Construction Mechanical Supervisor (Pipeline)

About the role

The Construction Mechanical Supervisor (Pipeline) is responsible for reviewing subcontractor method statements and supervising pipeline construction works so they follow the construction schedules, project documents, quality and safety procedures and the subcontract terms. The role is based in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, under project NGL5, 4523 UAE, with a rotation of 60 days on site and 10 days off (paid) plus 2 paid travel days.

Key responsibilities

• Check the supplier's material and technical documentation delivery schedule against construction schedules and contractual commitments.
• Review the Subcontractor Method Statements for flooding hydrotesting and dewatering, swabbing, drying (vacuum method) and nitrogen purging of the pipeline.
• Review the Subcontractor Method Statements for caliper tool and intelligent tool (IP) magnetic flux leakage (MFL) or ultrasonic technology (UT).
• Supervise pipeline activities such as hydrotesting, drying and IP runs and review the reports.
• Provide technical direction, control and coordination of engineering design and production of documentation within the discipline.
• Ensure the schedule is kept, recover delays, and verify that equipment and manpower are adequate and that works meet design documents, safety regulations and quality levels.
• Prepare the non-conformity register for each Subcontractor and coordinate its resolution.
• Detect design errors and request changes from the Site Engineer where needed.
• Approve Subcontractor work progress status sheets, manage vendor specialists and assist the Contract Engineer on price definitions, subcontract amendments and claims.
• Cooperate with the project team on constructability and feasibility studies, with APPAL on technical tabulation of civil bids, and with the civil department on the WR to include in the Subcontractor scope.

Required profile

• High professional (technical or engineering) education.
• At least 7 years of experience in pipeline hydrotesting, drying, IP inspections and report interpretation and review, including method statements and engineering specifications for hydrostatic pressure testing.
• Significant experience in industrial construction of large or XL gas plants, covering at least 2-3 comparable projects.
• Experience working on the contractor side.

Required skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and management skills.
• Team-oriented, self-motivated, with a focus on timely performance and problem resolution.

What we offer

• An excellent salary package with benefits.
• Single status.
• Accommodation and transportation provided by the company.
• A round-trip economy class ticket on each rotation.