Levelling
• Grouting, Shimming, and Anchor Bolt Checks
• Mechanical Equipment Drawings Interpretation
• Rigging and Lifting Coordination
• Equipment Preservation and Handling
• Mechanical Completion and Pre-commissioning

Other Information

• Team: Construction (CON)
• Job Level: Senior ( 7 - 9 years)