Head of Engineering; Piping – Process EPC-
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Head of Engineering (Piping – Process EPC-1)
Location: Qatar (Onshore)
Contract Type: Long-Term Contract
Work Schedule: 6 Days per Week
Rotation: 12 Weeks ON / 2 Weeks OFF
Join a major LNG expansion project in Qatar and lead the Piping Engineering function for one of the region's largest EPC developments. We are seeking a seasoned engineering professional to oversee EPC contractor performance and ensure successful delivery of piping design, procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and manage the Piping Engineering team throughout EPC execution.
- Ensure compliance with project specifications, engineering standards, and company requirements.
- Oversee piping design, materials selection, procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
- Coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering interfaces and stakeholder requirements.
- Monitor engineering schedules, milestones, progress reporting, and recovery plans.
- Review and approve material requisitions, technical deliverables, and field engineering solutions.
- Manage contractor, vendor, and subcontractor technical performance throughout project lifecycle.
- Capture and implement lessons learned to support project excellence and continuous improvement.
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum 10 years of engineering experience, including at least 6 years within the Oil & Gas industry.
- Minimum 2 years in a supervisory, lead, or contractor oversight role.
- Extensive experience as a Senior Piping Engineer supporting EPC projects.
- Experience with cryogenic piping systems design and LNG facilities.
- Strong exposure across engineering, construction, commissioning, start-up, and handover phases.
- Proficiency in MS Office, Navisworks, and engineering management tools.
- Excellent communication, leadership, planning, and stakeholder management skills.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed.
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