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Site Supervisor - Valve Installations

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Roles & Responsibilities

Job Title: Site Supervisor – Valve Installations 

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Site Supervisor – Valve Installations to lead and coordinate valve installation activities at industrial and infrastructure project sites. In this mid-level role, you will be responsible for overseeing field execution, ensuring technical compliance, safety adherence, and timely delivery of valve installation scopes. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with a variety of valve types and a strong foundation in mechanical supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

Field Supervision & Execution

  • Lead daily valve installation activities, ensuring work is executed according to drawings, specifications, and safety standards.

  • Supervise mechanical crews and subcontractors during valve fitting, alignment, torquing, and testing processes.

  • Ensure work fronts are safely prepared with proper tools, equipment, and permits before execution.

Valve Installation Oversight

  • Oversee installation of isolation valves (gate, globe, butterfly), control valves, check valves, and safety relief valves.

  • Ensure proper flange management, gasket selection, torque tightening, and leak-free joint completion.

  • Collaborate with QA/QC teams to verify installation checklists, pressure testing, and punch list closure.

Safety & Compliance

  • Enforce compliance with site safety procedures (LOTO, confined space, working at height, hot work).

  • Conduct toolbox talks, pre-job briefings, and hazard assessments.

  • Monitor adherence to PTW systems and report near misses/incidents promptly.

Documentation & Quality Assurance

  • Maintain daily site logs, valve tracking registers, and completion reports.

  • Review and sign off installation records, inspection forms, and valve datasheets.

  • Ensure all installed valves are tagged and documented per project requirements.

Coordination & Communication

  • Liaise with planning, piping, QA/QC, and operations teams to ensure seamless installation flow.

  • Attend coordination meetings, provide daily updates, and resolve field issues promptly.

  • Support site engineers in providing feedback on technical changes or constructability challenges.

Qualifications and Skills:

Educational Requirements:

  • Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or equivalent technical discipline.

Experience:

  • 4–7 years of experience in mechanical supervision, including at least 2–3 years focused on valve installation in industrial or infrastructure settings.

  • Experience with pipeline, plant piping, utility systems, or process equipment installations is an advantage.

Technical Skills:

  • Strong understanding of valve types, installation methods, flange management, and bolt torqueing practices.

  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting P&IDs, isometrics, valve datasheets, and alignment drawings.

  • Familiarity with relevant standards such as ASME, API (e.g., API 598, 6D), and site HSE regulations.

Soft Skills:

  • Strong leadership and coordination skills with the ability to manage multi-skilled crews.

  • Good verbal and written communication skills.

  • Ability to work under pressure and deliver results within tight shutdown or project schedules.

Preferred Certifications:

  • API 598, 6D (awareness or certification)

  • OSHA 30, NEBOSH, or equivalent site safety certification

  • Permit-to-Work, flange management, or torqueing tool training

Job Detail
  • Work Type: Full Time
  • Languages to be known : English
  • Country: United Arab Emirates
  • City: Dubai
  • Job Category : Oil and Gas