Job Summary

The Mechanical Superintendent oversees mechanical construction, installation, and commissioning activities on industrial and oil & gas projects. The role is responsible for coordinating work crews and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with project schedules, quality requirements, safety standards, and applicable specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate mechanical construction activities, including equipment installation, piping, structural/mechanical works, and related systems.
• Lead and manage mechanical crews, subcontractors, and specialist contractors.
• Plan daily and weekly work activities and allocate manpower, equipment, and materials effectively.
• Monitor project progress and ensure mechanical activities are completed according to the approved schedule.
• Coordinate mechanical work with engineering, construction, QA/QC, HSE, commissioning, and other disciplines.
• Review drawings, specifications, method statements, work packs, and technical documentation.
• Ensure all mechanical work complies with approved drawings, project specifications, applicable codes, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, punch-list activities, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and system handover.
• Identify construction issues, resolve technical problems, and coordinate corrective actions with relevant departments.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, productivity, and compliance with project requirements.
• Ensure proper use and availability of tools, equipment, materials, and resources.
• Enforce company and project HSE requirements and promote a strong safety culture.
• Participate in toolbox meetings, safety inspections, progress meetings, and coordination meetings.
• Maintain accurate records of daily activities, manpower, progress, materials, and equipment.
• Report progress, delays, technical issues, and resource requirements to the Construction Manager or Project Manager.
• Support project completion, mechanical completion, turnover, and final handover activities.

Physical Requirements and Demands

• Stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• May be required to walk a plant facility or proposed project site, often climbing up, over and/or under obstacles.
• Perform other physical movements such as to bend, stoop, reach, climb, etc., as necessary.

Requirements

Skills, Knowledge, Qualification, and Experience

• Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Construction, or a related technical field.
• Extensive experience in mechanical construction within industrial, petrochemical, refinery, power, or oil & gas projects.
• Proven experience supervising mechanical construction crews and subcontractors.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical installation, piping, equipment erection, testing, and commissioning.
• Good understanding of construction drawings, specifications, QA/QC requirements, and HSE standards.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, isometric drawings, layouts, and mechanical specifications.
• Strong leadership, planning, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, project-driven environment.
• Knowledge of relevant industry codes, standards, and safe work practices.