Job description

Title:

"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

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KBR is looking for Senior Construction Supervisor – Mechanical Rotating with Onshore Site project experience in MEGA EPC projects to be based in Abu Dhabi Site for PMC project.

Job Purpose

The Senior Construction Supervisor – Mechanical Rotating is responsible for supervising and coordinating all piping construction activities for oil and gas projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and quality execution in accordance with project specifications, engineering drawings, approved procedures, and project schedules. The role oversees contractors, subcontractors, and piping crews involved in fabrication, erection, installation, testing, and pre-commissioning activities.

Key Responsibilities

Construction Supervision

• Supervise all Mechanical Rotating installation and erection activities for onshore and offshore oil & gas facilities.
• Ensure piping works are executed in compliance with approved IFC drawings, specifications, method statements, and project requirements.
• Coordinate piping construction activities with Civil, Mechanical, Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Commissioning teams.
• Monitor daily construction activities to ensure planned targets are achieved.
• Verify correct installation of pipe supports, spool assemblies, valves, fittings, and specialty items.

Execution & Coordination

• Manage and supervise contractor and subcontractor piping teams.
• Ensure availability of manpower, tools, equipment, and materials required for construction activities.
• Review work packs, construction schedules, and fabrication priorities.
• Resolve site-related construction issues and coordinate engineering clarifications.
• Interface with vendors and technical specialists regarding piping systems and equipment connections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 10–15 years of piping construction experience in Oil & Gas projects.
• At least 5 years in a senior supervisory role.
• Proven experience in:
  • Refineries
  • Petrochemical Plants
  • LNG Facilities
  • Gas Processing Plants
  • Pipeline Projects
  • Offshore Platforms
  • EPC Projects
• Experience with international operators such as ADNOC, Saudi Aramco, QatarEnergy, PDO, Shell, BP, ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies, or similar is highly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of:
  • ASME B31.3 Process Piping
  • ASME B31.4 / B31.8 Pipelines
  • API Standards
  • ASTM Standards
  • ISO Standards
  • Welding Codes and NDT Requirements
• Ability to read and interpret:
  • P&IDs
  • Isometric Drawings
  • General Arrangement Drawings
  • Plot Plans
  • Stress Analysis Reports
• Knowledge of hydrotesting, pneumatic testing, flushing, and commissioning requirements.
• Familiarity with construction management software and MS Office applications.

Core Competencies

• Leadership and team management
• Construction planning and coordination
• Strong technical piping knowledge
• Problem solving and decision making
• Communication and stakeholder management
• Quality and safety leadership
• Conflict resolution
• Schedule and productivity management

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Piping installation completion against schedule
• Safety performance and incident-free execution
• Welding quality and rejection rates
• Hydrotest and inspection completion rates
• Productivity and manpower utilization
• Punch list closure and system turnover performance
• Compliance with quality and client requirements
• Successful mechanical completion achievements

Interested and suitable candidates please apply for the role. Suitable candidates will be contacted directly.