De Smet Engineers & Contractors (DSEC) provides the industry with general contracting services as an industrial integrator from project management (EPCM) to full turnkey construction (EPC) via Conceptual Engineering.
DSEC has an established reputation as process integrator, specializing in the agro-industrial fields such as Sugar, Edible Vegetable Oil & Proteins, Biofuels, Bio Based Products & Agro nutrients. It is a world-class provider of Engineering, Procurement and Construction services under a single point responsibility.
For our Zeitz’s project, near Leipzig in Germany, we are looking for an Piping Supervisor to strengthen our on-site team and will be the on-site technical reference for the subcontractors’ piping supervisors. He/She will oversee, coordinate, and supervise piping erection activities to ensure compliance with project requirements, quality standards, and deadlines.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Master’s degree in mechanical or piping engineering or equivalent
Experience: At least 10 years of experience in mechanical erection supervision on large-scale industrial projects

SOFT SKILLS

• Very well organized, very good in planning and prioritization
• Autonomous
• Rigorous
• Very good communicator, team player

EXPERIENCE

• At least 5 to 10 years’ experience in engineering or industry (agro industrial sectors of sugar, vegetable oils, biofuels, agrochemical or biomass)
• with the responsibilities described in the “Main tasks and responsibilities” paragraph (above) during at least 3 to 5 years

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordination & Subcontractor Management
• Upervise and guide subcontractors responsible for piping erection.
• Organize and lead weekly meetings with piping contractors, drafting meeting minutes.
• Attend DSEC coordination meetings and provide clear reporting on progress.
• Review and approve subcontractors’ execution methods in collaboration with the HSE team and Construction Site Manager.
• Monitor and anticipate work sequences while ensuring coordination with other disciplines.

ROLE GUIDELINES & LIMITATIONS

• Any technical modifications must be approved by the DSEC Site Manager and Project Engineer before being communicated to subcontractors.
• Any financial impact resulting from scope changes must receive prior approval from the DSEC Site Manager.