Engineering Lead (Piping - Field)
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managing piping design, procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning, ensuring full alignment. Control valves, MOVs, PRVs, and manual valves Project & Contractor Management.
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Work Schedule & Setup
- 100% Onshore
- Rotation: 12 Weeks ON / 2 Weeks OFF
- 6 Days/Week
- 8–10 Hours/Day
- 🔹 Job Purpose
- We are seeking an experienced Engineering Lead – Piping (Field) to oversee EPC contractor performance and ensure successful delivery of piping engineering scope across all phases of the project.
- The role involves managing piping design, procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning, ensuring full alignment with project specifications, safety standards, and lifecycle requirements.
- 🔹 Key Responsibilities
Technical & Engineering Leadership
- Lead and oversee Piping Field Engineering activities across EPC contractors
- Ensure piping systems comply with:
- Project specifications
- Engineering standards & codes
- Safety and operational requirements
- Manage design and execution for:
- Large-bore piping systems
- Cryogenic piping
- High-pressure steam & sour gas services
- Control valves, MOVs, PRVs, and manual valves
Project & Contractor Management
- Manage EPC contractor performance including:
- Resource capability (headcount, qualifications)
- Engineering deliverables and reporting
- Validate:
- Design tools and methodologies
- Execution plans and deliverables
- Drive timely procurement and contract scope execution
Stakeholder & Interface Coordination
- Coordinate with:
- Engineering disciplines
- Operations, QA/QC, and HSE teams
- Ensure alignment across:
- Project lifecycle phases
- Design integrity and operability
Planning & Reporting
- Manage piping engineering schedules and milestones
- Prepare:
- Progress reports
- Recovery plans for delays
- Change management recommendations
Governance & Compliance
- Ensure full compliance with:
- Project standards and engineering specifications
- Corporate policies and procedures
- Develop and review:
- Engineering procedures and policies
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum 8+ years in Piping Engineering
- At least 1 year in supervisory/leadership role
- Strong experience in:
- Oil & Gas / LNG projects
- EPC project environments
- Contractor oversight
Preferred
- Field experience on large LNG projects
- 🔹 Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of:
- Piping design codes & standards
- Onshore LNG facilities and utilities
- Ability to review:
- Engineering drawings, specifications, and datasheets
- Strong planning, coordination, and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent communication skills (English)
- 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 and Manufacturing sectors 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.
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