Piping Supervisor

Piping Supervisor

Job Brief

We are seeking an experienced Piping Supervisor to oversee piping construction activities during the project execution phase of a major Green Steel project. The successful candidate will supervise contractors, ensuring piping installations are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and construction schedules. This role involves close collaboration with Construction Management, Engineering, Quality, HSE, and contractor teams to ensure successful execution of piping works across assigned project areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise all piping construction activities within assigned areas of the project.
• Ensure contractors execute piping works in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, procedures, and project standards.
• Promote and enforce project HSE requirements, ensuring all piping activities are performed safely.
• Coordinate daily piping construction activities with contractors, construction management, engineering, QA/QC, and commissioning teams.
• Monitor installation of process piping, utility piping, supports, valves, specialty items, and associated mechanical systems.
• Review construction drawings, isometrics, P&IDs, work packs, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Verify piping installations comply with design requirements, applicable codes, and project specifications.
• Conduct routine site inspections to ensure quality workmanship and identify deficiencies requiring corrective action.
• Monitor contractor productivity, workforce allocation, and installation progress against project schedules.
• Assist in resolving construction issues, field changes, and engineering queries.
• Support hydrotesting, flushing, cleaning, reinstatement, and pre-commissioning activities.
• Ensure timely completion of inspections, testing, punch list closure, and turnover documentation.
• Participate in progress meetings, toolbox talks, safety meetings, and coordination workshops.
• Prepare daily and weekly progress reports for Construction Management.
• Support commissioning and start-up teams during project handover phases.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Piping Superintendent or Construction Manager.

Requirements and Skills

• Minimum 10 years of experience in piping construction within EPC, EPCM, steel, mining, energy, petrochemical, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Piping Supervisor or Piping Superintendent role.
• Strong knowledge of piping installation, field fabrication, pipe supports, valves, specialty items, and mechanical completion processes.
• Experience supervising large multi-disciplinary construction contractors.
• Thorough understanding of piping drawings, isometrics, P&IDs, GAs, and construction specifications.
• Knowledge of piping codes and standards including ASME, EN, and project-specific requirements.
• Experience with hydrotesting, flushing, pressure testing, mechanical completion, and turnover activities.
• Strong understanding of construction safety procedures and permit-to-work systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve field construction issues effectively.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and construction reporting systems.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to work on a rotational basis in Northern Sweden.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree or technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Piping Engineering, or related discipline.
• Previous experience on steel plants, mining operations, battery plants, power generation facilities, or other large-scale industrial facilities.
• Experience within PMC, EPC, or EPCM project delivery environments.
• Familiarity with construction management systems and digital turnover tools.
• Knowledge of European construction regulations and standards.