Mechanical Construction Supervisor

MAIN FUNCTIONS

Supervise and coordinate mechanical construction activities in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, schedules, procedures, and project requirements.
Coordinate daily mechanical construction activities involving equipment installation, piping, mechanical systems, rotating equipment, static equipment, and associated facilities.
Review mechanical drawings, specifications, method statements, work packs, and construction procedures before commencement of work.
Supervise installation, alignment, leveling, grouting, and commissioning preparation of static and rotating equipment.
Monitor installation of pumps, compressors, turbines, generators, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, valves, and other mechanical equipment.
Supervise piping fabrication and installation, including pipe supports, valves, flanges, fittings, pressure testing, flushing, and reinstatement.
Ensure mechanical equipment and piping installations conform to approved engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and manufacturer requirements.
Coordinate with civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation, QA/QC, HSE, commissioning, and engineering teams to resolve construction interfaces and site issues.
Monitor contractor and subcontractor performance, productivity, manpower, equipment utilization, and work quality.
Verify that materials and equipment are available, correctly identified, inspected, and properly stored before installation.
Ensure proper implementation of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), quality procedures, inspection requirements, and approved construction work packs.
Coordinate mechanical inspections, testing, punch-list activities, mechanical completion, and system handover.
Supervise hydrostatic and pneumatic testing, pressure testing, flushing, cleaning, leak testing, and reinstatement activities as applicable.
Ensure equipment alignment, shaft alignment, bolt torquing, flange management, welding support, and other critical mechanical activities are properly controlled.
Monitor preservation requirements for installed and completed mechanical equipment.
Identify construction constraints, technical issues, design discrepancies, and field changes and coordinate timely resolution.
Monitor construction progress against approved schedules and provide accurate progress updates to the Construction Manager.
Participate in daily coordination meetings, construction planning meetings, toolbox talks, and pre-job meetings.
Ensure all mechanical construction activities comply with approved Permit-to-Work (PTW), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), risk assessments, lifting plans, and safe work procedures.
Conduct regular site inspections to identify unsafe conditions, quality deficiencies, and deviations from approved requirements.
Maintain accurate records of daily activities, manpower, equipment, materials, inspections, testing, progress, and outstanding work.
Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, mechanical completion, and final project handover activities.
Ensure completed mechanical systems are properly documented and handed over with all relevant drawings, inspection records, test certificates, and completion dossiers.
Promote continuous improvement, safe working practices, quality workmanship, and efficient use of project resources.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Construction Manager or Project Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Technology, or a related discipline.
Typically 8 – 10 years of relevant mechanical construction experience, preferably within oil & gas, petrochemical, power, marine, or other industrial projects.
Proven experience supervising mechanical equipment, piping, fabrication, installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
Strong knowledge of mechanical construction methods, piping systems, rotating and static equipment, equipment alignment, and pressure testing.
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, mechanical drawings, isometrics, equipment drawings, plot plans, and construction work packs.
Knowledge of applicable codes and standards such as ASME, API, AWS, and relevant project specifications.
Experience coordinating contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary site teams.
Good understanding of QA/QC requirements, ITPs, inspection procedures, punch-list management, and mechanical completion.
Strong knowledge of HSE requirements, including PTW, JSA, risk assessments, lifting operations, confined-space work, and SIMOPS.
Strong leadership, communication, coordination, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with construction/project management systems.
Ability to work effectively in demanding site environments, including offshore or remote locations where required.