Senior Principal Engineer - Welding and FJC Equipment

Mc Dermott; Dubai; On-site; AED 2,400,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer - Welding and FJC Equipment in Dubai, UAE to provide technical leadership for specialized pipeline welding and Field Joint Coating equipment used across onshore and offshore applications.

The role requires extensive hands‑on expertise with automatic welding systems, pipeline equipment, and offshore installation operations, with relocation to Dubai/Jebel Ali as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience.
• Proven ability to lead a technical team.
• Hands‑on experience with pipeline equipment installation and maintenance.
• Experience with offshore pipelay using S-lay/J-lay methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation, maintenance, and deployment of welding and FJC equipment.
• Provide equipment engineering support for onshore and offshore pipelines.
• Define robust, reliable equipment solutions for harsh environments.
• Coordinate with project teams and suppliers on equipment readiness.
• Support offshore installation campaigns and commissioning activities.

Skills

Technical leadership

Welding equipment

Offshore pipelay

GMAW welding

S-lay & J-lay

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Internal Line Up Clamps

Pipe Facing Machines

Field Joint Coating equipment

Induction FJC coils

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Senior Principal Engineer - Welding and FJC Equipment

Location: Dubai, UAE

Industry: Oil and Energy

Function: Engineering

Experience: Minimum 15 years of experience

Job Type: Full Time

Job Details

Country: UAE

City: Dubai

Industry: Oil and Energy

Function: Engineering

Salary: Not disclosed

Gender: No Preference

Candidate Nationality: Not specified

Job Type: Full Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Role Overview

McDermott International, Ltd is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer - Welding and FJC Equipment in Dubai, UAE to provide technical leadership for specialized pipeline welding and Field Joint Coating equipment used across onshore and offshore applications. The role covers equipment preparation, maintenance, troubleshooting, assignment, deployment, commissioning, and operational support for advanced pipeline systems operating in demanding onshore and marine environments. The Senior Principal Engineer will define safe, reliable, and technically robust equipment solutions while supporting automated and mechanized pipeline joining processes. The position requires extensive hands‑on expertise with automatic welding systems, pipeline equipment, Field Joint Coating technologies, and offshore S-lay and J-lay installation operations.

Welding and FJC Equipment Leadership

• Lead the preparation, maintenance, troubleshooting, assignment, and deployment of advanced welding and Field Joint Coating equipment.
• Provide equipment engineering support for onshore and offshore pipeline applications.
• Define robust and reliable equipment solutions suitable for harsh onshore and marine operating environments.
• Ensure equipment solutions address applicable safety, quality, reliability, and technical requirements.
• Lead technical activities involving automated and mechanized pipeline joining systems.
• Support integration of welding and coating processes with associated pipeline equipment.
• Provide technical direction and guidance to team members involved in equipment preparation, maintenance, installation, and operation.
• Coordinate equipment requirements with project teams and specialist suppliers.
• Support industrialization and commissioning activities for equipment deployed onshore and offshore.
• Contribute technical expertise to equipment and technology roadmaps aimed at improving safety, quality, reliability, and cost efficiency.

Pipeline Welding Systems

• Automatic GMAW pipeline welding equipment.
• Orbital automatic welding systems.
• Internal Line Up Clamps.
• Pipe Facing Machines.
• Pipeline peripheral equipment, including coils and demagnetization equipment.
• Welding equipment used for offshore pipeline installation.
• Equipment supporting S-lay and J-lay pipelay operations.
• Installation, maintenance, preparation, and operational troubleshooting of pipeline equipment.

Field Joint Coating Equipment

• Induction Field Joint Coating coils.
• Blasting equipment.
• FBE - Fusion Bonded Epoxy equipment.
• IMPU - Injection Molded Polyurethane equipment.
• IMPP - Injection Molded Polypropylene equipment.
• Other Pipeline Equipment items required for offshore and onshore pipeline execution.

Offshore Pipeline Applications

• Support welding and Field Joint Coating equipment deployed during offshore pipeline installation.
• Apply practical knowledge of S-lay and J-lay installation operations.
• Ensure specialized equipment is properly prepared and suitable for planned offshore activities.
• Address technical and operational equipment issues affecting pipeline installation.
• Coordinate with relevant project teams to support equipment readiness and deployment.
• Develop practical solutions for equipment challenges arising under offshore operating conditions.
• Support safe and reliable equipment performance throughout pipeline execution campaigns.

Technical Coordination and Improvement

• Acting as a technical leader, the Senior Principal Engineer will collaborate with equipment suppliers and multidisciplinary project teams to ensure welding and Field Joint Coating systems are effectively integrated into project execution.
• The role will also contribute specialist knowledge toward technology development and equipment improvements that enhance operational safety, product quality, reliability, and cost efficiency across offshore projects.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a technical team.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with pipeline equipment installation and maintenance.
• Practical experience with automatic GMAW pipeline welding equipment.
• Experience with offshore pipelay installation using S-lay and J-lay methods.
• Hands‑on experience with Internal Line Up Clamps.
• Hands‑on experience with Pipe Facing Machines.
• Knowledge of pipeline peripheral equipment, including coils and demagnetization systems.
• Experience with induction Field Joint Coating coils.
• Experience with blasting and Field Joint Coating equipment.
• Experience with Fusion Bonded Epoxy equipment.
• Experience with Injection Molded Polyurethane equipment.
• Experience with Injection Molded Polypropylene equipment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to technical detail.
• Ability to troubleshoot advanced welding and Field Joint Coating equipment in onshore and offshore operating environments.
• Willingness to relocate to Jebel Ali.

Work Location Requirement

The position is based within the Dubai, UAE hiring location and specifically requires willingness to relocate to Jebel Ali for the assigned role.

About McDermott International, Ltd

McDermott is a provider of engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry, supporting projects from concept through commissioning. Its capabilities include subsea infrastructure, offshore platforms, offshore pipeline installation, fabrication, offshore wind infrastructure, and complex onshore and offshore energy developments. With more than 100 years of industry experience, McDermott operates across 54 countries with more than 30,000 employees, combining engineering, fabrication, construction, and marine capabilities to support global energy infrastructure and the energy transition.