Role purposePlan and supervise safe, efficient hydrojetting and execute tube bundle pulling work for heat exchangers and related process equipment during maintenance, shutdowns, and turnarounds. The foreman leads the field crew, coordinates with the client and other work groups, and ensures the work meets approved procedures, schedule, quality, and HSE requirements.
Key ResponsibilitiesPlanning and mobilization
- * Review the work scope, exchanger details, site conditions, drawings, client requirements, and shutdown schedule before mobilization.
- Conduct site surveys and confirm access, bundle extraction direction, equipment footprint, utilities, lifting interfaces, and work-area constraints.
- Plan manpower, shifts, hydrojetting and bundle-puller equipment, hoses, tools, consumables, transport, and maintenance support; raise shortages or constraints early.
- Confirm approved work methods, permits, isolations, risk assessments, toolbox talks, emergency arrangements, and coordination with client operations before work starts.
Hydrojetting and bundle pulling execution
- * Supervise hydrojetting of exchanger tubes, tube bundles, vessels, tanks, or piping as specified in the approved scope; select and use methods and tools in line with approved procedures.
- Check pumps, hoses, lances, guns, nozzles, fittings, restraints, deadman controls, and pressure-rated accessories before use; verify inspection, pressure testing, and operation within approved limits.
- Set up and supervise bundle-puller equipment, frames, hydraulic systems, and pulling arrangements; confirm machine capacity, alignment, reaction points, bundle supports, and pulling direction are suitable for the job.
- Coordinate bundle extraction, handling, cleaning, and reinstallation with the lifting and mechanical teams; use certified equipment and competent personnel, and prevent damage to bundles and exchanger components.
- Monitor exclusion zones, hose and load movement, equipment condition, work progress, and safe handover between hydrojetting, bundle-pulling, lifting, and mechanical activities.
Turnaround, HSE, and coordination
- * Coordinate daily work fronts, permit windows, isolations, shift handovers, client inspections, and sequence changes to support turnaround milestones.
- Enforce PTW, LOTO, JSA, toolbox talks, confined-space and gas-monitoring requirements, PPE, barriers, and exclusion zones; stop work and report unsafe conditions or incidents.
- Maintain clear communication with client operations, maintenance, inspection, safety, lifting teams, and other contractors; promptly escalate delays, scope changes, and access or isolation issues.
People, equipment, and reporting
- * Lead, brief, assign, and monitor operators, jetting crews, bundle-puller operators, and assistants; confirm role competency and provide task guidance.
- Inspect equipment before and after use, report defects, coordinate maintenance, and maintain accurate manpower, equipment, inspection, and shift records.
- Submit daily progress, resource use, incidents and near misses, delays, and completion reports; record client instructions and factual site inputs for variations and handover.
- Maintain housekeeping and protect plant, people, and the environment; perform other related duties assigned by the line manager.
Qualifications And Experience
- * High school certificate with a mechanical trade qualification, technical certificate, diploma, or equivalent relevant field experience.
- At least 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance or industrial services in the GCC.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience in both high-pressure water jetting and tube bundle puller operations, including exchanger cleaning and shutdown or turnaround work.
- Preference will be given to candidates currently based in Qatar with Qatar project or having site experience in QatarEnergy, LNG, refinery, petrochemical, or power facilities is an advantage.
- Working knowledge of bundle-puller setup and safe operation, lifting and rigging interfaces, hydrojetting equipment, permit-to-work, LOTO, confined-space controls, and risk assessment.
- Valid operator, rigging, permit, and site safety certifications as required by the client; bundle-puller competency must be current and accepted for the assigned equipment.
- Able to communicate clearly in English, read work instructions and method statements, prepare site reports, and use basic digital reporting tools.
Core Capabilities
- * Visible safety leadership and disciplined compliance with approved procedures.
- Practical planning, equipment awareness, crew coordination, and sound judgement under turnaround pressure.
- Clear client communication, teamwork, accountability, and focus on quality work and equipment care.
Performance expectations
- * Hydrojetting and bundle-pulling activities are completed safely and to approved methods and acceptance requirements.
- Work fronts, equipment, and crews are prepared to support the agreed shutdown and turnaround schedule.
- Equipment inspections, daily progress, incident, shift-handover, and completion records are accurate and submitted on time.
- Hazards, incidents, equipment defects, delays, and environmental concerns are reported promptly and followed through.
