Construction Supervisor - Piping

Airswift; Doha; On-site; QAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift invites applications for a Construction Supervisor (Piping) in Qatar. The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree or diploma and extensive piping construction experience, including EPIC contractor supervision, QA/QC exposure, and strong knowledge of piping codes. Travel within GCC/ Qatar is expected, with a focus on safety, pre-commissioning, and site inspections. The position is on-site with a demanding but rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from an internationally recognized university.
• Formal training in QA/QC functional aspects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as safety leader ensuring EPIC contractor work complies with Life Saving Rules and safety regs.
• Supervise piping installation and commissioning activities at site per approved documentation.
• Review Construction documentation including Method Statements, JHAs and MARs, and participate in HSE walkthroughs.
• Monitor quality, dimensional accuracy, orientation and compliance with material specs on site.
• Coordinate inspections, RFIs, and sign off inspection/test reports.
• Lead final mechanical completion inspections and punch closure with EPIC contractors.

Skills

Bachelor's Degree

QA/QC training

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Engineering software tools (P&ID)

Job description

CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR (PIPING) – QATAR

Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from an internationally recognized University.
• Preferably having formal training in QA/QC functional aspects.

Experience

• Candidate shall be a safety leader.
• Candidate should have a minimum of 10 years overall experience in piping construction (UG & AG), pressure testing, mechanical completion and construction of oil and gas facilities.
• Experience as an EPIC Contractor supervisor is essential. Experience as a Client or PMC supervisor is preferred.
• Current experience in State of Qatar industrial cities and/or other GCC countries is required.
• Piping inspection and rotating equipment experience is an advantage, and inspection coordination experience in the.
• Extensive knowledge of international and industry specific piping codes and standards, including ASME, ANSI B31.3 & B31.1, SHELL DEP’s, etc. Piping, Welding / NDT inspector certificates (AWS / ASNT / CSWIP / API) would be an advantage.
• Extensive experience in pipe coating systems and procedures, incl painting, galvanizing, wrapping, insulation, etc. BGAS certification would be an advantage.
• Extensive experience in fabrication pipe spooling, pipe supports and installation of carbon steel, stainless/alloy steel, uPVC and GRE/GRV piping systems, incl pressure testing, pre-commissioning and mechanical completion inspections, etc.
• Excellent written and oral English skills. Able to read piping drawings, P&ID’s and manufacturer’s instructions, etc.

The candidate shall have specific stated experiences in;

• Greenfield/new build construction sites,
• Brownfield/live process plants,
• Permits to work, incl Isolation & Lock Out/Tag Out of live services,
• Tie-in to live facilities, including testing and integration to existing systems, Extensive knowledge in Lifting Plan and Crane Studies. If candidate have Approved Lifting Supervisor Certificate it would be advantage.
• Stage Inspection and Testing of Construction activities as per approved ITPs
• Strong technical, prioritization and management skills.
• Good communication, influencing and interface skills.
• Proficient knowledge of computer programs (MSOffice, Outlook, Excel, Words, PDF, Power Point, etc) and engineering software applications relevant to the discipline.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Acts as a safety leader, ensuring EPIC Contractor’s work in compliance to Life Saving Rules and all safety and environmental regulations.
• Reporting to the Discipline Construction Lead/Senior Construction Supervisor on main issues, events at site, progress reporting, trends and recommendation for improvement.
• Assist functional supervisor in review and / or approval of Construction documentation, including Method Statements, JHAs, MARs etc., and attend HSE Walkthroughs.
• Supervise all EPIC contractors piping (Process and Utility piping system with various material pipe classes for above ground & underground piped services) installation activities are based on approved the engineering documentation and project schedule during the execution of construction activities.
• Attend Requests For Inspections (RFIs) as per approved ITPs, including Material Receiving Inspections in coordination with Reconstruction Supervisor, and sign off relevant inspection and test reports / RFIs.
• Ensuring the quality of manufacturing and installation works, dimensional accuracy and orientation, accessory and inline items installed in the correct orientation and material design specification.
• Lead the EPIC construction contractor(s) on all mechanical aspects of the piping works.
• Supervise with EPIC contractor during execution of the piping installation, line check, punch clearing, hydrotest and re-instatement at site.
• Manage and lead final mechanical completion inspections and punch closing.
• Supervise the Pre-Com activities to ensure safety and the quality of the completed work.
• Undertake technical integrity and HSE reviews/audits.
• Participate in process safety management.
• Participate in PSSR and provide support to Operations pre & start up activity where instructed.
• Co-ordinate mobilization of contractors on site.
• Carryout daily checks on contractor’s staff and work carried out during the previous day in order to ensure compliance with prescribed contractual specifications.
• Good knowledge in reading and understanding P&ID, GA, ISOs, piping standard drawings (incl support drawings) and Equipment Layout drawings.
• Maintain a daily record of progress (daily diary) noting special comments. Reports to Snr Supervisor work anomalies or contractual deviations committed by contractor personnel and recommend corrective actions.
• Sign work permits on behalf of QatarEnergy and to ensure that contractor’s compliance with work permits.
• Participate in development of as-built drawings/documentation.
• Accountable for supervising contractor’s work that is in progress, inspecting work, reporting problems and preventing accidents occurring as a result of negligence, by enforcing safety standards on the work site.
• Liaise and report with the QA/QC Inspector on quality related matters.