Head of Engineering (Piping – Process EPC

NES Fircroft; Doha; On-site; QAR 550,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Head of Engineering (Piping – Process EPC-1) in Qatar to lead the piping engineering function for a major LNG expansion project. You will oversee EPC contractor performance and ensure successful piping design, procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning activities.

The role requires a seasoned leader with at least 10 years in engineering, including 6+ years in Oil & Gas, and strong cryogenic piping/LNG facilities experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in mechanical engineering with relevant discipline.
• Minimum 10 years engineering experience, including 6+ years in Oil & Gas.
• Experience supervising or overseeing contractors/assets in EPC projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Piping Engineering team throughout EPC execution.
• Ensure compliance with project specs, engineering standards and company requirements.
• Oversee piping design, materials selection, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering interfaces and stakeholder requirements.
• Monitor engineering schedules, milestones, progress reporting and recovery plans.
• Review and approve material requisitions, technical deliverables and field engineering solutions.
• Manage contractor, vendor and subcontractor technical performance throughout project lifecycle.
• Capture and implement lessons learned to support project excellence.

Skills

Piping Engineering

Leadership

Contractor Oversight

Project Management

Cryogenic piping

EPC Experience

Oil & Gas

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Navisworks

MS Office

Job description

Job description

Head of Engineering (Piping – Process EPC-1)

Location: Qatar (Onshore)

Contract Type: Long-Term Contract

Work Schedule: 6 Days per Week

Rotation: 12 Weeks ON / 2 Weeks OFF

Join a major LNG expansion project in Qatar and lead the Piping Engineering function for one of the region's largest EPC developments. We are seeking a seasoned engineering professional to oversee EPC contractor performance and ensure successful delivery of piping design, procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Piping Engineering team throughout EPC execution.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, engineering standards, and company requirements.
• Oversee piping design, materials selection, procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering interfaces and stakeholder requirements.
• Monitor engineering schedules, milestones, progress reporting, and recovery plans.
• Review and approve material requisitions, technical deliverables, and field engineering solutions.
• Manage contractor, vendor, and subcontractor technical performance throughout project lifecycle.
• Capture and implement lessons learned to support project excellence and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of engineering experience, including at least 6 years within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory, lead, or contractor oversight role.
• Extensive experience as a Senior Piping Engineer supporting EPC projects.
• Experience with cryogenic piping systems design and LNG facilities.
• Strong exposure across engineering, construction, commissioning, start-up, and handover phases.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Navisworks, and engineering management tools.
• Excellent communication, leadership, planning, and stakeholder management skills.