Senior Construction Engineer Mechanical

TalentOne; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 335,000 - 580,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentOne is seeking an experienced Mechanical & Piping site lead for UAE-based Oil & Gas EPC projects. The role involves supervising mechanical, piping, HVAC and insulation activities, coordinating with engineering and client teams, and ensuring safety, quality and schedule adherence on site.

You will develop look-ahead plans, manage subcontractors, review drawings and procedures, and drive pre-commissioning and turnover activities with a strong emphasis on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Mechanical & Piping Engineering experience in international Oil & Gas EPC construction/subcontracting.
• 8+ years HVAC experience for HVAC-focused roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractors, field personnel and construction activities against project schedules.
• Develop 90-day/6-week look-ahead plans and ensure workfront readiness.
• Review construction methods, procedures, IFC drawings and technical queries.
• Coordinate with Engineering, PMT, Client, QC and subcontractors to resolve site issues.
• Monitor daily progress, quality inspections, RFIs, ITRs, NCRs and punch-list closure.
• Supervise Mechanical/Piping activities including pressure testing, flange management, equipment installation and rotating equipment.
• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning and system turnover activities.
• Review HVAC installation, testing, documentation and compliance with project requirements.
• Monitor subcontractor changes, site instructions, variations, quantities and cost impacts.
• Ensure competent and certified personnel, safe work practices and compliance with project standards.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Piping

HVAC

Subcontractor management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Job Description:

Lead and supervise site construction activities for Mechanical,HVAC, Piping, Painting, Insulation, Refractory and Fireproofing, ensuring safeexecution within schedule, quality and budget requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractors, field personnel and construction activities against project schedules.
• Develop 90-day/6-week look-ahead plans and ensure workfrontreadiness.
• Review construction methods, procedures, IFC drawings and technical queries.
• Coordinate with Engineering, PMT, Client, QC and subcontractors to resolve site issues.
• Monitor daily progress, quality inspections, RFIs, ITRs, NCRs and punch-list closure.
• Supervise Mechanical/Piping activities including pressure testing, flange management, equipment installation and rotating equipment.
• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning and system turnover activities.
• Review HVAC installation, testing, documentation and compliance with project requirements.
• Monitor subcontractor changes, site instructions, variations, quantities and cost impacts.
• Ensure competent and certified personnel, safe work practices and compliance with project standards.

Requirements

• 8+ years Mechanical & Piping Engineering experience in international Oil & Gas EPC construction/subcontracting; 8+ years HVACexperience for HVAC-focused roles.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of Mechanical/HVAC, Piping and construction activities.
• Thorough knowledge of ASME, API codes and standards for static/rotating equipment and piping.
• Middle East, CIS/FSU or North Africa experience preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving and subcontractor management skills.
• Lifting and scaffolding supervision training preferred.

Key Skills

Mechanical Construction | Piping | HVAC | Oil & Gas EPC |Rotating Equipment | Subcontractor Management | Pre-Commissioning |Commissioning | ASME | API | QA/QC.

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