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These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.\"\nKBR is looking for a Site Mechanical Supervisor to be based in Basra, Iraq - Daily Commute\nMAIN MISSIONS\nEnsure safe, compliant, and high-quality execution of all mechanical construction, installation, testing, and pre-commissioning activities at site.\nSupervise EPC Contractor and subcontractor mechanical works in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, method statements, ITPs, applicable codes, vendor requirements, and COMPANY requirements.\nCoordinate mechanical activities with construction, engineering, QA/QC, HSE, commissioning, package vendors, and other disciplines to meet project schedule and system priorities.\nIdentify technical, quality, safety, interface, and constructability issues, and drive their timely resolution and close-out.\nSupport mechanical completion, preservation, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and handover of mechanical systems and equipment.\n\nKEY ACTIVITIES\nSite Supervision and Construction Control\nSupervise daily installation of rotating equipment, static equipment, packaged units, tanks, vessels, piping, pipeline, pumps, compressors, turbines, filters, heat exchangers, chemical dosing equipment, lifting equipment, and associated auxiliaries.\nMonitor equipment receipt, storage, preservation, handling, lifting, positioning, levelling, alignment, grouting, bolting, coupling, lubrication, and final installation.\nVerify equipment location, orientation, elevations, access, maintainability, foundations, anchor bolts, supports, and interfaces against approved AFC drawings and vendor documentation.\nSupervise associated piping interfaces, including nozzle connections, strain control, flange alignment, supports, valves, temporary strainers, cleanliness, and reinstatement.\nEnsure work fronts are properly planned and required drawings, materials, tools, lifting plans, access, permits, vendor support, and preceding works are available.\nMonitor preservation and protection of installed equipment until handover, including periodic rotation, desiccants, lubrication, weather protection, and preservation records as applicable.\nTechnical Compliance and Quality\nEnsure execution complies with approved AFC drawings, specifications, equipment data sheets, vendor manuals, method statements, ITPs, and applicable international standards.\nParticipate in inspection requests and witness required hold and witness points with QA/QC personnel and vendor representatives.\nInspect equipment installation, alignment, levelling, soft-foot, grouting, bolting, lubrication, cleanliness, guards, supports, and general workmanship.\nWitness or review mechanical tests and checks, including hydrostatic and pneumatic tests where applicable, flushing, blowing, cleaning, leak tests, shaft alignment, rotation checks, vibration baseline checks, and functional testing.\nReview and follow up punch items, site observations, non-conformities, concessions, and corrective actions until closure.\nAssist in checking red-line mark-ups, inspection reports, test packs, preservation records, equipment dossiers, and as-built documentation.\nContractor Supervision and Progress\nMonitor contractor and subcontractor manpower, supervision, productivity, work quality, and compliance with the approved construction schedule.\nReview short-term work plans and report constraints, delays, interface issues, and recovery requirements to the Mechanical Superintendent or Construction Manager.\nAttend daily coordination meetings, site walkthroughs, progress reviews, toolbox talks, and technical meetings as required.\nPrepare clear daily and weekly reports covering progress, manpower, inspections, constraints, quality issues, HSE observations, and planned activities.\nEnsure personnel assigned to specialized mechanical activities are competent and appropriately qualified.\nInterfaces, Completion and Commissioning\nCoordinate mechanical interfaces with civil, structural, piping, electrical, instrumentation, telecom, HVAC, process, package vendors, and commissioning teams.\nEnsure foundations, embedded items, access routes, lifting provisions, maintenance clearances, utilities, piping connections, and electrical and instrumentation interfaces are ready.\nSupport systemization, mechanical completion checks, punch-listing, turnover dossier preparation, and handover by system or subsystem.\nParticipate in readiness reviews before equipment start-up and ensure outstanding construction, quality, preservation, and safety items are controlled.\nSupport pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, including vendor attendance, flushing, lubrication, solo runs, functional tests, performance checks, and troubleshooting.\n\nHSE RESPONSIBILITY\nEnsure mechanical works comply with project HSE requirements, approved risk assessments, method statements, permit-to-work procedures, and isolation requirements.\nPay particular attention to lifting and rigging, stored energy, pressure testing, rotating equipment, hot work, work at height, confined spaces, line breaking, and simultaneous operations.\nIntervene and stop unsafe work when necessary, report unsafe acts and conditions, and verify implementation of corrective measures.\nParticipate in toolbox talks, safety walks, audits, incident investigations, and lessons-learned activities.\nPromote strong safety culture and good housekeeping in equipment areas, workshops, laydown areas, and mechanical work fronts.\nProfessional Experience\nMore than 10 years of relevant experience in mechanical construction and site supervision on large EPC/EPSCC projects in oil and gas, power generation, water treatment, utilities, or major industrial facilities.\nSignificant field experience supervising installation, alignment, testing, preservation, pre-commissioning, and handover of mechanical equipment and packages.\nExperience in Similar Position\nPrevious experience as Site Mechanical Supervisor, Mechanical Construction Supervisor, or equivalent position on a major project.\nHands-on experience with rotating equipment, static equipment, piping, pipeline, packaged units, pumps, compressors, turbines, vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, lifting equipment, and associated auxiliaries.\nExperience in large pumping stations, power generation facilities, water treatment plants, or major utility systems is preferred.\nExperience on Middle East projects and/or remote construction sites is an advantage.\nTechnical Skills\nStrong knowledge of mechanical construction methods, equipment installation, alignment, grouting, preservation, inspection, testing, pre-commissioning, and completion processes.\nAbility to read and interpret equipment layouts, general arrangement drawings, foundation drawings, mechanical 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Knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.\nSoft Skills\nStrong field presence, leadership, and contractor-management capability.\nClear communication and coordination skills in a multicultural environment.\nProactive, practical, safety-conscious, and quality-focused approach.\nAbility to prioritize work, resolve site issues, manage interfaces, and work under schedule pressure.\nAbility to challenge non-compliant work and intervene firmly when safety or quality is at risk.\nInterested and suitable candidates please apply for the role. 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