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About the Role
Bilfinger Middle East seeks a Piping Supervisor for EPC oil & gas projects in UAE. The role involves supervising piping construction and installation activities, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.
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Responsibilities
- Supervise day to day piping installation activities including spool fabrication, erection, fit up, and tie ins
- Ensure all piping works are performed in accordance with approved isometric drawings, P&IDs, and project specifications
- Monitor and control installation of CS, SS, and alloy piping systems including flanges, valves, supports, and associated hardware
- Oversee field routing, pipe support installation, and alignment to design tolerance
- Manage piping pre fabrication shop and field fabrication activities, including fit up and dimensional checks
- Coordinate with QC Inspectors for dimensional inspection, weld mapping, NDE, and punch list clearance
- Review and implement Inspection & Test Plans (ITP) for all piping activities
- Participate in pre hydro, hydrostatic, pneumatic testing, and system flushing activities
- Ensure correct identification and traceability of piping materials and components
- Promote and enforce a zero incident HSE culture on site
- Ensure valid Permit to Work (PTW) system is followed for all piping activities
- Conduct daily toolbox talks (TBT), JSA reviews, and pre task planning with the piping crew
Requirements
- Diploma or Trade Certificate in Mechanical / Piping Engineering; B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering advantageous
- Minimum 10 years in piping construction on EPC oil & gas / petrochemical projects
- At least 3 years in a supervisory role
- Proven experience on Powerplant, ADNOC, GASCO, TAQA, or equivalent GCC national oil company projects strongly preferred
- CICPA Clearance (mandatory)
- Scaffolding Inspector, First Aid, NEBOSH/IOSH (advantageous)
- Rigging & Lifting Certificate preferred
- Proficient in reading isometric and orthographic drawings, P&IDs, piping GADs
- Familiarity with ASME B31.3, ASME IX, API 5L
- Knowledge of NDE processes (RT, UT, PT, MT)
- English (professional proficiency)
- Arabic or Hindi/Urdu an advantage
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Company Overview
- Bilfinger is a leading German service provider of engineering, consultancy, project management, construction, maintenance O&M and life cycle services in the Middle East.
- With over 4,000 employees and four entities in the Middle East, Bilfinger offers job opportunities across the region.
Position Summary
- The Piping Supervisor is responsible for supervising all piping construction and installation activities on EPC projects within the oil, gas, and petrochemical sectors across UAE.
- Ensures all piping works are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in strict conformance with engineering drawings, project specifications, applicable international codes, and client requirements.
Construction & Installation Supervision
- Supervise day to day piping installation activities including spool fabrication, erection, fit up, and tie ins.
- Ensure all piping works are performed in accordance with approved isometric drawings, P&IDs, and project specifications.
- Monitor and control installation of CS, SS, and alloy piping systems including flanges, valves, supports, and associated hardware.
- Oversee field routing, pipe support installation, and alignment to design tolerance.
- Manage piping pre fabrication shop and field fabrication activities, including fit up and dimensional checks.
Quality, Codes & Compliance
- Coordinate with QC Inspectors for dimensional inspection, weld mapping, NDE, and punch list clearance.
- Review and implement Inspection & Test Plans (ITP) for all piping activities.
- Participate in pre hydro, hydrostatic, pneumatic testing, and system flushing activities.
- Ensure correct identification and traceability of piping materials and components at all times.
HSE & Permit to Work
- Promote and enforce a zero incident HSE culture on site in line with Bilfinger and client HSE requirements.
- Ensure valid Permit to Work (PTW) system is followed for all piping activities, including hot work, confined space entry, and pressurized systems.
- Conduct daily toolbox talks (TBT), JSA reviews, and pre task planning with the piping crew.
- Identify and immediately report unsafe conditions, near misses, and incidents to the HSE team.
Planning, Scheduling & Progress
- Plan daily and weekly work activities in coordination with the Piping Superintendent and Project Planner.
- Monitor manpower productivity, track progress against baseline schedule, and report deviations.
- Identify potential schedule risks and propose corrective measures proactively.
- Review and comment on Short Interval Control (SIC) schedules and contribute to lookahead planning.
Workforce & Subcontractor Management
- Supervise and lead a multidisciplinary piping crew comprising fitters, welders, helpers, and riggers.
- Assess craftsmen competency, allocate tasks appropriately, and ensure crew productivity and discipline.
- Liaise with subcontractor supervisors on piping interfaces and ensure uniform standards are applied.
- Coordinate with rigging and lifting crews for safe handling and installation of large bore piping assemblies.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate daily site diaries, manpower records, and installation records.
- Prepare and submit daily/weekly progress reports to the Piping Superintendent.
- Ensure redline/as built mark ups are maintained and submitted in a timely manner.
- Manage and track RFIs, NCRs, and weld rejection records with corrective actions.
Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma or Trade Certificate in Mechanical / Piping Engineering; B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering advantageous.
- Minimum 10 years in piping construction on EPC oil & gas / petrochemical projects, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
- Proven experience on Powerplant, ADNOC, GASCO, TAQA, or equivalent GCC national oil company projects is strongly preferred.
- CICPA Clearance (mandatory); Scaffolding Inspector, First Aid, NEBOSH/IOSH (advantageous); Rigging & Lifting Certificate preferred.
- Proficient in reading isometric and orthographic drawings, P&IDs, piping GADs; familiarity with ASME B31.3, ASME IX, API 5L; NDE processes (RT, UT, PT, MT).
- English (professional proficiency); Arabic or Hindi/Urdu an advantage for crew communication.
Core Competencies
- Piping systems & material knowledge.
- Welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, FCAW).
- Code & standard interpretation (ASME, API).
- Hydro / pneumatic testing procedures.
- Crew leadership & workforce management.
- Strong HSE commitment and risk awareness.
- Communication across multicultural teams.
- Problem solving under schedule pressure.
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