The Instrument Air and Tubing Supervisor is responsible for supervising the installation, inspection, and maintenance of stainless steel and copper tubing systems for instrument air and pneumatic control loops. The role involves leading field teams, coordinating with engineering and QA/QC, ensuring HSE compliance, and delivering tubing scopes according to project specifications, drawings, and schedule.
Supervise the layout, routing, installation, and testing of tubing for pneumatic transmitters, valves, actuators, and impulse lines.
Allocate daily tasks to tubing technicians and ensure alignment with work packages, isometric drawings, and hook-up diagrams.
Review P&IDs, loop diagrams, vendor data sheets, and site drawings for execution planning.
Coordinate field installation with I&C, electrical, process, and mechanical teams to avoid interferences and ensure system integration.
Inspect completed tubing installations for conformity with ISA/API standards and ensure leak-free commissioning readiness.
Manage tubing tools, swaging kits, test kits, and material inventories; raise material requests as required.
Enforce safety practices including LOTO, confined space entry, permit-to-work compliance, and proper use of PPE.
Participate in site walkdowns, punch list closures, and support QA/QC documentation for handover.
Train and mentor junior and mid-level tubing technicians to maintain quality workmanship.
Maintain daily progress reports, resource utilization logs, and interface with construction planning and site management.
Technical Diploma or Trade Certification in Instrumentation, Mechanical, or Pipe Fitting
10+ years of experience in industrial tubing work, with at least 3–5 years in a supervisory role
Expert knowledge of tubing standards, materials, pneumatic systems, and industrial safety practices
Familiarity with project documentation, test packs, and isometric drawing interpretation
Experience working on large-scale shutdowns, EPC projects, or utility plant installations preferred
Strong leadership and field coordination skills
Excellent interpretation of technical drawings and tubing schematics
Proficient in QA/QC inspection and punch list resolution
Effective communication with multidisciplinary teams
High commitment to safety, quality, and project schedule compliance