SUPERVISOR AND GENERAL FOREMAN (M&E)

Responsibilities

A piping supervisor's day-to-day duties combine technical expertise with strong leadership and project management skills. Key responsibilities include:

• On-site supervision: Managing and coordinating the daily activities of pipefitters, welders, and other installation teams.
• Safety enforcement: Conducting regular safety meetings and inspections, including toolbox talks, to enforce all health, safety, and environment (HSE) protocols.
• Quality control: Inspecting all work to ensure it meets technical specifications, codes, and industry standards.
• Planning and scheduling: Preparing work plans, allocating manpower, equipment, and materials to ensure tasks are completed on time and within budget.
• Drawing interpretation: Reviewing and interpreting technical documents, such as piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and isometric drawings, and providing guidance to the crew.
• Coordination and communication: Liaising with project managers, other supervisors (e.g., civil and electrical), and clients to resolve issues and ensure seamless project execution.
• Reporting and documentation: Preparing and submitting daily progress reports, managing "as-built" sketches, and overseeing documentation for quality assurance.
• Testing and commissioning: Supporting and overseeing the preparation and execution of system tests, such as hydrostatic and pneumatic tests.
• Problem-solving: Addressing on-site issues, technical discrepancies, and project variations as they arise.
• Experience: Most positions require at least 5 years of experience in piping installation and maintenance, with a track record in a supervisory role. Experience in the specific industry, such as oil and gas or shipbuilding, is often necessary.
• Technical knowledge: Strong understanding of piping systems, materials, and fabrication and welding techniques. Proficiency in reading engineering drawings and familiarity with international piping codes and standards (e.g., ASME, API) are also essential.
• Leadership skills: The ability to effectively lead, motivate, and manage a team to achieve project goals.
• Communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are needed to coordinate with teams, report to management, and resolve conflicts.
• Problem-solving: The capacity to quickly identify and troubleshoot issues to minimize delays.
• Safety orientation: A strong commitment to ensuring a safe working environment and enforcing all safety regulations.