Piping Construction Supervisor

The Piping Superintendent is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising all piping construction activities on oil & gas projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and applicable codes. Construction Management: • Lead and supervise all piping construction activities in fabrication yards and field installations. • Coordinate piping erection, fit-up, welding, hydrotesting, reinstatement, and commissioning support activities. • Ensure piping work is performed according to approved drawings, specifications, procedures, and project schedules. • Monitor daily productivity and address construction issues to prevent delays. Coordinate with Civil, Mechanical, Structural, Electrical, and Instrumentation teams to ensure smooth project execution Safety Leadership: • Promote and enforce company HSE policies and client safety requirements. • Conduct toolbox talks, safety meetings, job hazard analyses (JHA), and site inspections. • Ensure personnel comply with Permit-to-Work (PTW) requirements. • Identify and mitigate construction risks and unsafe conditions. • Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions where required. Quality Assurance & Control: • Ensure compliance with applicable standards such as ASME, API, ASTM, and project specifications. • Verify that welding, NDT, hydro -testing, flushing, and preservation activities meet quality requirements. • Review inspection reports and coordinate closure of punch list items. Support quality audits and client inspections Planning & Progress Monitoring: • Review project schedules and develop detailed piping execution plans. • Allocate manpower, equipment, and materials effectively. • Monitor work progress against baseline schedules. • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly construction progress reports. Identify schedule risks and implement recovery plans when needed Resource Management: • Manage supervisors, foremen, welders, pipe fitters, riggers, and subcontractors. • Ensure adequate manpower levels for project requirements. • Coordinate equipment, tools, cranes, and construction materials. • Optimize resource utilization to improve productivity and reduce costs. Material Control: • Verify piping materials received match project requirements. • Monitor material availability and coordinate procurement requirements. Ensure proper material storage, traceability, and preservation Stakeholder Coordination: • Liaise with Engineering, Procurement, Quality, HSE, and Client representatives. • Participate in construction meetings and project reviews. • Resolve technical and construction-related issues in coordination with engineering teams. • Bachelor's Degre in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline. • Minimum 10-15 years of piping construction experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, LNG, or Energy projects. • At least 5 years in a supervisory or superintendent role. • Proven experience in EPC projects and brownfield/greenfield developments. • Experience managing large workforce and subcontractors • Kuwait based- Transferable visa and Driving license Leadership Skills: • Strong leadership and team management capabilities. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to motivate multicultural workforce. • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Software Proficiency: • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). • Primavera P6 or MS Project. • Construction reporting and project management systems. Key Competencies: • Safety Leadership • Construction Planning & Execution • Team Management • Quality Focus • Schedule Management • Cost Control • Technical Problem Solving • Stakeholder Management • Risk Assessment • Communication & Reporting Technical Knowledge: Strong knowledge of: • ASME B31.3 • ASME Section IX • API Standards • Welding and NDT requirements • Hydro-testing and flushing procedures • Piping fabrication and installation practices • Isometric drawings and P&IDs • Mechanical completion and commissioning processes Typical Project Experience: Should possess hands-on experience in: • Refineries • Onshore Central Processing Facilities. • Gas Processing Plants • LNG Facilities • Pipelines • Tank Farms • Petrochemical Plants • Terminal and Export Facilities