Senior Piping Engineer

NES Fircroft; Abu Qrayn; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking an experienced Senior Piping Engineer for a major project in Iraq, working from their office in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in oil & gas, specifically in PVV and all project lifecycle stages. This role involves engineering supervision, project management, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of experience.
• Experience across all project lifecycle stages (FEED, Basic, Detailed Engineering).
• Knowledge of oil & gas piping and valves materials, design, manufacturing, and testing standards.

Responsibilities

• Piping and process valves engineering supervision and coordination with EPC contractors.
• Project and cost management in liaison with other disciplines.
• Preparing technical papers to support management decisions with regulatory authorities.

Skills

Advanced expertise in PVV in oil & gas projects

Proficiency in piping software and vibration assessment tools

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Tools

PDMS/E3D

Caesar

Job description

Our client, an international Operating company, is currently seeking a Senior Piping Engineer for a major project in Iraq, working from their office in Abu Dhabi.

Job role will include:

• Piping and process valves engineering supervision and coordination with EPC contractors,
• Project and cost management in liaison with other disciplines,
• Preparation of technical papers to support management decisions with regulatory authorities and partners,
• Coordination of deviation requests ensuring timely processing with regard to cost and schedule,
• Participation in key project reviews including plot plan, HAZOP, constructability, and design/model review meetings,
• Review of piping and valves documentation according to industry standards and codes, such as drawings, 3D models, stress analysis reports, MTOs, isometrics, etc.,
• Ensuring compliance with technical rules on construction discipline and international norms in piping & valves,
• Ensuring interface clarity and correct engineering across disciplines,
• Focusing on safety, constructability, and operability of the design,
• Supporting technical queries and derogations related to project specifications,
• Evaluating deliverables from the design contractor, including drawings, calculations, and procedures,
• Managing interfaces with other EPC contractors,
• Monitoring progress and delivery of engineering work,
• Supporting HSE objectives and implementing HSE management systems.

Accountabilities include:

• Executing assigned scopes of work,
• Supporting team task delegation,
• Providing discipline expertise,
• Participating in project studies and piping workshops,
• Providing technical advice and solutions,
• Coordinating with other disciplines during all project phases,
• Providing technical support on-site and to affiliates,
• Producing and reviewing specifications, data sheets, schedules, and calculations,
• Communicating issues in CTR meetings,
• Maintaining professional interactions with team members.

Experience required:

• Advanced expertise in PVV in oil & gas projects, especially for onshore fields,
• Experience across all project lifecycle stages (FEED, Basic, Detailed Engineering),
• Knowledge of oil & gas piping and valves materials, design, manufacturing, and testing standards,
• Familiarity with international piping & valves codes (e.g., ASME B31, B16, ASME VIII, ASTM, API, ANSI),
• Proficiency in piping software and vibration assessment tools (e.g., PDMS/E3D, Caesar),
• Expertise in stress calculation and reporting,
• Experience in sour gas service design,
• Ability to guide technical compliance and bid proposal formulation,
• Good communication and interpersonal skills,
• Standard expertise in fabrication, NLG design, SRU design,
• Minimum 10+ years of experience.

This job posting is active and accepting applications.