FIELD PIPING ENGINEER

Duncan & Ross; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Field Piping Engineer to oversee piping activities on-site. The role involves collaboration with design teams and contractors, ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should have 5-10 years of experience in the Oil & Gas sector and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Piping Engineering. Key responsibilities include supervising installations, coordinating technical queries, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience as a Field Piping Engineer in Oil & Gas or Petrochemical.
• Familiarity with ASME B31.3 and ASME B31.1 standards.
• Experience with piping supports and pipe stress considerations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as site technical authority for field piping-related issues.
• Review piping design documents and supervise installation.
• Coordinate technical queries and site modifications.
• Track installation progress and support system completion.

Skills

Piping construction practices

Pipe welding (SMAW GTAW)

Piping layout interpretation

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Piping Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

MS Office tools

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Field Piping Engineer to support the execution and coordination of all piping activities on-site. The role involves close collaboration with the design team construction contractors and project stakeholders to ensure the piping systems are installed according to specifications drawings and standards. The engineer will provide technical support in the field resolve interface issues and ensure safety and quality compliance throughout the construction phase.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the site technical authority for all field piping-related issues ensuring work is carried out in accordance with Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings and project specifications.
• Review piping design documents including isometrics P&IDs general arrangement drawings support drawings and material specifications.
• Supervise and monitor the installation of:
  • Process and utility piping systems
  • Aboveground and underground piping
  • High-pressure and critical service lines
  • Pipe supports valves and inline components
• Coordinate resolution of technical queries (TQs) site modifications and field design changes.
• Interface with engineering procurement and construction teams to ensure correct materials and drawings are available at site.
• Support material take-off (MTO) verification pipe fit-up welding NDT and pressure testing.
• Oversee compliance with ASME API ANSI and other relevant piping codes and standards.
• Assist QA/QC with inspection activities hydrotesting and walk-downs.
• Track installation progress and support system completion punch list clearance and handover to commissioning.
• Review and approve red-line markups and ensure as-built documentation is accurately updated.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Piping Engineering (or equivalent).
• 5-10 years of experience as a Field Piping Engineer in the Oil & Gas Refinery or Petrochemical sector.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Piping construction and erection practices
  • Pipe welding (SMAW GTAW etc.) and associated testing procedures
  • Piping layout and isometric interpretation
• Familiarity with ASME B31.3 ASME B31.1 API ANSI and applicable international standards.
• Experience with piping supports pipe stress considerations and expansion loops is a plus.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Navisworks and MS Office tools.
• Strong communication coordination and problem-solving skills.

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