A leading Oil & Gas operator is seeking an experienced Construction Supervisor (Piping/Structure) to support offshore compression projects in Qatar. The successful candidate will oversee brownfield, shutdown, hook-up, and commissioning activities while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and project requirements throughout offshore execution phases.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise offshore piping and structural construction activities during brownfield, shutdown, hook-up, and commissioning phases.
- Ensure all offshore operations are executed in compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and project specifications.
- Coordinate contractor and subcontractor activities related to construction, mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, and commissioning.
- Monitor project execution to ensure schedule adherence, asset integrity protection, and operational excellence.
- Review engineering deliverables and verify constructability requirements.
- Assess contractor performance and identify potential delays, technical issues, or deviations from project requirements.
- Coordinate closely with operations teams, contractors, and offshore stakeholders to maintain efficient project execution.
- Participate in Permit to Work (PTW) meetings and ensure work permits are issued in accordance with approved procedures and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
- Ensure compliance with applicable international standards, company procedures, and QatarEnergy requirements.
- Promote a strong safety culture across offshore facilities, marine units, and work sites.
- Participate in lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Higher National Diploma or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
Experience
- Minimum 8 years of experience in construction, fabrication, installation, offshore execution, hook-up, completion, or commissioning activities within the Oil & Gas industry.
- Experience working on large-scale offshore projects.
- Previous exposure to brownfield modifications and shutdown execution activities.
- Experience with offshore construction contractors, EPC companies, or operating companies.
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of offshore construction and installation practices.
- Experience with piping, structural steel, hook-up, and commissioning activities.
- Understanding of offshore fabrication, brownfield modifications, and tie-in operations.
- Familiarity with international engineering codes, standards, and offshore safety requirements.
- Knowledge of Permit to Work (PTW) systems and safe execution procedures.
- Understanding of LNG, sour gas, and offshore production facilities.
- Ability to review construction progress, technical documents, and contractor performance reports.
Key Competencies
- Strong leadership and supervision capabilities.
- Excellent coordination and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong commitment to safety and quality standards.
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to work in demanding offshore environments and rotational schedules.
- Strong communication and reporting skills.
What You'll Gain
- Long-term offshore project assignment with a major Oil & Gas operator.
- Opportunity to work on high-profile offshore compression projects.
- Exposure to brownfield, shutdown, hook-up, and commissioning activities.
- Collaborative multicultural project environment.
- Potential contract extension based on project requirements.
Interested candidates with offshore piping and structural construction experience are encouraged to apply and take part in one of Qatar's major energy projects.