Construction Superintendent (Piping)

We are seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent (Piping) to support a major offshore LNG compression project.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising piping fabrication, spool erection, installation, and completion activities for offshore CP Topsides, ensuring safe execution, quality compliance, and alignment with project construction schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise piping fabrication, spool erection, and installation activities for offshore topsides.
• Ensure piping fabrication and installation are executed according to approved construction sequences, engineering specifications, and project schedules.
• Supervise contractors and subcontractors to maintain HSE, quality, and construction performance.
• Monitor piping fabrication progress, workforce resources, and installation priorities.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to resolve site clashes, constructability issues, and technical discrepancies.
• Oversee piping preservation, mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, and commissioning-related activities.
• Ensure proper execution of line walks, hydrotesting, flushing/drying, reinstatement, and flange management.
• Review construction documentation, deviations, completion dossiers, and as-built records.
• Identify construction delays, quality concerns, and technical risks, recommending corrective actions.
• Ensure piping installation activities are completed with zero outstanding carry-over work before yard departure.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma qualification.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in piping supervision on large offshore decks, topsides, or living quarters projects.
• Demonstrated experience in offshore piping spool fabrication and installation.
• Hands-on experience with CRA clad, exotic, GRE, and carbon steel piping systems.
• Strong knowledge of piping mechanical completion, line walks, hydrotesting, flushing/drying, reinstatement, and flange management.
• Familiarity with applicable international codes, piping specifications, fabrication requirements, and construction safety standards.
• Experience supervising multinational construction teams and contractors.
• Understanding of offshore fabrication, transportation, installation, brownfield execution, and hook-up activities.
• Knowledge of construction risks associated with sour gas and LNG production facilities.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and site coordination capabilities.

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