Senior Fabrication Manager – Oil & Gas EPC Projects

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Asab; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Archirodon in the UAE seeks a highly experienced fabrication leader to direct fabrication shop activities, including structural steel, piping spools, and equipment supports. You will ensure compliance with ADNOC standards, WPS, and project drawings while coordinating with engineering, procurement, QA/QC, planning, and construction teams.

You will develop fabrication schedules, monitor progress, and drive safety, quality, and productivity across large yards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or diploma in mechanical engineering with substantial fabrication experience.
• Welding inspection certification (CSWIP/AWS) considered an advantage.
• Experience with ADNOC, ASME, API, AWS standards is preferred.
• Strong leadership and ability to manage large fabrication yards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage fabrication shop activities for structural steel, piping spools, skids, and supports.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, drawings, WPS, and ADNOC standards.
• Develop and implement fabrication schedules aligned with project timelines.
• Monitor progress and productivity; take corrective actions to meet targets.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, QA/QC, planning, and construction teams.
• Enforce HSE standards and safe working practices on site.
• Oversee material control, traceability, and storage to prevent shortages.
• Manage subcontractors and shop supervisors for quality and efficiency.
• Ensure inspection/testing (NDT, dimensional checks) before dispatch.
• Participate in client inspections and audits; readiness for third-party inspections.
• Control fabrication costs and optimize manpower and resources.
• Prepare weekly/monthly fabrication progress reports.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Project coordination

Quality control

HSE compliance

Welding inspection

ASME API Standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

CSWIP/AWS Welding Inspector Certification

Job description

Archirodon in the UAE seeks a highly experienced fabrication leader to direct fabrication shop activities, including structural steel, piping spools, and equipment supports. You will ensure compliance with ADNOC standards, WPS, and project drawings while coordinating with engineering, procurement, QA/QC, planning, and construction teams.

You will develop fabrication schedules, monitor progress, and drive safety, quality, and productivity across large yards.