Construction Supervisor ( Mechanical ) – Doha Qatar
Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process, and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with the unique needs of our clients. With over 1,000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 70 countries, our geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.
Airswift is seeking for a Construction Supervisor (Mechanical) to work in Qatar with a major Oil & Gas Company.
Qualification:
- Candidate Must possess a Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from an internationally recognized University.
- Preferably having formal training in QA/QC functional aspects.
Experience:
- Candidate should have a minimum of 10 years overall experience in static and rotating equipment installation, including inspection coordination experience in the construction of midstream/downstream Oil & Gas facilities.
- Experience as an EPIC Contractor supervisor is essential. Experience as a Client or PMC supervisor is preferred. Current experience in State of Qatar industrial cities and/or other GCC countries is required.
- Extensive knowledge of international and industry specific codes & standards, including ASME, ANSI, ISO, API, NFPA, SHELL DEP’s, etc. Mechanical inspector certificates (API 510 & API 653) would be an advantage.
- Extensive experience in coating systems and procedures, incl painting, galvanizing, wrapping, insulation, Refractory Lining etc. BGAS / API certification would be an advantage.
- Extensive experience in Static and Rotating Equipment Installation, FAT, Alignment, Inspection, punch list clearing, pressure testing, pre-commissioning and mechanical completion inspections, etc.
- Excellent written and oral English skills. Able to read Equipment layout and mechanical drawings, P&ID’s and manufacturer’s instructions, etc.
- Strong organizational, planning and coordination skills.
The candidate shall have specific stated experiences in:
- Greenfield/new build construction sites
- Brownfield/live process plants
- Permits to work, incl Isolation & Lock Out/Tag Out of live services
- Tie-in to live facilities, including testing and integration to existing systems
- Stage Inspection and Testing of Construction activities as per approved ITPs
- Extensive knowledge in Lifting Plan and Crane Studies. If candidate has Approved
- Lifting Supervisor Certificate, it would be advantage
Additional Skills:
- Strong technical, prioritization and management skills
- Good communication, influencing and interface skills
- Proficient knowledge of computer programs (MSOffice, Outlook, Excel, Words, PDF, Power Point, etc.) and engineering software applications relevant to the discipline
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Liaise with the HSE Supervisor on safety-related matters and act as a safety leader on site.
- Report to the Discipline Construction Lead/Senior Construction Supervisor on key issues, site events, progress, trends, and improvement recommendations.
- Assist the functional supervisor in reviewing and/or approving construction documentation, including Method Statements, JHAs, MARs, and participate in HSE walkthroughs.
- Supervise all EPIC contractor static & rotating equipment inspection and installation activities in line with approved engineering documentation and project schedules.
- Attend Requests for Inspection (RFIs) as per approved ITPs, including material receiving inspections, in coordination with the Lead Construction Supervisor, and sign off relevant reports.
- Ensure quality of manufacturing and erection works, including dimensional accuracy, correct orientation, and compliance with material design specifications.
- Lead contractors on all mechanical aspects related to static and rotating equipment installation works.
- Supervise EPIC contractors during execution of static (including internals) and rotating equipment installation, FAT, alignment inspection, punch clearing, pressure testing, pre-commissioning, and reinstatement activities.
- Manage and lead final mechanical completion inspections and punch closure activities.
- Supervise pre-commissioning activities to ensure safety and quality standards are achieved.
- Lead site inspection activities with vendors/suppliers as required; participate in PSSR and support operations during pre-startup and startup phases when instructed.
- Coordinate contractor mobilization at site.
- Perform daily checks on contractor personnel and previous day work to ensure compliance with contractual specifications.
- Apply strong knowledge in reading and interpreting P&ID, GA, structural drawings, equipment layouts, mechanical drawings, and manufacturer manuals/recommendations.
- Maintain a daily progress log (site diary), highlighting key observations; report anomalies or contractual deviations to the Senior Supervisor and recommend corrective actions.
- Sign work permits and ensure contractor compliance with permit requirements.
- Participate in the development of as-built drawings and documentation.
- Supervise ongoing contractor work, inspect activities, report issues, and prevent incidents by enforcing safety standards.
- Liaise and coordinate with QA/QC Inspectors on all quality-related matters.