Senior Materials Engineer, Onshore Oil & Gas (Kuwait)

Penspen; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Penspen is seeking an experienced Materials Engineer to monitor contractor requisitions, manage materials testing, and ensure adherence to QHSE standards on onshore oil and gas projects in Kuwait.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years in materials management and 2–5 years in design/construction of onshore plants, with knowledge of industry codes and strong liaison skills between client and contractor. The position is based in Kuwait and requires close collaboration with the Resident Engineer.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years of materials management experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• 2–5 years' experience in design and construction of onshore plants.
• Familiar with industry standard codes and construction practices.
• Liaise between client and contractor and report to the Resident Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and check contractor requisitions, work packages, risk and method statements to optimize work processes.
• Witness and verify compliance with the design specification and oversee construction to ensure QHSE standards.
• Provide on-the-job training to client counterpart.
• Oversee sampling of materials, testing soil, asphalt and concrete works.
• Monitor tests on raw materials or finished products to ensure quality.

Skills

Materials management

Oil & Gas industry experience

Onshore plant design & construction

Job description

Penspen is seeking an experienced Materials Engineer to monitor contractor requisitions, manage materials testing, and ensure adherence to QHSE standards on onshore oil and gas projects in Kuwait.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years in materials management and 2–5 years in design/construction of onshore plants, with knowledge of industry codes and strong liaison skills between client and contractor. The position is based in Kuwait and requires close collaboration with the Resident Engineer.