PMC Construction Supervisor - Pipeline

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Construction Supervisor - Pipeline with extensive experience in the oil and Gas industry for ADNOC Onshore client to be based in Abu Dhabi within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business.

Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based at onshore site in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

The Role

To supervise and monitor all pipeline construction activities executed by EPC contractors, ensuring compliance with ADNOC standards, project specifications, HSE requirements, quality procedures, and approved schedules. The role acts as the PMC representative at site to ensure safe and efficient execution of pipeline installation, testing, commissioning, and handover activities

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector

• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business

• Competitive renumeration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market

• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment

• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover

• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit

• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company

• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5 - year service milestones

• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests

• Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field

Responsibilities

• Supervise pipeline construction activities including:
  • ROW preparation
  • Trenching and excavation
  • Stringing and pipe laying
  • Welding and NDT
  • Coating and wrapping
  • Lowering-in activities
  • Backfilling and reinstatement
• Monitor contractor compliance with approved IFC drawings, method statements, and project procedures.
• Ensure construction activities are executed in accordance with ADNOC specifications and international codes.
• Verify availability of materials, equipment, manpower, and permits before commencement of work.
• Conduct daily site inspections and monitor productivity.
• Enforce ADNOC HSE requirements and Life Saving Rules.
• Participate in toolbox talks, site safety walks, and risk assessments.
• Monitor implementation of PTW (Permit to Work) system.
• Ensure safe execution of lifting, excavation, hydrotesting, and tie-in activities.
• Report unsafe acts and conditions and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Ensure compliance with approved ITPs and QA/QC procedures.
• Witness pipeline welding, NDT, coating inspection, hydrotesting, and mechanical completion activities.
• Verify punch list closure before commissioning.
• Review construction records and quality documentation.
• Coordinate with engineering, QA/QC, HSE, survey, and commissioning teams.
• Attend construction progress meetings with EPC contractors.
• Resolve site construction issues and escalate critical concerns to PMC management.
• Coordinate tie-ins and shutdown activities with operations personnel.
• Monitor construction progress against approved schedules.
• Identify delays and recommend recovery actions.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly construction reports.
• Track construction KPIs and contractor performance.

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related disciplines.
• Minimum 10-15 years of pipeline construction experience in oil and gas projects.
• Minimum 5 years in a PMC or client representative role
• ADNOC onshore project experience preferred
• Strong Knowledfe of
• ASME B31.4/B31.8
• API standards
• ADNOC onshore specifications
• Pipeline welding and NDT requirements
• Hydrotesting and commissioning procedures.