Static & Rotary Equipment Foreman

Archirodon Construction; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Archirodon Construction is seeking an experienced supervisor for static and rotating equipment installation on-site in the United Arab Emirates. You will oversee installation activities, read and interpret drawings, coordinate with cranes and rigging, and ensure adherence to OEM and ADNOC HSE standards.

The role requires hands-on leadership, 5–8 years in oil & gas or EPC projects, and the ability to coordinate with engineers, QA/QC, and subcontractors to achieve daily targets and successful

Qualifications

• ITI or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5-8 years of experience in static/rotating equipment installation.
• Experience with pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, vessels, columns, packaged equipment.
• Ability to read equipment drawings, GA drawings, vendor documents.
• Knowledge of lifting, rigging, PTW, JSA/RA, and HSE procedures.
• ADNOC/UAE or GCC Oil & Gas project experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and coordination 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 follow drawings and OEM instructions.
• Read and interpret GA, foundation, installation drawings, and vendor documents.
• Verify foundation readiness, anchor bolts, baseplates, and supports before installation.
• Coordinate crane operations, rigging, and lifting with the lifting team.
• Supervise alignment and checks for rotating equipment and related activities.
• Ensure preservation and storage of equipment during construction.
• Coordinate with Mechanical Engineers, QA/QC, HSE, commissioning teams, and subcontractors.
• Comply with method statements, ITPs, PTW, JSA/RA, toolbox talks, ADNOC HSE requirements.
• Monitor manpower, tools, materials, and equipment to meet daily targets.
• Coordinate inspections, resolve site issues, and close punch lists.
• Support mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and handover.
• Maintain daily progress reports and installation records.

Skills

Static Equipment Installation

Rotating Equipment Installation

Equipment Alignment

Levelling

Grouting & Shimming

Anchor Bolts Checks

Rigging & Lifting

Mechanical Completion

Reading Drawings & Vendor Docs

HSE Compliance

Education

ITI or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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

• 5â€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