Job Description/Specification:
We are seeking an experienced Piping Supervisor / PTW Holder with strong expertise in piping fabrication, erection, installation, welding, testing, and commissioning activities. The role requires hands-on experience in operating NGL plants, particularly in piping tie-in preparation and execution while coordinating closely with NGL Operations.
The successful candidate will supervise piping construction crews, ensure compliance with approved drawings and procedures, manage Permit to Work requirements, and coordinate safe execution of tie-ins, isolation, testing, reinstatement, and pre-commissioning activities.
About This Role
This position is suited to a piping construction professional who can manage site activities in an operating plant environment while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, productivity, and schedule performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and ensure compliance with Permit to Work (PTW) procedures, toolbox talks, JSA requirements, and site safety regulations.
- Supervise piping fabrication, fit-up, welding, erection, installation, and pipe support works.
- Coordinate hydrotesting, flushing, reinstatement, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities.
- Supervise pipe fitters, fabricators, welders, and other skilled piping personnel.
- Review and interpret P&IDs, piping isometrics, GA drawings, piping layouts, support drawings, and MTOs.
- Monitor fit-up and welding activities in accordance with approved WPS, PQR, and welder qualification requirements.
- Plan and execute Management of Change (MOC) activities related to piping construction.
- Lead tie-in activities within operating NGL plants, ensuring proper preparation, isolation, execution, testing, and reinstatement.
- Coordinate with NGL Operations for tie-in permits, process/equipment isolation, worksite preparation, execution, and return to service.
- Ensure construction activities comply with approved drawings, specifications, procedures, HSE requirements, and project schedules.
- Monitor workforce productivity, manpower requirements, resource allocation, and daily construction progress.
- Coordinate with QA/QC, HSE, commissioning, engineering, and operations teams to resolve site issues and maintain work progress.
Minimum Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) or a related discipline.
- Relevant experience in piping construction, fabrication, erection, welding, testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning.
- Proven experience with NGL plant piping and tie-in activities in an operating plant environment.
- Strong knowledge of PTW systems, plant isolation, reinstatement, and safe work practices.
- Experience supervising multidisciplinary piping construction crews and skilled manpower.
- Ability to work effectively with NGL Operations and other project stakeholders.
Technical Skills
- Piping Construction & Installation
- Piping Fabrication & Erection
- Fit-Up & Welding Supervision
- Hydrotesting & Flushing
- Reinstatement & Pre-Commissioning
- Permit to Work (PTW)
- Toolbox Talks & Workforce Safety
- NGL Plant Tie-Ins
- Process & Equipment Isolation
- P&ID & Isometric Drawing Interpretation
- GA & Piping Layouts
- Pipe Support Drawings
- MTO Review & Material Coordination
- WPS/PQR & Welder Qualification Compliance
- Management of Change (MOC)
- Manpower Planning & Resource Allocation
- Construction Progress Monitoring
Desired Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate should be a hands-on piping construction supervisor with strong leadership and workforce management skills. Experience working safely around live/operating NGL facilities, coordinating plant tie-ins, and managing PTW and isolation requirements is highly valued.
Candidates should demonstrate strong technical knowledge, safety awareness, communication skills, and the ability to coordinate multiple piping activities from fabrication through commissioning and reinstatement.