Construction Supervisor - Mechanical

Airswift; Doha; On-site; QAR 327,629 - 400,436; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Construction Supervisor (Mechanical) to work in Qatar with a major Oil & Gas Company. The role requires overseeing mechanical installations while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Mechanical Engineering, at least 10 years of experience, and strong organizational and communication skills. A focus on static and rotating equipment installation and previous EPIC contractor supervision experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in static and rotating equipment installation.
• Experience in EPIC Contractor supervision is essential.
• Current experience in State of Qatar industrial cities required.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the HSE Supervisor on safety-related matters.
• Supervise EPIC contractor static & rotating equipment installation activities.
• Ensure quality of manufacturing and erection works.

Skills

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Written and oral English skills

Proficient knowledge in MS Office

Education

Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Engineering software

MS Office

Job description

Construction Supervisor (Mechanical)

AirSwift is an international workforce solutions provider in the energy, process, and infrastructure sectors. AirSwift is seeking a Construction Supervisor (Mechanical) to work in Qatar with a major Oil & Gas Company.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from an internationally recognized university.
• Preferably formal training in QA/QC functional aspects.
• Excellent written and oral English skills.
• Strong organizational, planning and coordination skills.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office, Outlook, Excel, Word, PDF, PowerPoint and engineering software relevant to the discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years overall experience in static and rotating equipment installation, including inspection coordination in construction of midstream/downstream Oil & Gas facilities.
• Experience as an EPIC Contractor supervisor is essential; Client or PMC supervisor experience preferred.
• Current experience in State of Qatar industrial cities and/or other GCC countries is required.
• Experience in coating systems and procedures (painting, galvanizing, wrapping, insulation, refractory lining) and in coating‑related inspections.
• Experience in static and rotating equipment installation, FAT, alignment, inspection, punch list clearing, pressure testing, pre‑commissioning and mechanical completion inspections.
• Experience in greenfield/new‑build construction sites and brownfield/live process plants.
• Experience in permits of work including Isolation/Lock‑Out/Tag‑Out of live services, tie‑in to live facilities and testing & integration to existing systems.
• Experience in stage inspection and testing of construction activities as per approved ITPs; extensive knowledge in lifting plans and crane studies.
• Approval of lifting supervisor certificate advantageous.

Additional Skills

• Strong technical, prioritization and management skills.
• Good communication, influencing and interface skills.
• Ability to read equipment layout, mechanical drawings, P&IDs and manufacturer instructions.
• Experience with ANSI, API, ASME, ISO, NFPA, SHELL DEP codes & standards.
• Mechanical inspector certificates (API 510 & API 653) advantageous.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Liaise with the HSE Supervisor on safety‑related matters and act as safety leader on site.
• Report to the Discipline Construction Lead/Senior Construction Supervisor on key issues, site events, progress, trends and improvement recommendations.
• Assist functional supervisor in reviewing/approving construction documentation including Method Statements, JHAs, MARs and participate in HSE walkthroughs.
• Supervise EPIC contractor static & rotating equipment inspection and installation activities in line with approved engineering documentation and project schedules.
• Attend Requests for Inspection (RFIs) per approved ITPs including material receiving inspections in coordination with Lead Construction Supervisor, sign off relevant reports.
• Ensure quality of manufacturing and erection works: dimensional accuracy, correct orientation and compliance with material design specifications.
• Lead contractors on all mechanical aspects related to static and rotating equipment installation works.
• Supervise EPIC contractors during execution of FAT, alignment inspection, punch clearing, pressure testing, pre‑commissioning and reinstatement activities.
• Manage and lead final mechanical completion inspections and punch closure activities.
• Supervise pre‑commissioning activities to ensure safety and quality standards are achieved.
• Lead site inspection activities with vendors/suppliers; participate in PSSR and support operations during pre‑startup and startup phases when instructed.
• Coordinate contractor mobilization at site.
• Perform daily checks on contractor personnel and previous day work to ensure compliance with contractual specifications.
• Apply knowledge in reading & interpreting P&IDs, GA, structural drawings, mechanical drawings and manufacturer manuals/recommendations.
• Maintain a daily progress log (site diary), highlight key observations; report anomalies or contractual deviations to Senior Supervisor and recommend corrective actions.
• Sign work permits and ensure contractor compliance with permit requirements.
• Participate in development of as‑built drawings and documentation.
• Supervise ongoing contractor work, inspect activities, report issues and prevent incidents by enforcing safety standards.
• Liaise and coordinate with QA/QC Inspectors on all quality‑related matters.