Foreman - Hydro Jetting & Tube Bundle Pulling

About the role

The foreman plans and supervises safe, efficient hydrojetting and executes tube bundle pulling work on heat exchangers and related process equipment during maintenance, shutdowns and turnarounds. He leads the field crew, coordinates with the client and other work groups, and ensures work meets approved procedures, schedule, quality and HSE requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Review work scope, exchanger details, drawings and shutdown schedule, conduct site surveys and plan manpower, equipment, tools and consumables
• Confirm permits, isolations, risk assessments, toolbox talks and coordination with client operations before work starts
• Supervise hydrojetting of tubes, bundles, vessels, tanks or piping and check pumps, hoses, lances, guns and pressure-rated accessories
• Set up and supervise bundle-puller equipment, frames and hydraulic systems, and coordinate extraction, handling, cleaning and reinstallation with lifting and mechanical teams
• Monitor exclusion zones, equipment condition, progress and safe handovers between hydrojetting, bundle pulling, lifting and mechanical work
• Coordinate daily work fronts, permit windows, isolations, shift handovers and client inspections, and enforce PTW, LOTO, JSA, confined-space and gas-monitoring requirements
• Lead and brief operators and crews, inspect equipment, keep accurate records and submit daily progress, incident and completion reports

Required profile

• High school certificate with a mechanical trade qualification, technical certificate, diploma or equivalent
• At least 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance or industrial services in the GCC
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in high-pressure water jetting and tube bundle puller operations, including exchanger cleaning and shutdown work
• Preference for candidates based in Qatar with Qatar project or QatarEnergy, LNG, refinery, petrochemical or power facility experience
• Valid operator, rigging, permit and site safety certifications as required by the client, with current bundle-puller competency
• Clear English communication and ability to read work instructions and method statements

Required skills

• Bundle-puller setup and safe operation, lifting and rigging interfaces, hydrojetting equipment
• Permit-to-work, LOTO, confined-space controls and risk assessment
• Visible safety leadership, practical planning, crew coordination and client communication