Piping Supervisor

Role overview

Piping execution and welding

• Plan daily installation with project engineers; oversee fabrication, alignment, fit-up, welding, flange assembly, supports, and hangers.
• Check installations against P&IDs, isometrics, approved layouts, and specifications; monitor underground piping, trenching, backfilling, and reinstatement.
• Verify routing, support locations, slopes, clearances, and installation quality.
• Supervise welding and joining to approved WPS/PQR; monitor inspections, weld testing, QA/QC, and correct flange connections.
• Oversee spool fabrication, identification, handling, and transport to site.

Testing, commissioning, and teams

• Supervise hydrostatic, pneumatic, and leak tests; ensure flushing, cleaning, drying, and preparation before commissioning.
• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, and system handover.
• Lead pipefitters, welders, riggers, helpers, and subcontractors; assign work, monitor productivity, and maintain workmanship.
• Conduct toolbox talks, pre-job briefings, and workforce coaching; mentor team members on safe work and technical standards.

Safety, coordination, and documentation

• Enforce HSE policies, permit-to-work requirements, and PPE; conduct JSA and risk assessments and promote safe welding, lifting, hot work, and confined-space activities.
• Report unsafe conditions, incidents, and near misses promptly.
• Monitor materials, consumables, tools, and equipment; verify safe use, calibration, and inspection status, minimize waste, and maintain proper storage.
• Coordinate with Engineering, QA/QC, Construction, HSE, subcontractors, vendors, and other disciplines; communicate progress, manpower needs, and challenges.
• Maintain daily reports, welding records, hydrotest documents, inspection checklists, manpower and equipment records, and material consumption tracking.
• Support punch lists, inspection requests, QA/QC reports, as-builts, commissioning records, and final handover documentation.

Experience and education

• At least 15 years of piping installation and supervision experience in oil and gas, EPC, industrial, or major construction projects.
• Proven supervision of piping construction, fabrication, welding, testing, and commissioning.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors on large projects.
• Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Relevant piping construction, safety, or quality training and certifications are advantageous.

Knowledge and competencies

• Strong knowledge of piping codes and standards, including ASME and API requirements.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, isometric, GA, and construction drawings.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC requirements and inspection processes.
• Leadership, workforce supervision, and team management skills; sound HSE and permit-to-work knowledge.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced EPC environment.

What the employer offers

• Opportunity to contribute to UAE oil and gas EPC projects.
• Collaborative environment, professional growth, career progression, and a competitive salary and benefits package.