Mselect
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Piping Supervisor
- Salary
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Basra
- Deadline
- Oct 7, 2026
Mselect is hiring a Piping Supervisor for an international energy client in Basrah. The role involves overseeing daily EPC piping construction, pre-commissioning, and ensuring HSE and contractual compliance in the oil and gas sector.
About the job
mselect is looking to hire a Piping Supervisor for an international energy client in Basrah, Iraq. Candidates must have 5-10 years’ experience in the oil & gas industry, with significant construction experience. Fluency in English and Arabic is a must.
The jobholder's mission during the Execution Phase is to manage and monitor the daily execution of piping construction activities by the EPC Contractor, ensuring compliance with HSE requirements and the contract. The role involves coordinating with the Construction Area Lead and Construction Manager, identifying deviations and proposing appropriate corrective actions, and liaising with the supervision team to ensure progress, quality, and HSE requirements are maintained on site.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with site personnel and liaise daily with the company site superintendent
- Participate in pre-job planning, coordination and PTW meetings
- Proactive in site works preparation: Procedures, job cards, method of statement, rigging plan, permit to work, etc
- Supervise site construction activities, meeting quality and safety requirements
- Participate in the elaboration of the 5-week look-ahead planning and liaise with the site superintendent
- Ensure that the final documentation is updated to reflect the site conditions
- Collaborate with various stakeholders, including engineers, designers, and suppliers, to resolve any construction-related issues, attend technical survey requests, and ensure smooth project execution
- Ensure that the selected contractor follows through with the works, both in their premises for pre-fabrication and on-site during construction
- Supervise and mentor construction personnel, ensuring productivity and adherence to the project timeline
- Prepare, plan, coordinate and supervise operations in line with the site superintendent
- Ensure good coordination and manage all interfaces with other disciplines and the various entities involved in the project
- Check the technical information provided by the contractor and its consistency
- Anticipate supplies for the smooth running of the site
- Anticipate all potential problems, and propose, if necessary, alternative "practical" solutions
- Supervise pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, ensure mark-up documentation reflects the site condition, report on the punch list and follow up for completion, and formalise the handover dossier to FOPS
- Establish the daily report (progress of work, number of people, highlights, etc.)
- Validate and follow the scheduled work for his perimeter and ensure tracking
- Support/Substitute the contractor when it becomes essential for the success of the project
- Maintain good relationships with contractors, displaying flexibility when needed, while also enforcing necessary standards
Requirements
- Mechanical degree in engineering, construction, or a related field
- Minimum 5 to 10 years’ experience in the oil & gas industry with significant experience in construction
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with various stakeholders
- Ability to work under SIMOPS work conditions
- Excellent knowledge of the English language (Oral and written)
- Ability to work in a multicultural business environment
Skills
- Permit to Work (PTW)
- Rigging planning
- SIMOPS
- Pre-commissioning and commissioning
Details
- Profession
- Piping Supervisor
- Category
- Engineering
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Languages
- English · Arabic
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