Job Title: Retubing Supervisor Heat Exchanger Manufacturing | GCC Experience Preferred
Location: Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Industry: Heat Exchanger Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineering
Experience Required: GCC Experience Preferred / Returnees Welcome
Language: English (Mandatory Spoken and Written)
Nationality: Open (Preference for candidates with prior GCC experience or returnees)
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and technically proficient Retubing Supervisor to oversee and coordinate all activities related to the retubing and maintenance of heat exchangers in our manufacturing facility in Jubail, KSA. The ideal candidate will have prior hands-on experience in retubing operations, heat exchanger manufacturing, and team supervision in a GCC-based setup.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervise day-to-day retubing activities, ensuring adherence to project timelines and safety protocols.
Lead and manage a team of technicians/workers performing retubing on various types of heat exchangers.
Review technical drawings, procedures, and client specifications to ensure proper job execution.
Coordinate with Quality Control (QC), Engineering, and Project Management teams to resolve any onsite technical issues.
Ensure all equipment, tools, and consumables are available and functioning before job initiation.
Monitor tube removal, cleaning, inspection, and reinstallation to meet engineering standards.
Maintain detailed records of all retubing jobs including daily reports, manpower allocation, and material usage.
Conduct toolbox talks and enforce safety compliance as per company and client HSE regulations.
Perform visual and dimensional inspection after retubing and coordinate NDT testing as required.
Train new joiners and upskill junior technicians to ensure team competency.
Prepare and submit shift reports and progress updates to senior management.
Qualifications and Skills:
Diploma / ITI / Engineering Degree in Mechanical or related field.
Minimum 58 years of hands-on experience in retubing and heat exchanger manufacturing, preferably in a supervisory role.
Strong knowledge of heat exchanger components, retubing tools, tube expansion, welding, and relevant standards (TEMA/ASME).
Familiarity with inspection procedures such as hydrotesting, pneumatic testing, and NDT.
GCC work experience in oil & gas or heavy fabrication industries is highly preferred.
Proven ability to lead multicultural teams under tight deadlines.
English language proficiency is mandatory (oral and written).
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Preferred Candidate Profile:
Candidates who have previously worked in KSA or other GCC countries.
Returnees with valid exit and re-entry or transferable Iqama (if local).
Willingness to work in a fast-paced industrial environment with extended work hours as needed.
Immediate joiners or candidates with short notice preferred.
Compensation and Benefits:
Competitive Salary (based on experience)
Accommodation and transportation provided by the company
Medical Insurance
Yearly air ticket
Other benefits as per Saudi Labor Law
Skill : - Retubing
Heat Exchanger
Tube Bundle
Heat Exchanger Manufacturing
Mechanical Supervisor
Exchanger Maintenance
Tube Expansion
Tube Sheet
Welding (GTAW/SMAW)
Hydrotest
Pneumatic Test
Shell and Tube
NDT
TEMA Standards
ASME Standards
Heat Exchanger Fabrication
Mechanical Fitter Exchangers
Tube Rolling
Tube InsertionOil and Gas
Petrochemical
Shutdown Projects
Turnaround Maintenance
Mechanical Maintenance
Pressure Vessels
EPC Projects
Heavy Fabrication
Refinery Maintenance
Field Services
Thermal EquipmentGCC Experience
Saudi Arabia
KSA
Jubail
Gulf Return
Middle East Projects
Saudi Shutdown
Overseas Job
Gulf Rehire
Ex-Saudi
Transferable IqamaSupervisor
Team Handling
Lead Technician
Shift In-charge
Safety Compliance
HSE
English Speaking
Technical Drawings
Site Execution
Mechanical Diploma
ITI Mechanical
Fabrication Foreman
Keyskills: Retubing Heat Exchanger Manufacturing Heat Exchanger Tube Expansion Tube Sheet Shell and Tube Exchangers Tube Rolling Tube Insertion Heat Exchanger Fabrication Welding GTAW/SMAW Pressure Vessels Tube Bundle