Piping Engineer ( Fabrication)

Job Description

• Review and interpret piping isometric drawings, P&IDs, GA drawings, specifications, and construction work packs.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise piping fabrication activities in accordance with project requirements and schedules.
• Ensure fabrication activities comply with applicable codes and standards such as ASME B31.3, ASME Section IX, API, ASTM, and client specifications.
• Prepare and review fabrication work packages, material take-offs (MTO), and bills of materials (BOM).
• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, QA/QC, Planning, and Construction teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Supervise pipe cutting, fit-up, welding, spool fabrication, assembly, and dimensional inspection activities.
• Monitor fabrication progress and ensure timely completion of fabrication deliverables in line with project milestones.
• Ensure proper material identification, traceability, storage, preservation, and handling throughout fabrication activities.
• Review and resolve fabrication-related technical queries and construction issues.
• Ensure all welding activities are performed in accordance with approved WPS, PQR, and qualified welder requirements.
• Coordinate and monitor NDT, PWHT, hydrotesting, and other inspection activities as per project specifications.
• Monitor weld quality, repair rates, productivity, and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Verify fabrication works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, procedures, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate spool release, hydrotest package preparation, mechanical completion, and handover activities.
• Identify potential fabrication constraints and implement mitigation measures to avoid schedule delays.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly fabrication progress reports and productivity reports.
• Participate in project meetings and provide technical support and fabrication status updates.
• Conduct toolbox talks and promote a strong safety culture within fabrication teams.
• Support site construction activities by coordinating fabricated spool deliveries and installation requirements.
• Ensure compliance with project quality plans, inspection test plans (ITP), and client requirements.
• Assist in cost control initiatives by minimizing material wastage, weld repairs, and fabrication rework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 13–16 years of experience in piping fabrication within Oil & Gas, Refinery, Petrochemical, LNG, or EPC projects.
• Strong knowledge of piping fabrication, welding, NDT, hydrotesting, material control, and international codes and standards.
• Proficient in reading engineering drawings, isometrics, and fabrication documents.
• Good communication, leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills.