Senior Pipe Facer (Site)
CR/082597
Posted: 10/06/2026
Job Title: Senior Pipe Facer (Site)
Reports to: Lead Equipment Technician (Site)
Location: Worldwide Onshore & Offshore
OVERVIEW OF ROLE
• Responsible for supervision and management of all Pipe facing operations on work sites both on and offshore as required.
• Responsible for equipment set-up and supervision of all pipe facing operations, including supervision and training of onsite Pipe facers.
All personnel are expected to contribute to creating a positive HSEQ culture within and ensure familiarity with and adherence to local HSEQ codes and practices.
SPECIFIC KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACTIVITIES
• Provide technical expertise for company and act as focal point for pipe facing issues.
• Responsible for pipe facers job allocation and shift allocation.
• Train and support site pipe facers as required.
• Maintain spare equipment/component stocks and ensure inventory is updated at site.
• Ensure planned maintenance regimes on pipe facing equipment is carried out and recorded.
• Determine work schedule and resource levels to meet pipe facing demand to ensure site has enough equipment and manpower for each job.
• Fault find/trouble shoot/problem solve as required.
• Feedback lessons learned and help update site pipe facing Site Task Instructions where required.
• Prepare PFM’s and set required parameters and tolerances.
• Oversee equipment set up on site.
• Provide cover for site bevellers when required.
• Provide mentorship, coaching and support as required to direct reports
• Take responsibility for safety of self and others.
• Prepare PFM’s and set required parameters and tolerances.
• Manage bevellers to ensure that pipe-end bevels are prepared in accordance with the project specification tolerances.
• Conduct continuous quality checks.
• Carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the Dept Manager.
• 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
• Equipment Technical Manager
• Welder Supervisor (Site) /Welding Superintendent (Site)
• Production Manager (Site)
• Equipment Department Personnel
• HSEQ
PERSON SPECIFICATION
• Experience of pipe facing operations and knowledge of pipe facing machines required.
• Experience of using various types of pipe facing equipment is required.
• Mechanical or a machining background is required.
• Experience of using abrasive equipment is required.
• Supervisory experience would be preferred.
• Assumes accountability for successful delivery of own work objectives.
• Communicates effectively and articulately at all levels
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and flexibility in work approach
• Works well independently, shows good initiative, and demonstrates good decision-making skills and responses proactively to problems/issues.
• Risk focused and demonstrates effective forward planning.
• Works effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrates professional approach when representing , builds and enhances relationships with Internal Stakeholders and clients where required.
• Works to deadlines and works effectively under pressure.
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: Senior Pipe Facer (Site)
Reports to: Lead Equipment Technician (Site)
Location: Worldwide Onshore & Offshore
OVERVIEW OF ROLE
• Responsible for supervision and management of all Pipe facing operations on work sites both on and offshore as required.
• Responsible for equipment set-up and supervision of all pipe facing operations, including supervision and training of onsite Pipe facers.
All personnel are expected to contribute to creating a positive HSEQ culture within and ensure familiarity with and adherence to local HSEQ codes and practices.
SPECIFIC KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACTIVITIES
• Provide technical expertise for company and act as focal point for pipe facing issues.
• Responsible for pipe facers job allocation and shift allocation.
• Train and support site pipe facers as required.
• Maintain spare equipment/component stocks and ensure inventory is updated at site.
• Ensure planned maintenance regimes on pipe facing equipment is carried out and recorded.
• Determine work schedule and resource levels to meet pipe facing demand to ensure site has enough equipment and manpower for each job.
• Fault find/trouble shoot/problem solve as required.
• Feedback lessons learned and help update site pipe facing Site Task Instructions where required.
• Prepare PFM’s and set required parameters and tolerances.
• Oversee equipment set up on site.
• Provide cover for site bevellers when required.
• Provide mentorship, coaching and support as required to direct reports
• Take responsibility for safety of self and others.
• Prepare PFM’s and set required parameters and tolerances.
• Manage bevellers to ensure that pipe-end bevels are prepared in accordance with the project specification tolerances.
• Conduct continuous quality checks.
• Carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the Dept Manager.
• 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
• Equipment Technical Manager
• Welder Supervisor (Site) /Welding Superintendent (Site)
• Production Manager (Site)
• Equipment Department Personnel
• HSEQ
PERSON SPECIFICATION
• Experience of pipe facing operations and knowledge of pipe facing machines required.
• Experience of using various types of pipe facing equipment is required.
• Mechanical or a machining background is required.
• Experience of using abrasive equipment is required.
• Supervisory experience would be preferred.
• Assumes accountability for successful delivery of own work objectives.
• Communicates effectively and articulately at all levels
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and flexibility in work approach
• Works well independently, shows good initiative, and demonstrates good decision-making skills and responses proactively to problems/issues.
• Risk focused and demonstrates effective forward planning.
• Works effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrates professional approach when representing , builds and enhances relationships with Internal Stakeholders and clients where required.
• Works to deadlines and works effectively under pressure.
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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