Senior Construction Supervisor Mechanical Piping

About the role

Worley is seeking a Senior Construction Supervisor to lead mechanical and piping works on large‑scale oil & gas or petrochemical projects in Abu Dhabi. The role ensures safe execution, quality compliance and timely completion of all mechanical and piping activities in line with approved drawings, specifications and HSE requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise day‑to‑day mechanical and piping construction activities on site, including fabrication, erection, installation, alignment, testing and reinstatement.
• Monitor contractor manpower, equipment, productivity and progress against the approved construction schedule.
• Coordinate with engineering, QA/QC, HSE, planning, materials, commissioning and other disciplines to resolve constraints and interface issues.
• Review and approve piping isometrics, layouts, equipment drawings and tie‑in requirements, and manage shutdowns, line checks, hydro‑testing, flushing and mechanical completion.
• Control welding activities, fit‑up, NDT coordination and weld repair, ensuring compliance with PTW, lifting, confined‑space and working‑at‑height procedures.

Required profile

• Diploma in Engineering or equivalent from an accredited institute.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in oil & gas or petrochemical construction, including at least 5 years in a senior supervisory role on major projects.
• At least 5 years of experience on projects in the GCC region, with a proven track record of delivering mechanical/piping works.

Required skills

• Mechanical and piping installation, including static and rotating equipment.
• Reading and interpreting IFC drawings, P&IDs, isometrics and specifications.
• Welding procedures, NDT coordination and weld repair.
• Hydro‑testing, flushing, line checking and mechanical completion activities.
• Use of PTW, lifting, confined‑space and working‑at‑height safety protocols.