Senior Piping Material Engineer

Duncan & Ross; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a highly experienced Senior Piping Material Engineer to join their team in Abu Dhabi. The role involves developing and reviewing piping material specifications and ensuring compliance with international standards. Candidates must have at least 12 years of experience in piping materials engineering, with a strong record in onshore oil and gas projects. ADNOC project experience is a significant advantage. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to major engineering projects in the UAE.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in piping materials engineering.
• At least 8 years in the engineering phase of onshore oil and gas projects.
• Strong knowledge of ASME B31.3, B31.4, B31.8, API, and ASTM standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review piping material specifications and datasheets.
• Prepare and maintain Piping Material Specifications and Valve Material Specifications.
• Ensure compliance with ASME, API, ASTM, ISO, and ADNOC standards.

Skills

Piping materials engineering

Vendor coordination

Technical communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Piping Material Engineer to join our engineering team for onshore oil and gas projects in Abu Dhabi. The role requires strong expertise in piping materials engineering during the FEED and Detailed Engineering phases ensuring compliance with international codes standards and client specifications. Experience with ADNOC projects will be considered a strong advantage.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and review piping material specifications datasheets and material selection reports in line with project requirements.
• Prepare and maintain Piping Material Specifications (PMS) Valve Material Specifications (VMS) and Line Class Index (LCI).
• Review and approve vendor documents related to piping materials valves gaskets flanges and fittings.
• Perform material selection studies considering process temperature pressure corrosion and project conditions.
• Ensure all piping material engineering deliverables comply with ASME API ASTM ISO and ADNOC standards.
• Provide technical support during procurement activities including technical bid evaluations (TBE) vendor qualification and vendor document review.
• Interface with process piping mechanical and procurement teams to resolve material-related issues.
• Support the development of Material Requisition (MRs) Bill of Materials (BOMs) and Material Take-Offs (MTOs).
• Participate in design reviews HAZOPs and model reviews during the engineering phase.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers and ensure adherence to project quality and schedule requirements.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in piping materials engineering with at least 8 years in the engineering phase (FEED & Detailed Engineering) of onshore oil and gas projects.
• Strong working knowledge of ASME B31.3 B31.4 B31.8 API ASTM ISO and other relevant international codes and standards.
• Proven track record in preparing PMS VMS and piping class specifications.
• Experience in vendor coordination procurement support and documentation review.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with the ability to interface with multi-disciplinary teams.
• ADNOC project experience is a strong plus.