PMC Construction Supervisor - Pipeline

Role Overview

Wood PLC is recruiting an experienced Construction Supervisor – Pipeline for an ADNOC Onshore client based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, within the Oil, Gas & New Energies business.

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors with 33,000 people in around 50 countries. The Oil, Gas & New Energies business is the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions across oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids, and decarbonization and electrification markets. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara, a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies.

Role Purpose

Supervise and monitor all pipeline construction activities executed by EPC contractors, ensuring compliance with ADNOC standards, project specifications, HSE requirements, quality procedures, and approved schedules. Act as the PMC representative at site to ensure safe and efficient execution of pipeline installation, testing, commissioning, and handover activities.

Key Responsibilities

Construction Supervision

• Supervise pipeline construction activities including ROW preparation, trenching and excavation, stringing and pipe laying, welding and NDT, coating and wrapping, lowering-in activities, and backfilling and reinstatement.
• Monitor contractor compliance with approved IFC drawings, method statements, and project procedures.
• Ensure construction activities are executed in accordance with ADNOC specifications and international codes.
• Verify availability of materials, equipment, manpower, and permits before commencement of work.
• Conduct daily site inspections and monitor productivity.

Health, Safety & Environment

• Enforce ADNOC HSE requirements and Life Saving Rules.
• Participate in toolbox talks, site safety walks, and risk assessments.
• Monitor implementation of PTW (Permit to Work) system.
• Ensure safe execution of lifting, excavation, hydrotesting, and tie-in activities.
• Report unsafe acts and conditions and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

Quality Assurance & Inspection

• Ensure compliance with approved ITPs and QA/QC procedures.
• Witness pipeline welding, NDT, coating inspection, hydrotesting, and mechanical completion activities.
• Verify punch list closure before commissioning.
• Review construction records and quality documentation.

Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate with engineering, QA/QC, HSE, survey, and commissioning teams.
• Attend construction progress meetings with EPC contractors.
• Resolve site construction issues and escalate critical concerns to PMC management.
• Coordinate tie-ins and shutdown activities with operations personnel.

Planning & Reporting

• Monitor construction progress against approved schedules.
• Identify delays and recommend recovery actions.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly construction reports.
• Track construction KPIs and contractor performance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related disciplines.
• Minimum 10–15 years of pipeline construction experience in oil and gas projects.
• Minimum 5 years in a PMC or client representative role.
• ADNOC onshore project experience preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of ASME B31.4/B31.8.
• Strong knowledge of API standards.
• Strong knowledge of ADNOC onshore specifications.
• Strong knowledge of pipeline welding and NDT requirements.
• Strong knowledge of hydrotesting and commissioning procedures.

Additional Information

Benefits

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across the business.
• Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews to ensure alignment with market rates.
• Medical Insurance covering inpatient and outpatient medical care.
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance.
• End of Service Gratuity in line with UAE Labor Law.
• The Employee Share Plan giving opportunity to purchase Wood shares with company match.
• Long Service Award recognizing commitment and loyalty at 5-year service milestones.
• Commitment to continued professional development with tailored development plans.
• Global connections with experts around the world at the leading edge of the industry.
• Energy Transition Academy community sharing knowledge and exposure to existing and emerging energy systems.

Location

Position is based at onshore site in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.