Construction Supervisor - Mechanical

About the company

Airswift is an international workforce solutions firm serving the energy, process, and infrastructure sectors. The company partners with clients to deliver end-to-end staffing solutions and help secure the talent needed to complete major projects. It operates with a large global network of employees and contractors across more than 70 countries.

Role overview

The organization is looking for a Construction Supervisor (Mechanical) to support a major oil and gas project in Qatar. The role is focused on supervising mechanical construction, installation, inspection, pre-commissioning, and completion activities for static and rotating equipment.

Qualification requirements

• A degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a university that is internationally recognized is required.
• Formal training in QA/QC-related functions is preferred.

Experience and technical background

• At least 10 years of overall experience in static and rotating equipment installation, with inspection coordination exposure in midstream or downstream oil and gas construction.
• Prior experience as an EPIC contractor supervisor is essential, while experience as a client or PMC supervisor is an added advantage.
• Current work exposure in industrial cities in Qatar and/or other GCC countries is required.
• Strong familiarity with international and industry standards such as ASME, ANSI, ISO, API, NFPA, and Shell DEP is necessary.
• Certification in API 510 and API 653 would be beneficial.
• Solid background in coating systems and procedures, including painting, galvanizing, wrapping, insulation, and refractory lining, is expected; BGAS or API certification would be an advantage.
• Hands-on experience in static and rotating equipment installation, FAT, alignment, inspection, punch closure, pressure testing, pre-commissioning, and mechanical completion is required.
• Ability to read equipment layouts, mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and manufacturer instructions is essential.
• Excellent written and spoken English, along with strong planning, coordination, and organization skills, is needed.

Project environment and site experience

• Experience on greenfield or new-build construction sites.
• Experience on brownfield or live process plant environments.
• Practical knowledge of permit-to-work systems, including isolation and lockout/tagout for live services.
• Experience with tie-ins to live facilities, including testing and integration with existing systems.
• Exposure to stage inspection and testing of construction work against approved ITPs.
• Strong understanding of lifting plans and crane studies; an approved lifting supervisor certificate would be an advantage.

Additional skills

• Strong technical judgment and the ability to prioritize and manage work effectively.
• Good communication, influencing, and coordination skills across different stakeholders.
• Comfort using MS Office tools such as Outlook, Excel, Word, PDF, and PowerPoint, as well as engineering software relevant to the discipline.

Primary responsibilities

• Work closely with the HSE Supervisor on safety matters and lead safe practices on site.
• Escalate progress updates, site events, key issues, trends, and improvement ideas to the discipline construction lead or senior construction supervisor.
• Support review and approval of construction documents such as method statements, JHAs, and MARs, and take part in HSE walkdowns.
• Oversee EPIC contractor activities for static and rotating equipment installation and inspection in line with approved engineering documents and project schedules.
• Attend RFIs as required by approved ITPs, including material receiving inspections, and sign off relevant reports in coordination with the lead construction supervisor.
• Verify the quality of fabrication and erection work, including dimensional accuracy, correct orientation, and compliance with material and design requirements.
• Direct contractors on all mechanical matters related to static and rotating equipment installation.
• Supervise installation execution, FAT, alignment checks, punch list clearing, pressure testing, pre-commissioning, and reinstatement works.
• Manage final mechanical completion inspections and punch closure activities.
• Oversee pre-commissioning to ensure all safety and quality expectations are met.
• Lead site inspections with vendors or suppliers where needed, support PSSR activities, and assist operations during pre-startup and startup when directed.
• Coordinate contractor mobilization at site.
• Check contractor manpower and prior-day work daily to confirm compliance with contract requirements.
• Interpret P&IDs, GA drawings, structural drawings, equipment layouts, mechanical drawings, and manufacturer manuals to support site execution.
• Keep a daily site diary and report anomalies or deviations from contract requirements, along with corrective actions, to the senior supervisor.
• Sign work permits and ensure contractors comply with permit conditions.
• Contribute to as-built drawing development and related documentation.
• Monitor contractor performance, inspect ongoing work, and help prevent incidents by enforcing safety standards.
• Coordinate closely with QA/QC inspectors on all quality-related matters.

Other notes

The role involves work in Qatar for a major oil and gas company and is tied to construction supervision within an active project environment.