Piping Supervisor - Fabrication

Job Description

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Piping Supervisor with a proven track record in the industry, ensuring the successful execution of projects and alignment with company goals for a high-profile client.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5 - year service milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems - delivered by experts in their field
  
  

Job Objective

To supervise and coordinate all piping fabrication activities within the fabrication shop, ensuring compliance with ADNOC standards, project specifications, and approved procedures. The role is responsible for delivering high-quality fabrication works safely, on schedule, and in alignment with EPCM execution requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day piping fabrication activities including cutting, fit-up, welding, and assembly in the fabrication shop.
• Ensure all fabrication works are executed in accordance with approved drawings (isometrics), WPS, ITPs, and ADNOC project specifications.
• Coordinate closely with engineering, QA/QC, and planning teams to ensure smooth workflow and timely resolution of technical queries.
• Monitor productivity and optimize resource utilization (manpower, materials, and equipment).
• Ensure availability of materials, tools, and consumables to avoid delays in fabrication activities.
• Enforce strict adherence to HSE policies and ADNOC safety standards within the fabrication shop.
• Review fabrication drawings and identify potential constructability issues prior to execution.
• Coordinate with QA/QC inspectors for stage inspections, weld inspections, and final acceptance.
• Track fabrication progress and report daily/weekly status to Construction/Project Management.
• Ensure proper identification, traceability, and handling of piping materials in line with project requirements.
• Supervise subcontractors (if applicable) and ensure compliance with contractual and technical requirements.
• Support pre-commissioning activities by ensuring fabricated spools meet quality and documentation requirements.
• Maintain records of fabrication activities, weld maps, and production reports.
  
  

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in piping fabrication, with at least 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Proven experience working on ADNOC projects or similar Middle East oil & gas EPC/EPCM projects.
• Strong knowledge of piping fabrication processes, welding techniques, NDT requirements, and international codes (ASME, API).
• Familiarity with ADNOC standards, specifications, and HSE requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret piping isometrics, GA drawings, and P&IDs.
• Experience in managing fabrication shop operations, workforce supervision, and productivity control.
• Good coordination and communication skills with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and schedule adherence.
• Experience with large-scale, multi-billion-dollar EPCM projects.
• Knowledge of material control systems and spool tracking.
• Basic computer skills for reporting and documentation (MS Office, fabrication tracking systems).
• Leadership ability to manage multicultural workforce in a high-pressure environment.
  
  

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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