Piping Supervisor – Industrial and Marine Projects
Posted date [2025-04-23]
(ID: 34481)
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About the Company DP World is a global leader in smart logistics and trade solutions, enabling seamless and sustainable supply chain operations across the world. Headquartered in Dubai, the company operates in over 80 countries with more than 560 business units and a diverse workforce of 119,000 professionals representing 164 nationalities. With integrated operations across ports and terminals, marine services, logistics, and supply chain technology, DP World delivers end-to-end solutions that connect global trade flows more efficiently. Their mission is to drive economic growth by accelerating the movement of goods and transforming supply chain ecosystems to meet the demands of modern commerce. By investing in advanced technologies—from automated warehouses to intelligent delivery platforms—DP World is pioneering a new era of trade that minimizes disruption and maximizes efficiency from origin to destination.... |
Piping Supervisor – Industrial & Marine Projects
DP World UAE is hiring a Piping Supervisor with hands-on experience in industrial piping construction for major projects such as shipyards, petrochemical plants, and power stations. Based in Dubai, this role will be responsible for supervising multi-national teams and ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality piping execution in line with project specifications and international standards.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Function: Construction and Mechanical Engineering
Salary: AED 9000 - AED 13000 (Estimated market range, not provided by the employer - always negotiable)
Gender: Any
What Does a Piping Supervisor Do?
- Lead and oversee piping installation and construction activities in heavy industrial or marine environments
- Supervise a multi-national workforce of pipefitters, welders, and general labor to achieve construction milestones
- Ensure adherence to safety practices, quality standards, and project specifications on-site
- Coordinate closely with project engineers, clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to resolve field issues
- Maintain accurate records of progress, materials, manpower, and daily site operations
- Review and interpret isometric drawings, P&IDs, and technical specifications to guide site execution
- Monitor compliance with ISO 9001, welding codes, and piping standards
- Participate in planning and scheduling activities using tools such as Primavera or MS Project
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, safety enhancements, and productivity optimization
- Communicate regularly in English and provide clear work direction and updates to management and team
What Are the Key Responsibilities?
- Supervise the day-to-day construction and installation of piping systems
- Ensure the team complies with safety regulations, material specifications, and piping layouts
- Review work packs, drawings, and schedules to align with project requirements
- Manage site logistics, manpower distribution, and material handling
- Report project updates, resource utilization, and technical issues to engineering leads
- Participate in audits, inspections, and client reviews to ensure quality and safety compliance
What Skills Are Needed for a Piping Supervisor in Dubai?
Education:
- Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Certifications such as CSWIP, ASNT Level II, or relevant piping supervision training are preferred
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of formal supervisory experience in piping projects
- Experience in shipyards, refineries, petrochemical complexes, or power plants is essential
- Proven background in managing piping staff and construction operations
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in piping engineering practices and safety procedures
- Familiarity with ISO 9001, Primavera, MS Project, AutoCAD, MS Word, and Excel
- Strong understanding of welding processes, NDT techniques, and quality standards
- Ability to read and interpret piping isometrics and layout drawings
Soft Skills:
- Excellent leadership, coordination, and team management capabilities
- Effective communicator in English with multicultural workforce experience
- Organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven with strong reporting skills
- Adaptable to fast-paced construction environments and changing priorities
What Benefits Come with This Position?
- Work on high-profile industrial and marine projects in the Gulf’s largest logistics company
- Gain experience in a multicultural team environment with global clients and standards
- Competitive salary with career progression opportunities in construction leadership
- Access to continuous improvement initiatives and professional certifications
- Be part of a safety-first and innovation-led engineering culture
About the company
Located in Dubai, DP World UAE is at the heart of DP World’s global operations. It is home to the flagship Jebel Ali Port, a premier maritime gateway and trade hub for a region serving more than 3.5 billion people.
DP World UAE’s portfolio includes Jebel Ali Port, Mina Rashid Cruise Terminal, P&O Marinas, Mina Al Hamriya, and key economic zones such as Jafza, National Industries Park, and Dubai Auto Zone.
Jebel Ali Port is among the world’s largest container ports and has been voted “Best Seaport in the Middle East” for 24 consecutive years. It offers direct connections to over 150 ports worldwide and features the largest man-made harbour globally.
DP World UAE is hiring a Piping Supervisor with hands-on experience in industrial piping construction for major projects such as shipyards, petrochemical plants, and power stations. Based in Dubai, this role will be responsible for supervising multi-national teams and ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality piping execution in line with project specifications and international standards.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Function: Construction and Mechanical Engineering
Salary: AED 9000 - AED 13000 (Estimated market range, not provided by the employer - always negotiable)
Gender: Any
What Does a Piping Supervisor Do?
- Lead and oversee piping installation and construction activities in heavy industrial or marine environments
- Supervise a multi-national workforce of pipefitters, welders, and general labor to achieve construction milestones
- Ensure adherence to safety practices, quality standards, and project specifications on-site
- Coordinate closely with project engineers, clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to resolve field issues
- Maintain accurate records of progress, materials, manpower, and daily site operations
- Review and interpret isometric drawings, P&IDs, and technical specifications to guide site execution
- Monitor compliance with ISO 9001, welding codes, and piping standards
- Participate in planning and scheduling activities using tools such as Primavera or MS Project
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, safety enhancements, and productivity optimization
- Communicate regularly in English and provide clear work direction and updates to management and team
What Are the Key Responsibilities?
- Supervise the day-to-day construction and installation of piping systems
- Ensure the team complies with safety regulations, material specifications, and piping layouts
- Review work packs, drawings, and schedules to align with project requirements
- Manage site logistics, manpower distribution, and material handling
- Report project updates, resource utilization, and technical issues to engineering leads
- Participate in audits, inspections, and client reviews to ensure quality and safety compliance
What Skills Are Needed for a Piping Supervisor in Dubai?
Education:
- Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Certifications such as CSWIP, ASNT Level II, or relevant piping supervision training are preferred
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of formal supervisory experience in piping projects
- Experience in shipyards, refineries, petrochemical complexes, or power plants is essential
- Proven background in managing piping staff and construction operations
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in piping engineering practices and safety procedures
- Familiarity with ISO 9001, Primavera, MS Project, AutoCAD, MS Word, and Excel
- Strong understanding of welding processes, NDT techniques, and quality standards
- Ability to read and interpret piping isometrics and layout drawings
Soft Skills:
- Excellent leadership, coordination, and team management capabilities
- Effective communicator in English with multicultural workforce experience
- Organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven with strong reporting skills
- Adaptable to fast-paced construction environments and changing priorities
What Benefits Come with This Position?
- Work on high-profile industrial and marine projects in the Gulf’s largest logistics company
- Gain experience in a multicultural team environment with global clients and standards
- Competitive salary with career progression opportunities in construction leadership
- Access to continuous improvement initiatives and professional certifications
- Be part of a safety-first and innovation-led engineering culture
About the company
Located in Dubai, DP World UAE is at the heart of DP World’s global operations. It is home to the flagship Jebel Ali Port, a premier maritime gateway and trade hub for a region serving more than 3.5 billion people.
DP World UAE’s portfolio includes Jebel Ali Port, Mina Rashid Cruise Terminal, P&O Marinas, Mina Al Hamriya, and key economic zones such as Jafza, National Industries Park, and Dubai Auto Zone.
Jebel Ali Port is among the world’s largest container ports and has been voted “Best Seaport in the Middle East” for 24 consecutive years. It offers direct connections to over 150 ports worldwide and features the largest man-made harbour globally.
