Piping Engineer ( Fabrication)

Archirodon group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Archirodon group is looking for an experienced Commissioning Engineer to join its team in the UAE, focusing on major Oil & Gas EPC projects. The successful candidate will review piping drawings, supervise fabrication activities, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

This role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 13–16 years of relevant experience. Strong knowledge of welding, NDT, and hydrotesting is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Piping fabrication

Welding

NDT

Hydrotesting

Material control

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

• Job Level: Highly experienced professional (10 - 15 years)

Company Description

Archirodon , having earned its reputation as a reliable and respected international contractor for more than a half century in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) market, continues to create value to its stakeholders by executing complex EPC projects worldwide, in recognition of its superior standards of performance.

We have an outstanding record in completing major Energy (Oil & Gas – Power and Water), Marine, Infrastructure and Defense & Security projects around the globe and we pride ourselves on delivering over the years the kind of reliability and trust that the client has the right to expect from a major EPC contractor.

Archirodon has been awarded a major Oil & Gas EPC project in UAE, and is currently building a team of experienced Commissioning Engineer, who will be based in our site Office.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.