Equipment Supervisor

Job description / Role

Location: Jazan, Saudi Arabia

Our client is a leading EPC organisation that has been awarded a large Oil & Gas project on the new Jazan Industrial City project in Saudi Arabia. Our client is seeking an experienced Travel Safety Manager to work site based on a 10 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation.

This is an excellent opportunity to work long term contract on a multi-$Bn prestigious project within a leading organisation.

Responsibilities:
* Reporting directly to the Site Construction Manager
* The successful execution of all the assigned discipline scope and/or areas of the site construction Works in accordance with the project schedule, cost and other KPIs.
* The safe execution of the work being supervised and supporting the site safety program.
* The successful execution of the equipment erection scope in coordination with any specialist vendor representatives.

Specific tasks will include:
* The management of any design issues or Technical Queries (TQs) between the contractors and the site design team or relevant TQ Coordinator in the site offices
* Ensuring that the method statements for the work are reviewed and approved to ensure compliance with the relevant specifications
* Ensuring that the site cleaning requirements for oxygen and process fluids are understood and that the pre-fabricated piping and equipment is either cleaned using an appropriate method or, if supplied free issued, is maintained in its clean state.
* Ensure that purges of dry oil free air are maintained on equipment, piping circuits and materials as necessary to maintain the cleanliness requirements.
* Ensure that the QAQC system checks on cleanliness are made and that closing welds and joints on oxygen equipment/piping are recorded and signed off in an appropriate way.
* Ensure that the method of pressure testing equipment in circuits is understood and that hydro testing is only carried out on circuits containing water or steam. All other circuits are to be pneumatically tested.
* The day to day supervision of a group of sub-contractor's construction teams as agreed at site.
* Maintain a strong and effective professional working relationship with the Project and Construction Management and the other contractors.
* Support and promote the implementation of the Project Safety, Security and Quality plans
* Provide leadership to ensure prompt prioritisation and coordination of all unforeseen issues at the site, escalating to the Construction Supervisor as necessary
* Write regular progress reports as required by the Construction Supervisor/Manager

Salary & Package:
* Long term contract
* 10 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation, single status
* 60 hours per week (10 hours x 6 weeks
* Site / camp based position
* All accommodation, food, laundry provided at site
* Transportation provided by the company

Requirements

* Degree or Diploma, in an appropriate Engineering discipline e.g. mechanical.
* 5 years of experience in Construction on industrial gases, oil & gas or related industry projects which should be construction site based.
* The successful execution of the EQUIPMENT ERECTION is essential
* Familiarity with equipment listed such as:
* Familiarity with oxygen cleaning processes
* Team Player
* Strong communicator written and oral
* Strong and effective coordinator
* Organised, disciplined, able to perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities and parallel tasks
* Report writing skills
* Experience of working in a multicultural project team
* Middle East project experience
* Large rotating equipment such as air compressors.
* Static equipment including pressure vessels, shell and tube heat exchangers, cryogenic vapoursiers, vacuum storage tanks
* Pumps including cryogenic and water pumps.
* Vessles including random packing, supports and holding down grids.
* Adsorption vessels including mixed adsorbant installation, support screens

About the Company

The Highfield Company is a specialist recruitment consultancy that focuses on the international construction and engineering industry sectors. With combined recruitment experience of more than 20 years, the directors have worked on technical and management positions at all levels, from Graduate to Executive, and for many of the Construction industry’s leading companies.

With experience of sourcing candidates for assignments in over 100 countries, The Highfield Company is perfectly equipped to service the needs and requirements of any construction, property or engineering based employer anywhere in the world. Our consultants are specialists in their designated disciplines, which include Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Oil & Gas, PQS & Cost Consultancy, Project Management, Consulting Engineering, Mechanical & Electrical and Facilities Management.