Lead Piping Engineer
NES GLOBAL PTE. LTD.
Lead Piping Engineer – Construction & Site Execution
Project: Tuas Nexus – Integrated Waste Management Facility (IWMF), Singapore
Location: Tuas, Singapore
Industry: Waste-to-Energy / Power Generation / Industrial Infrastructure
Employment Type: 12 Month Contract (Subject to Project Requirements) - Conversion to Permanent afterwards
Reporting To: Construction Manager / Project Manager
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Lead Piping Engineer to oversee and manage piping construction activities for the Integrated Waste Management Facility (IWMF) project at Tuas, Singapore.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising piping subcontractors, coordinating daily site activities, monitoring construction progress, ensuring timely completion of piping installation works, and managing piping inspection, hydrotesting and commissioning preparation.
The position requires a technically competent piping professional with extensive experience in large-scale industrial, water treatment, power generation or process plant projects, preferably involving Singapore government infrastructure projects.
The Lead Piping Engineer will serve as the key technical and site coordination representative for piping works, ensuring that construction activities are executed safely, efficiently and in accordance with approved engineering drawings, project specifications and construction schedules.
Key Responsibilities
1. Piping Construction Management & Site Supervision
Lead and supervise daily piping construction activities at the IWMF project site.
Ensure piping installation works are executed according to approved drawings, specifications, method statements and project schedules.
Oversee piping fabrication, erection, alignment, pipe supports, valves, fittings and associated mechanical installations.
Monitor site productivity, manpower deployment, material availability and construction progress.
Identify construction delays, technical issues and site constraints, and implement corrective actions.
Coordinate with construction managers and other engineering disciplines to ensure timely completion of piping works.
Conduct regular site inspections to verify workmanship, installation quality and compliance with project requirements.
2. Subcontractor Management & Coordination
Manage and supervise piping subcontractors to ensure construction activities are completed within agreed schedules.
Monitor subcontractor manpower, daily work output, equipment deployment and productivity.
Conduct daily site coordination meetings and communicate work priorities.
Ensure subcontractors follow approved construction procedures, engineering drawings and safety requirements.
Resolve piping installation issues, site clashes and technical queries in coordination with engineering teams.
Monitor subcontractor performance and implement recovery measures where progress falls behind schedule.
Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, consultants and project management teams to ensure smooth execution.
3. Hydrotesting, Inspection & Quality Control
Plan, coordinate and supervise piping hydrotesting activities, including test preparation, execution and reinstatement.
Ensure piping systems are ready for pressure testing in accordance with approved procedures and applicable project specifications.
Coordinate piping inspections, air testing, non-destructive testing and other required quality verification activities.
Review testing procedures, inspection checklists, test records and associated documentation.
Arrange inspections and witness testing with QA/QC personnel, consultants and relevant project representatives.
Monitor rectification of piping defects, installation deficiencies and outstanding punch-list items.
Ensure satisfactory completion of inspection and testing requirements before system handover.
4. Construction Planning, Progress Monitoring & Reporting
Monitor daily and weekly piping construction progress against the approved project schedule.
Prepare daily site progress reports, weekly progress updates and construction status reports.
Track piping installation quantities, work completion percentages, manpower deployment and outstanding activities.
Identify potential schedule delays and recommend corrective or recovery actions.
Coordinate piping construction priorities with the planning and project management teams.
Maintain accurate records of site activities, construction issues, inspections and testing progress.
Participate in construction progress meetings and provide updates on piping installation status.
Support timely achievement of construction milestones and project completion targets.
5. Engineering Coordination & Technical Support
Review piping layout drawings, isometric drawings, general arrangement drawings, P&IDs and pipe support details for construction implementation.
Coordinate with engineering and drafting teams to resolve site installation discrepancies and design clashes.
Provide technical guidance to subcontractors on piping installation, valve arrangements, pipe supports and construction methodology.
Raise and resolve technical queries and Requests for Information (RFIs) relating to site piping works.
Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, civil and structural teams to resolve construction interfaces.
Review piping material specifications, vendor documentation and equipment installation requirements.
Support preparation and verification of as-built drawings and construction documentation.
6. Site Safety, Testing & Project Handover
Ensure piping construction works comply with site safety procedures, permit-to-work requirements and applicable Singapore WSH regulations.
Coordinate safe execution of lifting, installation, confined-space and pressure-testing activities.
Participate in site safety inspections, toolbox meetings and construction risk assessments.
Supervise completion of piping punch-list items and outstanding installation works.
Support piping system testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning and final handover activities.
Ensure completion of relevant inspection records, test certificates and handover documentation.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
A Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent advanced qualification would be advantageous.
Professional Experience
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in piping engineering, mechanical construction or piping site supervision.
Proven experience supervising piping installation works and managing piping subcontractors on large-scale industrial infrastructure projects.
Strong experience in piping construction, site coordination, hydrotesting, inspection and commissioning preparation.
Experience working on water treatment plants, wastewater treatment facilities, waste-to-energy plants, power plants, oil and gas facilities or similar process industries.
Experience with Singapore government infrastructure projects, particularly PUB-related projects, would be highly advantageous.
Demonstrated ability to manage piping construction progress, resolve site issues and coordinate multiple subcontractors.
Familiarity with piping engineering drawings, P&IDs, isometric drawings, pipe supports and relevant piping standards.
Experience preparing construction progress reports, coordinating inspections and managing technical documentation.
Knowledge of Singapore construction safety requirements and site supervision practices.
Technical Competencies
Piping installation and construction supervision
Piping subcontractor management
Hydrostatic testing and piping inspection
Construction planning and progress monitoring
Piping isometric and general arrangement drawing interpretation
Pipe supports, valves and mechanical equipment installation
Site technical coordination and RFI management
QA/QC inspection and punch-list management
Construction safety and risk assessment
Microsoft Office and engineering drawing review software
Key Performance Expectations
The successful candidate will be expected to:
Ensure piping construction activities progress according to approved project milestones.
Maintain effective supervision and productivity of piping subcontractors.
Ensure hydrotesting and piping inspections are completed in accordance with approved procedures.
Minimise construction delays through proactive site coordination and issue resolution.
Provide accurate and timely construction progress reports.
Ensure piping works meet project quality, safety and handover requirements.