Supervisor Piping

Vard Interiors AS; Ålesund; On-site; NOK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension

Comprehensive insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Subsidized lunch

Occupational health services

Free mobile phone usage

Job summary

Vard Interiors AS is seeking a Supervisor Piping to lead piping installation, coordinate teams and manage project milestones across maritime interior projects. The role emphasizes planning, quality monitoring and effective communication with stakeholders.

The position requires vocational education or relevant experience, strong piping system knowledge and the ability to read technical drawings, with English proficiency and a proactive, team-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Vocational education or relevant experience
• Experience with piping systems, installation and commissioning
• Ability to understand technical, construction and functional drawings
• Knowledge of classification rules (DNV and Bureau Veritas)
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to work with 3D drawing viewers
• Good English skills, both written and spoken
• Knowledge of safe working methods and practices

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate piping installation and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate personnel and subcontractors to meet project milestones.
• Monitor progress, quality and performance throughout the project.
• Prepare areas and systems for inspections and follow up remarks and non-conformities.
• Ensure necessary materials and documentation are available for production.
• Identify and resolve challenges that may impact progress, quality or cost.
• Report installation and commissioning progress to relevant stakeholders.

Skills

Piping systems experience

Understand technical drawings

Classification rules knowledge

English skills

Leadership & coordination

Education

Vocational education

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

3D drawing viewers

Job description

Plan and coordinate piping installation and commissioning activities, coordinate personnel and subcontractors, and monitor progress and quality.

• Vocational education or relevant experience
• Experience with piping systems, installation and commissioning
• Ability to understand technical, construction and functional drawings
• Knowledge of classification rules (DNV and Bureau Veritas)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and 3D drawing viewers
• Competitive pension scheme and comprehensive insurance coverage
• Flexible working arrangements
• Subsidized lunch in the office canteen
• Occupational health services and free mobile phone usage

Supervior Piping

At VARD, we create innovative and sustainable solutions for the global maritime industry. Combining future-oriented engineering excellence, cutting-edge technology, and strong teamwork, we design and build some of the world’s most advanced vessels for a wide range of market segments, including offshore energy, naval, fisheries, icebreaking and research.

At the same time, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We need people with a wide range of skills, professional backgrounds, and experience. Engineers, designers, skilled workers, project managers, finance professionals, procurement specialists and many others all work together towards a common goal. Different perspectives and areas of expertise are essential to delivering high-quality vessels.

To be able to build the ships of tomorrow today, we foster an inclusive and supportive environment where talents can grow, ideas are valued, and individuals are empowered to make an impact.

Vard Interiors is a leading supplier of turnkey interior, insulation, piping, and HVAC-R solutions for the maritime industry. As part of the VARD value chain, we work closely with shipowners, designers, and shipyards to create functional, sustainable, and high-quality onboard environments. With a strong focus on innovation, craftsmanship, and customer value, we help bring some of the industry’s most advanced vessels to life.

We are currently looking for a Supervisor Piping to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to apply your expertise, collaborate with skilled colleagues, and contribute to exciting projects across the VARD value chain.

Ready to make an impact at VARD?

Duties and responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate piping installation and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate personnel and subcontractors to meet project milestones.
• Monitor progress, quality and performance throughout the project.
• Prepare areas and systems for inspections and follow up remarks and non-conformities.
• Ensure necessary materials and documentation are available for production.
• Identify and resolve challenges that may impact progress, quality or cost.
• Report installation and commissioning progress to relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Vocational education, or relevant experience that can compensate for formal education.
• Experience and good technical understanding of piping systems, installation and commissioning.
• Ability to understand technical, construction and functional drawings.
• Basic knowledge of classification rules, including DNV and Bureau Veritas.
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work with 3D drawing viewers.
• Good English skills, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of safe working methods and practices.

VARD works systematically for inclusion and diversity and encourage everyone to apply, even if your competence does not match 100% the above.

This employment may require a background check, or security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority.

Personal qualities

• Good leadership, coordination and communication skills.
• Self-driven and proactive in solving operational challenges.
• Structured, reliable and responsible.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Practical and solution-oriented approach.
• Comfortable coordinating people and activities in a dynamic production environment
• Identify yourself with the VARD values Craftmanship, Salesmanship and Fellowship.

Why you'll enjoy working at VARD

At VARD, you'll join an international company where innovation, collaboration, and continuous development are part of everyday work. We are committed to creating an environment where people thrive, grow, and succeed together.

As part of our team, you'll benefit from:

• Exciting and meaningful work in a global maritime environment
• Opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and career growth
• A competitive pension scheme and comprehensive insurance coverage
• Flexible working arrangements, including the possibility to work from home
• Subsidized lunch in our office canteen
• Subsidized gym membership to support your health and wellbeing
• Occupational health services
• Free mobile phone usage
• Modern office facilities with free parking

At VARD, we also know that a great workplace is about more than just work. Through Social by VARD, you'll have the opportunity to connect with colleagues across teams and locations through a wide range of social activities and events. From fjord cruises, hiking, and cooking classes to football practice, go-karting, and wine tasting, there are plenty of opportunities to build relationships, share experiences, and create lasting memories.

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word

Vard Interiors ASis a specializedcompany for interior, insulation, piping, and HVAC-R installation in Vard Group AS.Our company is present in VARD shipyards in Norway, Romania, and Vietnam. Wehave also establisheda subsidiary in Romania.

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Lars Erik Slyngstadli

Department Manager Pipe Installation

99 21 96 34