Senior Mechanical Piping Construction Supervisor
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Bilfinger is a leading international industrial services provider, driving efficiency and sustainability for the process industry.
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Overview
Bilfinger is a leading international industrial services provider, driving efficiency and sustainability for the process industry.
With 30,000+ employees and over €5 billion in revenue in 2024, we offer solutions in consulting, engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, turnarounds, and digital applications across key sectors like energy, chemicals, pharma, and oil & gas.
In the Middle East, Bilfinger provides comprehensive services ranging from feasibility studies, conceptual and detailed design, to project management and construction supervision.
We play a vital role in oil & gas, power, water, infrastructure, and industrial sectors by ensuring projects meet international standards, cost efficiency, and sustainability goals.
Beyond project delivery, we also support clients with asset integrity management, plant maintenance, and turnaround services to ensure reliability, efficiency, and extended lifecycle of critical facilities.
With deep regional expertise of around 3600+ employees and global best practices, we support our clients in achieving operational excellence, risk management, and long-term value creation.
At Bilfinger, we offer a work environment where you can learn and grow.
Join us and be part of a team shaping the future!
Job Purpose
The role involves supervising mechanical and piping construction activities, ensuring compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements, while meeting project schedules and productivity targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards and promote a strong safety culture at site.
- Review Permit to Work (PTW) packages, including drawings, method statements, and control measures for accuracy and completeness.
- Supervise day-to-day construction activities to ensure adherence to contract requirements.
- Ensure availability of adequate manpower, materials, and equipment for smooth execution of works.
- Monitor piping and structural prefabrication activities and ensure timely delivery of materials (spools, structures) to site.
- Track construction progress, identify issues, and propose effective solutions.
- Anticipate potential project risks related to quality, cost, and schedule, and recommend corrective actions.
- Improve contractor productivity, schedule performance, and safety standards.
- Coordinate with QA/QC teams to ensure inspections are conducted as per approved Inspection & Test Plans (ITP).
- Raise and close mechanical/piping punch points within agreed timelines.
- Report major construction issues, quality concerns, or delays to the Project Manager or Lead Engineer.
- Attend coordination meetings and ensure timely resolution of construction-related issues.
Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in onshore mechanical and piping construction.
- At least 5+ years of experience in power plants, hydrocarbon plants, or pipeline projects.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong ability to read and interpret General Arrangement (GA), piping layouts, and isometric drawings.
- In-depth knowledge of piping fabrication, welding processes, and installation techniques.
- Experience in structural fabrication and erection works.
- Familiarity with lifting operations and site execution practices.
- Knowledge of painting and coating systems, GRE lamination, and HDPE piping works.
- Working knowledge of international codes and standards such as ASME Sec V, ASME B31.3, B31.4, B31.8, and AWS D1.1.
- For additional information please contact Gelson Dsouza, email gelson.dsouza@bilfinger.com.
- Bilfinger is an equal opportunity employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other characteristics protected by law.
- If you are interested in an employment with Bilfinger, please submit your application in the safe environment of our global job portal only using the "apply now" button.
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