Mechanical Piping Supervisor

Mechanical Piping Supervisor

The Mechanical Piping Supervisor acts as the owner's technical and delivery representative for all mechanical piping systems associated with energy infrastructure projects, accountable for providing technical assurance, programme certainty, and supply-chain oversight to ensure contractors and suppliers deliver the mechanical scope safely within compliance and in accordance with project requirements.

The Mechanical Piping Supervisor manages and coordinates all mechanical piping construction works and ensures that projects are completed safely, on time and on budget.

Responsibilities

• Act as the single point of focus for mechanical piping systems on behalf of the client and manage control of the piping scope across balance of plant, BESS mechanical systems, and interconnecting infrastructure.
• Ensure contractors and supply chain deliver in line with employer requirements, relevant standards, project technical and safety expectations, and programme requirements.
• Provide technical oversight of mechanical piping designs produced by designers, reviewing key deliverables including piping layouts, pressure drop calculations, material specifications, and support arrangements.
• Support in defining procurement strategies for mechanical piping scope, review mechanical scopes of work and contractor obligations, and provide technical input to tender evaluations and contract awards.
• Act as the client's representative for forward freighting and expediting activities, establishing governance processes to track equipment manufacturing, factory acceptance testing, shipping, and site delivery.
• Provide assurance of mechanical piping programme performance by reviewing and challenging contractor schedules for procurement, manufacture, delivery, installation and commissioning, and identify risks to critical path activities.
• Provide client representation during mechanical piping construction and installation activities, monitor compliance with approved designs and safety systems, and manage interfaces between contractors, balance-of-plant contractors, and other project disciplines.
• Implement and enforce health and safety regulations related to mechanical piping work, conduct risk assessments, ensure proper use of personal protective equipment, and promote safe work practices to minimise risk of accidents and injuries.
• Carry out regular inspections and quality control checks in accordance with the Inspection and Test Plan, identify deficiencies or non-compliance, and provide guidance or corrective measures to rectify issues.
• Ensure contractors keep accurate records in line with the Inspection and Test Plan and site procedures, and ensure completeness and accuracy of as-built documentation and operational manuals.