Senior Mechanical & Piping Supervisor

Vulcain Engineering Group | Belgium; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcain Engineering Group in the Netherlands seeks a Senior Mechanical & Piping Supervisor to oversee on-site construction and pre-commissioning of a major industrial facility. You will lead installation of pressure vessels, cooling towers, process skids and piping, coordinate subcontractors, ensure safety, quality and schedule adherence, and support line blowing and mechanical completion.

Fluency in English and Dutch, a mechanical engineering degree or equivalent, and at least 10 years of

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent through experience.
• 10+ years supervising mechanical and piping construction on industrial projects.
• Mandatory experience with oxygen and hydrogen service piping systems.
• Solid knowledge of mechanical assembly and industrial construction practices.
• Strong reporting and project follow-up capabilities.
• Fluency in English and Dutch is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Mechanical & Piping construction activities on site, ensuring safety, quality and schedules.
• Supervise installation of pressure vessels, cooling towers, process skids and piping systems.
• Coordinate subcontractors and supplier representatives involved in mechanical and piping works.
• Manage interfaces between disciplines and ensure coordination with contractors and stakeholders.
• Monitor construction progress, productivity, and milestone achievement.
• Review contractor documentation, inspection records and as-built dossiers.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Piping systems knowledge

ASME B31.3

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

As part of our industrial activities, we are looking for a Senior Mechanical & Piping Supervisor to support the construction and pre-commissioning of a major industrial facility. You will be responsible for supervising the installation of pressure vessels, cooling towers, process skids and industrial piping systems from site reception through mechanical completion and line blowing activities. Acting as a key member of the site construction team, you will ensure that all activities are performed safely, according to quality standards and in line with project schedules. You will combine strong technical expertise with hands-on construction leadership to coordinate subcontractors, resolve technical issues and drive project execution on site.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

• Lead all Mechanical & Piping construction activities on site, ensuring compliance with safety, quality and schedule requirements.
• Supervise the installation of pressure vessels, cooling towers, process skids and industrial piping systems.
• Coordinate subcontractors and supplier representatives involved in mechanical and piping works.
• Manage interfaces between disciplines and ensure smooth coordination between contractors and project stakeholders.
• Monitor construction progress, productivity and milestone achievement.
• Review construction planning, contractor mobilization strategies and resource allocation.
• Organize and lead regular coordination meetings with subcontractors and construction teams.
• Ensure installation activities comply with project drawings, specifications and engineering requirements.
• Coordinate the resolution of technical issues and construction non-conformities.
• Support pre-commissioning activities, including line checks, mechanical completion and blowing operations.
• Review contractor documentation, inspection records and as-built dossiers.
• Validate quantities, progress measurements, invoices and additional works.
• Issue inspection reports and weekly construction progress reports.
• Provide regular reporting on KPIs, welding progress, installed quantities and project milestones.

ABOUT YOU:

• Technical degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent through experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience supervising mechanical and piping construction activities on industrial projects.
• Strong experience with pressure vessels, process skids and industrial piping installations.
• Mandatory experience with oxygen and hydrogen service piping systems.
• Solid knowledge of mechanical assembly and industrial construction practices.
• Strong understanding of piping codes and standards, including ASME and ASME B31.3.
• Experience supervising subcontractors and coordinating multidisciplinary construction teams.
• Strong reporting and project follow-up capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel.
• Fluency in English and Dutch is mandatory.

ABOUT US:

Vulcain Engineering is a group specialized in the energy sector that supports companies active in Renewable & Nuclear Energy, Gas & Infrastructure through our Study Offices and Consultancy services. Vulcain Engineering Group is positioned as a transformation partner thanks to its ultra-specialization in strategic sectors which positively impact the transformation of our society and supports its clients in their transformation towards more sustainable and responsible models. Vulcain supports its clients throughout the entire life cycle of their projects, from design to commissioning, by integrating constructability and safety requirements right from the design phase.