Pipe Facer (Site)
CR/082598
Posted: 10/06/2026
Job Title: Pipe Facer (Site)
Reports to: Senior Pipe Facer (Site)
Location: Worldwide Onshore & Offshore
OVERVIEW OF ROLE
Responsible for operation of PFM equipment and preparation of pipe-ends to project specification on work sites both on and offshore as required.
All personnel are expected to contribute to creating a positive HSEQ culture and ensure familiarity with and adherence to local HSEQ codes and practices.
SPECIFIC KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACTIVITIES
• Under supervision of the Senior Pipe Facer prepare and configure the PFM equipment and set up tooling in accordance to project specification
• Prepare pipe-end bevels for production when required.
• Monitor equipment during operation to ensure that specifications are being met
• Inspect completed bevel against project specifications.
• Monitor equipment performance.
• Check tooling and replace as required.
• Clean and maintain equipment.
• Feedback lessons learned to Senior Pipe Facer.
• Carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the Senior Pipe Facer.
• Use of Plasma and Burning Equipment.
• Use of Bandsaw for cutting pipe coupons etc.
• Use of External Clamshell type machines.
EXTERNAL/ CLASSROOM TRAINING
• Abrasive Wheels
• Overhead Crane (NPORS)
AUTHORITY/DIMENSIONS
• Operate within the Code of Conduct
• Operate according to Management Principles
• Support standards and procedures for the Equipment Function
KEY RELATIONSHIPS/ STAKEHOLDERS
Internal
• Senior Pipe Facer
• Bevelling Superintendent
• Welding Foreman/Superintendent
• Production Manager
• HSEQ
PERSON SPECIFICATION
• Experience of pipe facing operations and knowledge of pipe facing machines would be preferred.
• Mechanical or a machining background would be preferred.
• Experience of using abrasive equipment would be preferred.
• Communicates effectively and articulately would be preferred.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and flexibility in work approach.
• Works well independently, shows good initiative, demonstrates good decision-making skills and responses proactively to problems/issues.
• Works effectively as part of a team.
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
- Negotiable
- Azerbaijan, Baku
- Contract
Job Title: Pipe Facer (Site)
Reports to: Senior Pipe Facer (Site)
Location: Worldwide Onshore & Offshore
OVERVIEW OF ROLE
Responsible for operation of PFM equipment and preparation of pipe-ends to project specification on work sites both on and offshore as required.
All personnel are expected to contribute to creating a positive HSEQ culture and ensure familiarity with and adherence to local HSEQ codes and practices.
SPECIFIC KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACTIVITIES
• Under supervision of the Senior Pipe Facer prepare and configure the PFM equipment and set up tooling in accordance to project specification
• Prepare pipe-end bevels for production when required.
• Monitor equipment during operation to ensure that specifications are being met
• Inspect completed bevel against project specifications.
• Monitor equipment performance.
• Check tooling and replace as required.
• Clean and maintain equipment.
• Feedback lessons learned to Senior Pipe Facer.
• Carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the Senior Pipe Facer.
• Use of Plasma and Burning Equipment.
• Use of Bandsaw for cutting pipe coupons etc.
• Use of External Clamshell type machines.
EXTERNAL/ CLASSROOM TRAINING
• Abrasive Wheels
• Overhead Crane (NPORS)
AUTHORITY/DIMENSIONS
• Operate within the Code of Conduct
• Operate according to Management Principles
• Support standards and procedures for the Equipment Function
KEY RELATIONSHIPS/ STAKEHOLDERS
Internal
• Senior Pipe Facer
• Bevelling Superintendent
• Welding Foreman/Superintendent
• Production Manager
• HSEQ
PERSON SPECIFICATION
• Experience of pipe facing operations and knowledge of pipe facing machines would be preferred.
• Mechanical or a machining background would be preferred.
• Experience of using abrasive equipment would be preferred.
• Communicates effectively and articulately would be preferred.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and flexibility in work approach.
• Works well independently, shows good initiative, demonstrates good decision-making skills and responses proactively to problems/issues.
• Works effectively as part of a team.
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
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