Specialist Engineer - Onshore Construction (Piping)

Penspen; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Penspen is urgently seeking a Specialist Engineer - Onshore Construction (Piping) for one of our Offshore PMC projects in Abu Dhabi. You will lead piping construction oversight, review packs, and ensure construction-readiness across offshore facilities, topsides, pipelines, and brownfield/greenfield works.

The role requires 15+ years in oil & gas, with preference for PMC/EPC background and familiarity with ASME/API/ISO/NORSOK standards; ADNOC Offshore experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Piping Engineering.
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in oil & gas, offshore project.
• Preferred PMC/EPC Mechanical/Piping Construction background.
• Familiarity with ASME, API, ASTM, ISO, NORSOK.
• ADNOC Offshore experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction oversight and execution support for piping activities offshore facilities, topsides, pipelines, and brownfield/greenfield modifications.
• Prepare and review piping construction work packs, method statements, and job cards.
• Conduct constructability reviews and ensure design deliverables are construction-ready.
• Interpret piping isometrics, P&IDs, GA drawings, support details, and vendor documents.
• Provide technical solutions to SQs, TQs, and interface issues.
• Supervise piping construction activities at onshore yards and during offshore mobilization.
• Liaise with engineering, procurement, fabrication yards, EPC contractors, and client representatives.
• Maintain accurate records of construction progress, deviations, and change requests.
• Prepare daily/weekly progress reports and mechanical completion dossiers.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Piping Engineering

Job description

Penspen is urgently looking to hire for Specialist Engineer - Onshore Construction (Piping) for one of our Offshore PMC projects in Abu Dhabi.

Qualification Required

• The candidates should have Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/ Piping Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction oversight, and execution support for all piping‑related activities associated with offshore facilities, topsides, pipelines, and brownfield/greenfield modifications.
• Prepare and review piping construction work packs, method statements, and job cards
• Conduct constructability reviews and ensure design deliverables are construction‑ready
• Interpret piping isometrics, P&IDs, GA drawings, support details, and vendor documents
• Provide technical solutions to site queries (SQs), technical queries (TQs), and interface issues
• Supervise piping construction activities at onshore yards and during offshore mobilization
• Liaise with engineering, procurement, fabrication yards, EPC contractors, and client representatives
• Maintain accurate records of construction progress, deviations, and change requests
• Prepare daily/weekly progress reports and mechanical completion dossiers

Experience Required

• Minimum 15+ years of experience, with at least 5 years in similar position for major oil & gas (offshore project).
• Preferred experience from PMC/EPC Mechanical/ Piping Construction Background.
• Familiarity with international codes (ASME, API, ASTM, ISO, NORSOK).
• Previous ADNOC Offshore Experience is advantage.
• Strong knowledge of offshore construction methods, mechanical systems, and safety standards.
• Ability to work in challenging offshore environments and extended rotations