Piperack Commissioning Supervisor

About the Position

Piperack Commissioning Supervisor

NES Fircroft is recruiting for an experienced Piperack Commissioning Supervisor to support a major project in Antwerp, Belgium.

Key Responsibilities

• Commissioning planning

  • Build and drive pre-commissioning plans, procedures, and schedules
  • Align Mechanical/Piping activities with overall commissioning & project schedule
  • Review vendor procedures/reports and subcontractor method statements

• Testing, verification & execution

  • Supervise vendor and subcontractor testing activities for Mechanical/Piping systems
  • Coordinate with Instrument teams to enable hook-up from the piping side
  • Oversee cleaning, leak testing and reinstatement of assigned process systems
  • Drive Mechanical Completion at system/sub-system level per schedule

• Procedure / method development

  • Create and/or review commissioning test procedures (CTPs) and method statements
  • Identify temporary system requirements to enable testing
  • Plan vendor support schedules and specialist tools/equipment required

• Troubleshooting & quality

  • Identify issues during commissioning, coordinate corrective actions with site disciplines
  • Raise and manage NCRs where required to close out discrepancies

• Documentation & reporting

  • Maintain accurate commissioning records: test results, punch lists, inspections, compliance docs
  • Prepare/review commissioning reports and close-out documentation

• Safety leadership

  • Ensure strict compliance with HSE requirements
  • Ensure RAMS / PTW / LOTO are correctly implemented
  • Act as PTW approver for subcontractor-issued permits (as applicable)

• Handover

  • Support final acceptance and system handover to operations with full documentation

Requirements

• Core Skills

  • Engineering degree (or equivalent) and strong experience in Mechanical / Piping pre-commissioning & commissioning
  • Solid problem-solving capability in complex site environments
  • Strong organisation, reporting and document control discipline
  • Confident communicator across construction, vendors, subcontractors and client teams

• Secondary Skills

  • European project experience
  • Previous experience working on major industrial or energy projects

We Offer

• Competitive Rates
• On-site role in Antwerp, Belgium

About the Company

NES Fircroft (NES) is the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, NES provides clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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