Senior Project Engineer - Pipeline Pre-Commissioning

EnerMech; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy service company is seeking a qualified project engineer in Abu Dhabi to manage pipeline pre-commissioning activities. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of experience in pipeline services, a relevant engineering qualification, and strong technical and leadership skills. Responsibilities include project delivery, client communication, and risk management. The position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience with pipeline services or EPC companies.
• Understands and interprets relevant standards with minimal supervision.
• Valid OGUK Survival and Medical.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned projects efficiently and on time.
• Act as a point of contact for technical support.
• Participate in client meetings and provide updates on project activities.

Skills

Technical expertise

Problem-solving skills

Leadership qualities

Pipeline specifications knowledge

Education

Higher National Diploma in a relevant engineering discipline

Project management qualification

Engineering degree or similar qualification

Job description

We are?

We are EnerMech, a specialist service company that delivers safe, integrated solutions for complex energy projects. For over 50 years, we’ve been energizing our clients across the world with unrivaled expertise, equipment, and technology that supports the entire asset life cycle – offshore and on land. We enable progress through our three global business lines: Energy Solutions, Infrastructure & Industrial Solutions, and Lifting Solutions. Within these areas, we offer a wide range of services, including cranes, lifting, fluid power, training, equipment rental, pipeline, subsea, process, and valves – all designed to help you optimize performance, enhance reliability, and improve efficiency. With a focus on operational excellence, we deliver value through our customized integrated solutions. This approach reduces risk and enhances efficiencies making us a leading and trusted partner every step of the way.

Diversity & Inclusion

EnerMech is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive organization. We believe that diversity enriches our team, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and identities.

The Role

• To deliver efficiently and on time, specifically assigned projects to stakeholders as directed, whilst maximizing the potential for EnerMech.

• This job requires strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and leadership qualities to manage clients, contractors, and internal teams.

• Act as a point of contact for technical support during the pre-commissioning process.

• Responsible for project engineering tasks, from initial kick-off to final account, which includes pre-engineering, selection of equipment spreads for Pre-Commissioning activities, identification of required vendors, as per bids or project requirements.

• Perform multi-disciplinary coordination of engineering and all other functions necessary for project delivery

• Must have a strong knowledge of pipeline Pre-Commissioning and De-Commissioning specifications.

• Office-based duties will also include direct control of project status reporting and project close-out documentation

• Responsible for participating in client meetings to provide updates on project activities and maintaining schedules for relevant project resources.

• Proactively identify and communicate risks to project schedules, deliverables, and costs

• Site-based duties will include being a client representative with responsibility for aspects of work scope. implementation in accordance with client and company procedures.

• Ensure technical alignment of all pipeline engineering deliverables with project specifications and applicable offshore codes (e.g., DNVGL-ST-F101, ISO 13623).

• Oversee integrity assurance during hydrotesting, pigging, and drying operations, ensuring proper test records and procedures are followed.

• Interface with subsea installation contractors to ensure installation methods are in line with pipeline design limitations and seabed conditions.

• Provide input to Lessons Learned and continuous improvement initiatives post-project closeout.

Main Responsibilities & Key Result Areas

• Responsible for the delivery of work scopes, from initial enquiry to final account

• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies for pre-commissioning activities.

• Responsible for providing knowledge and technical input to address challenges during pipeline pre-commissioning activities.

• Both working alone and contributing to multi-discipline project teams to deliver our clients' projects, including management of and communication with 3rd party suppliers, subcontractors, and EnerMech service departments

• Responsible for supervising pre-commissioning engineering deliverables, including internal, subcontractor, or supplier deliverables.

• Performing and, where appropriate, leading site work scopes as EnerMech's responsible project engineer

• Participate in and lead design reviews, constructability assessments, and readiness-for-operation checks for subsea pipeline systems.

• Support subsea intervention and inspection campaigns, including ROV survey reviews and anomaly reporting.

• Responsible for the collation of project-related documents, such as but not limited to job tenders/costings, project plans, work schedules, work scope implementation methodologies, closeout, and certification documentation

• Responsible for developing the technical documentation related to the Flooding, Cleaning, Gauging, Hydrotesting, dewatering, drying, vacuum drying, nitrogen purging, and all Pre-Commissioning and Decommissioning activities defined by either the bid or project requirements.
• Design of the temporary items to be prefabricated for the execution ofpipeline Pre-Commissioning and Decommissioning projects.
• Accountable for the accurate completion of purchase requisitions
• Responsible for progress chasing where required
• To plan, provide for, and deliver pre-job briefs for assigned activities
• Responsible for ensuring materials, personnel, and equipment are fit for purpose, available, and dispatched promptly for assigned activities
• Control of and issue of documentation to company and client standards
• Responsible for drafting and issuing project change documentation, capturing scope growth and or variations
• Identify and communicate risks to the project and manage them appropriately
• Mentor junior engineers and support competency development in pipeline engineering and field operations.
• Develop project cost forecasts and track actual expenditures versus budget to identify variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Support tendering and commercial teams by providing technical and cost input for Pre-Commissioning scopes.
• Ensure procurement strategies align with project cash flow and delivery timelines, optimizing vendor engagement.
• Ensure change management is controlled across engineering deliverables.

• Higher National Diploma in a recognized and relevant engineering discipline or equivalent, with a willingness to develop further education.
• Valid OGUK Survival and Medical.
• Engineering degree or similar qualification with appropriate experience.
• Project management qualification
• Minimum 8 years’ experience with Pipeline services or EPC companies.
• Codes & Standards proficiency: DNVGL-ST-F101, ASME B31.4/B31.8, ISO 13623, API 5L, etc
• Conduct constructability reviews, participate in HAZID/HAZOP, and design risk assessments.

Behavior and Personal Qualities

Essential:

• Understands and interprets relevant standards, performs most tasks, and requires minimal supervision.

• Engages team support in making complex decisions (solving complex problems).

• Interprets procedures within the context of the situation and recognizes when consultation is required.

• Recognizes and acts upon opportunities within own area of responsibility.

• Conducts self in a professional manner to minimize conflict.

Preferred:

• Encourages the participation and contribution of other team members.

• Continually extends range and depth of own skills and knowledge.

• Questions and confirms understanding of how own work activities support and align with HSE targets and business goals.

• Looks outside the immediate working environment for ideas.

• Manages personal time and deals effectively with conflicting demands and priorities

• Demonstrates a calm and systematic approach.

• Understands the role of the "team" and how to contribute to the overall success of the Business Unit.

• Understands the role of own department and its relationships within EnerMech.

• Shows sensitivity and good interpersonal understanding. Can see things from the other person’s perspective.

• Offers advice and encouragement to others in support of the best results.