Piping Engineer ( Fabrication)

Role Overview

Piping Engineer (Fabrication) with Archirodon Group N.V, a leading international Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor. The role is based within the Oil, Gas and Chemicals Division.

Company Overview

Archirodon is an established international EPC contractor with over fifty years of experience executing complex projects worldwide. The company has a strong track record in Energy (Oil & Gas, Power and Water), Marine, Infrastructure, and Defense & Security sectors, known for reliability, superior performance standards, and delivery of major global projects.

Role Purpose

To oversee and manage all aspects of piping fabrication activities, ensuring compliance with project requirements, applicable codes and standards, quality specifications, and schedule milestones throughout the fabrication lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Coordination

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise piping fabrication activities in accordance with project requirements and schedules.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, QA/QC, Planning, and Construction teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Identify potential fabrication constraints and implement mitigation measures to avoid schedule delays.
• Support site construction activities by coordinating fabricated spool deliveries and installation requirements.

Design & Documentation Review

• Review and interpret piping isometric drawings, P&IDs, GA drawings, specifications, and construction work packs.
• Prepare and review fabrication work packages, material take-offs (MTO), and bills of materials (BOM).
• Proficient in reading engineering drawings, isometrics, and fabrication documents.
• Review and resolve fabrication-related technical queries and construction issues.

Fabrication Supervision & 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.
• Verify fabrication works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, procedures, and quality requirements.
• Conduct toolbox talks and promote a strong safety culture within fabrication teams.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure fabrication activities comply with applicable codes and standards such as ASME B31.3, ASME Section IX, API, ASTM, and client specifications.
• Ensure all welding activities are performed in accordance with approved WPS, PQR, and qualified welder requirements.
• Monitor weld quality, repair rates, productivity, and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Ensure compliance with project quality plans, inspection test plans (ITP), and client requirements.

Materials & Traceability

• Ensure proper material identification, traceability, storage, preservation, and handling throughout fabrication activities.

Testing & Inspection

• Coordinate and monitor NDT, PWHT, hydrotesting, and other inspection activities as per project specifications.
• Coordinate spool release, hydrotest package preparation, mechanical completion, and handover activities.

Reporting & Communication

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly fabrication progress reports and productivity reports.
• Participate in project meetings and provide technical support and fabrication status updates.

Cost Management

• Assist in cost control initiatives by minimizing material wastage, weld repairs, and fabrication rework.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 to 10 years of experience in piping fabrication within Oil & Gas, Refinery, Petrochemical, LNG, or EPC projects.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of piping fabrication, welding, NDT, hydrotesting, material control, and international codes and standards.
• Strong Leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team leader, exercising professional judgment and coordination skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

• An expat package is available.
• A background check may be carried out depending on the nature of the position and its associated compliance risk level.
• Applications will be treated with strict confidentiality and under all applicable data privacy regulations.