Lead Discipline Engineer; Field; Piping

We are looking for a highly experienced Lead Discipline Engineer (Field) – Piping to oversee and support all field piping engineering activities on a major onshore oil and gas project. The successful candidate will ensure that piping installation, construction, testing, and commissioning activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications, applicable codes, and client requirements.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and supervise all onshore piping field engineering activities during construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning phases
• Ensure piping installation works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, applicable codes, and client requirements
• Coordinate with construction, engineering, QA/QC, commissioning, and operations teams to resolve field engineering issues
• Review and provide technical support for piping installation, testing, tie-ins, modifications, and field design changes
• Monitor construction progress and ensure compliance with project schedules, safety requirements, and quality standards
• Review and approve field technical queries (TQs), site instructions, method statements, and engineering change requests
• Provide technical guidance on piping materials, supports, stress-related field issues, hydrotesting, reinstatement, and mechanical completion activities
• Participate in site inspections, walkdowns, punch list clearance, and final acceptance activities
• Liaise with the client, EPC teams, subcontractors, and other stakeholders on all piping field engineering matters

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Engineering discipline
• Minimum 15–20 years of experience in piping engineering, with significant experience in onshore field engineering for oil and gas projects
• Proven track record on large-scale onshore oil and gas, gas processing, or petrochemical projects
• Strong expertise in piping installation, construction support, testing, mechanical completion, and commissioning activities
• Thorough knowledge of international piping codes and standards including ASME B31.3, ASME Section VIII, API, and relevant client specifications
• Experience with ADNOC onshore projects is strongly preferred
• Strong leadership, coordination, and multidisciplinary communication skills
• Familiarity with engineering documentation, field engineering procedures, and construction management practices
• Arabic-speaking candidates are preferred

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