LEAD DISCIPLINE ENGINEER (FIELD) - PIPELINE

We are looking for a highly experienced Lead Discipline Engineer (Field) – Pipeline to oversee and support all field pipeline engineering activities on a major onshore oil and gas project. The successful candidate will ensure that pipeline construction, installation, testing, and commissioning activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications, applicable codes, and client requirements.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and supervise all onshore pipeline field engineering activities during construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning phases
• Ensure pipeline installation works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, applicable codes, and client requirements
• Coordinate with construction, engineering, QA/QC, commissioning, and operations teams to resolve field pipeline engineering issues
• Review and provide technical support for pipeline stringing, welding, trenching, lowering, tie-ins, hydrotesting, reinstatement, and field design changes
• Monitor construction progress and ensure compliance with project schedules, safety requirements, and quality standards
• Review and approve field technical queries (TQs), site instructions, method statements, and engineering change requests
• Provide technical guidance on pipeline construction, welding, NDT, coating, cathodic protection, hydrotesting, pigging, and mechanical completion activities
• Participate in site inspections, walkdowns, punch list clearance, mechanical completion, and final acceptance activities
• Liaise with the client, EPC teams, subcontractors, and other stakeholders on all pipeline field engineering matters

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Pipeline Engineering, or equivalent Engineering discipline
• Minimum 15–20 years of experience in pipeline engineering, with significant experience in onshore field engineering for oil and gas projects
• Proven track record on large-scale onshore oil and gas, cross-country pipeline, gas transmission, or petrochemical projects
• Strong expertise in pipeline construction, welding, NDT, coating, cathodic protection, hydrotesting, pre-commissioning, mechanical completion, and commissioning activities
• Thorough knowledge of international codes and standards including ASME B31.4, ASME B31.8, API, ISO, and relevant client specifications
• Experience with ADNOC Onshore projects is strongly preferred
• Strong leadership, coordination, and multidisciplinary communication skills
• Familiarity with engineering documentation, field engineering procedures, and construction management practices

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