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Piping Engineer ( Fabrication)
Abu Dhabi, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesPosted 2 days ago
Full-timeonsiteMid-Senior Level
Job Description
- Review and interpret piping isometric drawings, P&IDs, GA drawings, specifications, and construction work packs.
- Plan, coordinate, and supervise piping fabrication activities in accordance with project requirements and schedules.
- Ensure fabrication activities comply with applicable codes and standards such as ASME B31.3, ASME Section IX, API, ASTM, and client specifications.
- Prepare and review fabrication work packages, material take-offs (MTO), and bills of materials (BOM).
- Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, QA/QC, Planning, and Construction teams to ensure smooth project execution.
- Supervise pipe cutting, fit-up, welding, spool fabrication, assembly, and dimensional inspection activities.
- Monitor fabrication progress and ensure timely completion of fabrication deliverables in line with project milestones.
- Ensure proper material identification, traceability, storage, preservation, and handling throughout fabrication activities.
- Review and resolve fabrication-related technical queries and construction issues.
- Ensure all welding activities are performed in accordance with approved WPS, PQR, and qualified welder requirements.
- Coordinate and monitor NDT, PWHT, hydrotesting, and other inspection activities as per project specifications.
- Monitor weld quality, repair rates, productivity, and implement corrective actions where necessary.
- Verify fabrication works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, procedures, and quality requirements.
- Coordinate spool release, hydrotest package preparation, mechanical completion, and handover activities.
- Identify potential fabrication constraints and implement mitigation measures to avoid schedule delays.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly fabrication progress reports and productivity reports.
- Participate in project meetings and provide technical support and fabrication status updates.
- Conduct toolbox talks and promote a strong safety culture within fabrication teams.
- Support site construction activities by coordinating fabricated spool deliveries and installation requirements.
- Ensure compliance with project quality plans, inspection test plans (ITP), and client requirements.
- Assist in cost control initiatives by minimizing material wastage, weld repairs, and fabrication rework.
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- Minimum 13–16 years of experience in piping fabrication within Oil & Gas, Refinery, Petrochemical, LNG, or EPC projects.
- Strong knowledge of piping fabrication, welding, NDT, hydrotesting, material control, and international codes and standards.
- Proficient in reading engineering drawings, isometrics, and fabrication documents.
- Good communication, leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills.