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Site Supervisor for Mechanical & Welding Works
is responsible for overseeing the physical fabrication, structural erection, high-pressure piping installation, and welding quality control on-site. While a general mechanical supervisor handles broad systems like HVAC and plumbing, this specific role focuses heavily on
metallurgy, structural steel integrity, non-destructive testing (NDT), and welding procedure compliance
.
The targeted job scope, daily responsibilities, and operational criteria for this specialized role include:
1. Core Job Scope & Technical Responsibilities
Welding Execution & Quality Control (QC)
Enforce compliance
with strict Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and ensure all field welding aligns with approved drawings.
Verify welder qualifications
, ensuring every welder on the floor holds valid, up-to-date certifications (WPQR) for the specific materials and positions required.
Oversee weld preparation
, inspecting joint fit-ups, bevel angles, root gaps, and alignment before welding begins.
Coordinate Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
, scheduling Radiographic (RT), Ultrasonic (UT), Magnetic Particle (MT), and Dye Penetrant (PT) tests, and managing the weld repair log for any defects.
Mechanical Installation & Piping Fabrication
Supervise heavy lifting and rigging
operations for structural steel components, pressure vessels, and heavy machinery alignments.
Direct piping fabrication
, including spool fit-ups, flange management, gasket installations, and torque verification.
Manage hydrotesting and pneumatic testing
, preparing test loops, witnessing pressure holds, and securing official test pack sign offs.
Material & Consumable Control
Control welding consumables
, ensuring proper storage, baking, and holding of low-hydrogen electrodes and filler wires in heated ovens.
Trace material heat numbers
, ensuring full accountability and documentation for all structural plates, pipes, and fittings used. (where applicable)
Safety & Hot Work Management
Enforce strict Hot Work Permits
, ensuring fire blankets, gas detectors, and dedicated fire watch personnel are active at every welding station.
Manage workspace hazards
, covering ventilation in confined spaces, scaffolding safety for high-altitude welding, and flash protection for surrounding workers.
2. Hiring Requirements & Profile Blueprint Because this role directly impacts structural integrity and pressure containment, the profile requires technical literacy:
Attribute: Requirements & Specifications
Education:
Diploma or Technical Certification in
Mechanical, Metallurgy, or Welding Engineering
.
Certifications:
Strong advantage if holding -
AWS-CWI
(Certified Welding Inspector) or
CSWIP 3.0 / CSWIP 3.1
credentials.
Experience: 2 to 4 years
of direct site experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, process plants, marine/shipyard, or heavy structural steel projects.
Technical Knowledge:
Deep familiarity with international codes (e.g.,
ASME B31.3 / Section IX, AWS D1.1, API 1104
).
Blueprint Skills:
Advanced ability to interpret
P&IDs, isometric drawings, structural blueprints
, and welding symbols.