Head of Engineering (Piping – Process EPC-1)

NES Fircroft; Doha; Presencial; QAR 180.000 - 300.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NES Fircroft in Qatar seeks a seasoned Head of Engineering (Piping – Process EPC-1) to lead the piping function for a major LNG expansion." You will oversee EPC contractor performance, guide piping design, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning activities, and coordinate multi-disciplinary interfaces with a focus on schedule and quality.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 10+ years in engineering incl.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of engineering experience, incl. 6 years in Oil & Gas.
• At least 2 years in supervisory/lead roles overseeing contractors.
• Extensive experience as a Senior Piping Engineer in EPC projects.
• Experience with cryogenic piping and LNG facilities.
• Strong cross-functional coordination and stakeholder management.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the Piping Engineering team through EPC execution.
• Ensure compliance with project specs and engineering standards.
• Oversee piping design, materials, procurement, and testing.
• Coordinate interfaces across disciplines and stakeholders.
• Monitor schedules, milestones, reporting, and recovery plans.
• Review/approve material requisitions and technical deliverables.
• Manage contractor and vendor technical performance throughout lifecycle.
• Capture lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Conocimientos

Piping Engineering

Oil & Gas experience

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Cryogenic piping

LNG facilities

Project oversight

Navisworks

MS Office

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

Navisworks

MS Office

Engineering management tools

Descripción del empleo

Hiring Now: 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.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.