Summary
Penspen is seeking a Construction Superintendent, Mechanical (Shutdown) for a role in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The role leads site teams and contractors during plant shutdowns and turnarounds, overseeing mechanical, piping, equipment and HVAC work. Responsibilities include enforcing HSE and permit-to-work requirements, coordinating inspections and pressure testing, and supporting pre-commissioning and punch-list closure. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and 15 to 20+ years of oil and gas experience, including ADNOC projects and familiarity with specified industry codes.
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Penspen www.penspen.com is looking for a Superintendent, Construction – Mechanical (Shutdown)A Superintendent, Construction – Mechanical (Shutdown) manages mechanical, piping, and equipment overhaul activities during planned plant turnarounds, shutdowns, or outages in the oil and gas sectorQualification and Experience Required.Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.Minimum of 15 to 20+ years in the oil and gas industry with a strong focus on mechanical and piping site construction, maintenance, and major turnarounds.Mandatory experience with ADNOC projects, gas processing/compression, and regional compliance (such as CICPA passes)Deep familiarity with international codes including ASME B31.3, API 650, and ASME Section IX.Key ResponsibilitiesLead site construction teams, contractors, and subcontractors through tight shutdown and turnaround schedules.Supervise rotating machinery, static equipment, process piping, and HVAC overhauls.Enforce strict Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards, permit-to-work protocols, and quality control (ITP/QCP) compliance.Coordinate inspection walkdowns, pressure testing, pre-commissioning, and punch-list closures.Resolve technical queries and interface with client engineering and vendor teams.#LI-VV1