Fabrication Supervisor (HDPE / PVC Pipe)

Job Type: Full-time
Industry: Piping Manufacturing / Infrastructure Projects

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced HDPE / PVC Pipe Fabrication Department Supervisor to lead and manage workshop and site fabrication activities. This role is critical in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality fabrication and welding operations in line with approved drawings, project requirements, and company standards. The successful candidate will play a key role in production planning, quality control, machine management, and coordination with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

In-House Fabrication Operations

• Supervise and coordinate all HDPE/PVC pipe and fittings fabrication activities within the workshop.
• Ensure fabrication is carried out as per approved drawings, specifications, BOQs, and customer requirements.
• Plan daily and weekly fabrication schedules, optimizing manpower, machines, and materials.
• Supervise butt fusion, electrofusion, hot-air welding, bends, saddles, tees, branches, spools, and other fabricated fittings.
• Oversee production of PVC long and short radius bends and other fabricated products.
• Prepare and review HDPE/PVC fittings drawings, spool drawings, and fabrication layouts.
• Develop detailed drawings for bends, reducers, tees, saddles, and special fittings, revising as required based on site conditions.
• Control fabrication quality, minimize material wastage, and ensure proper handling, storage, and identification of materials.
• Supervise HDPE pipe repair works, including leakage repairs, joint rectification, and pipe replacement.
• Conduct root cause analysis of failures and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare repair work estimates covering materials, manpower, machines, and time.
• Manage raw materials and machine inventory.

Site Fabrication Works

• Supervise HDPE pipe welding and fabrication activities at project sites.
• Coordinate mobilization and demobilization of machines, tools, and manpower.
• Ensure site works are executed safely and in accordance with approved method statements.
• Resolve site-related fabrication issues in coordination with engineers and site teams.
• Ensure proper joint alignment, fusion parameters, and cooling times.
• Liaise with Project Engineers, QA/QC, HSE, and client representatives.
• Monitor site productivity, discipline, and progress against project schedules.
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure material availability.

Machine Rental & Calibration

• Manage rental HDPE fusion machines, including delivery, inspection, utilization, and return.
• Monitor rental duration, usage, and cost control.
• Ensure all fusion machines are calibrated as per manufacturer and project requirements.
• Maintain calibration schedules, certificates, and records.
• Coordinate with third-party calibration agencies as required.

Audit & ERP Compliance

• Support internal and external audits related to Quality, HSE, and ISO systems.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and project requirements.
• Prepare and present fabrication, calibration, and maintenance records during audits.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions for audit findings.
• Use ERP (Oracle Fusion) for work orders, raw material stock, and material requests.
• Ensure accurate and timely ERP data entry and coordination with planning and stores.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain fabrication records, jointing logs, inspection and test reports.
• Prepare daily workshop and site progress reports.
• Ensure proper filing and control of drawings, method statements, and approvals.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Ensure full compliance with company HSE policies and procedures.
• Conduct toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Enforce proper PPE usage and safe machine operation.
• Report and investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Support risk assessments, method statements, and permit-to-work systems.

What We’re Looking For

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in HDPE/PVC pipe fabrication and welding, with supervisory exposure.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of HDPE butt fusion, electrofusion, PVC fabrication, and repair works.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and BOQs.
• Experience working in manufacturing workshops and project sites.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle Fusion preferred).
• Strong leadership, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Sound knowledge of Quality, ISO standards, and HSE requirements.

Why Join Us

We offer a stable and challenging role within a growing piping manufacturing environment, where your technical expertise and leadership will directly impact operational excellence, safety, and project success.

How to Apply
Please submit your CV through Indeed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time