FIELD PIPELINE ENGINEER

Altron; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UAE is looking for a Pipeline Engineer to act as the technical focal point for pipeline construction activities. You will monitor installation, interpret IFC drawings, and ensure compliance with project specifications and HSE regulations. Candidates with experience in pipeline engineering and a strong understanding of construction processes are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in pipeline engineering and construction activities.
• Familiarity with IFC drawings, alignment sheets, and specifications.
• Ability to supervise installation and ensure compliance with project specifications and HSE regulations.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical focal point for pipeline engineering.
• Monitor and supervise pipeline installation activities.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders to resolve technical queries.

Job description

• Act as the site technical focal point for pipeline engineering and construction activities.
• Interpret and implement Issued for Construction IFC drawings, alignment sheets, isometrics, material take-offs MTOs, and specifications.
• Monitor and supervise field installation of:
  • Cross-country pipelines / flowlines / trunklines
  • Pipeline stringing, welding, NDT, coating, trenching, lowering, and backfilling
  • Valve stations, scraper traps, tie-ins, and crossings e.g. road, rail, river, HDD
• Coordinate with design offices, vendors, and subcontractors to resolve technical queries TQs, field changes, and interface issues.
• Ensure construction activities comply with project specifications, pipeline codes API 5L, ASME B31.4 / B31. 8)and HSE regulations.
• Assist QA/QC teams with inspection and testing activities including:
  • Weld inspections (NDT, hydrotest)
  • Coating inspections
  • Pigging, flushing, drying, and pre-commissioning
• Maintain as-built documentation, red-line drawings, and technical reports.
• Participate in field walkdowns, punch list preparation and clearance, and system handover to commissioning/operations.
• Monitor contractor work progress, interface coordination, and material availability.
• Support environmental protection and right-of-way (ROW) compliance in field execution.