An experienced Pipeline Engineer with ADNOC project experience is urgently sought in Abu Dhabi for a senior oil and gas pipeline construction role. This position is responsible for planning, supervision, coordination, execution, inspection, testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and handover of pipeline construction, repair, replacement, and shutdown works — ensuring full compliance with ADNOC specifications, HSE procedures, and project quality standards. Prior ADNOC project experience and knowledge of ADNOC AGES specifications are mandatory requirements.
Mandatory Requirements — All Four Apply
✅ Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent — Mandatory
✅ 10+ years of Oil & Gas pipeline construction / maintenance experience — Mandatory
✅ 5+ years GCC / UAE project experience — Mandatory
✅ Previous ADNOC project experience with knowledge of ADNOC specifications and procedures — Mandatory
✅ Large-diameter pipelines — preferably 36 inch and above — Mandatory
✅ Brownfield works, live plant environment, shutdowns, tie-ins — Mandatory
Why This Pipeline Role Matters in Abu Dhabi
ADNOC Framework: All works executed within ADNOC AGES specifications, HSE procedures, PTW/WMS systems, and safety manuals
Large-Diameter Scope: Fabrication, fit-up, welding, lowering, installation, testing, and reinstatement of 36″+ pipelines
Shutdown Leadership: Plan and execute tie-in and shutdown activities within approved windows with clear sequencing
Pre-Commissioning Ownership: Flushing, gauging, hydrotesting, drying, nitrogen purging, and mechanical completion
Position Overview
This Pipeline Engineer role plans, supervises, and coordinates pipeline construction, repair, replacement, tie-in, shutdown, and brownfield activities at site. You will review IFC drawings, isometrics, P&IDs, and method statements; manage large-diameter pipeline works from fabrication through mechanical completion; coordinate with engineering, QA/QC, HSE, planning, operations, and client representatives; monitor daily site progress; ensure safe execution via PTW/WMS compliance; and prepare daily progress reports, handover dossiers, hydrotest records, NDT summaries, and redline drawings.
Why This Role Matters: As Pipeline Engineer on an ADNOC project in Abu Dhabi, you lead the full construction lifecycle for large-diameter oil and gas pipelines, execute brownfield tie-ins and shutdowns in live plant environments, apply ADNOC AGES specifications and HSE procedures to every activity, coordinate welding, NDT, hydrotesting, coating, and pre-commissioning across multiple work fronts, and build a senior career in one of the world’s most active oil and gas construction markets.
Key Responsibilities
Construction Supervision & Coordination
- Plan, supervise, and coordinate pipeline construction, repair, replacement, tie-in, shutdown, and brownfield activities at site
- Review approved IFC drawings, isometric drawings, alignment sheets, P&IDs, method statements, ITPs, and risk assessments
- Manage large-diameter pipeline works including fabrication, fit-up, welding, lowering, installation, testing, reinstatement, and mechanical completion
- Supervise stringing, alignment, fit-up, trench works, lowering-in, backfilling, reinstatement, and line walkdown activities
Welding, NDT, Coating & Quality
- Coordinate welding activities in line with approved WPS, PQR, welder qualifications, and project quality requirements
- Monitor welding consumable control, preheating, interpass temperature, visual inspection, repair control, and weld history
- Coordinate NDT activities including RT, UT, MT, PT, PAUT, or other inspection requirements with QA/QC and third-party inspectors
- Supervise coating, wrapping, field joint coating, holiday testing, coating repair, and surface preparation activities
Hydrotesting, Shutdown & Pre-Commissioning
- Prepare and coordinate test packs, blind installation, pressurization, pressure holding, leak checking, and depressurization
- Supervise dewatering, swabbing, drying, air blowing, nitrogen purging, and reinstatement activities
- Plan and execute tie-in and shutdown activities within approved windows with clear sequencing, manpower, equipment, and permits
- Coordinate flushing, cleaning, gauging, leak testing, commissioning support, and mechanical completion activities
HSE, Documentation & Reporting
- Ensure compliance with ADNOC HSE standards, PTW, WMS, JSA/RA, and method statement requirements before work execution
- Conduct and participate in toolbox talks, safety walkdowns, pre-task briefings, and daily coordination meetings
- Prepare daily progress reports, manpower/equipment reports, NDT summaries, hydrotest records, and handover dossiers
- Prepare redline mark-ups, as-built inputs, mechanical completion dossiers, and completion certificates
Qualifications & Requirements
Mandatory Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering qualification (Mandatory)
- Minimum 10+ years of Oil & Gas pipeline construction/maintenance experience (Mandatory)
- Minimum 5+ years of GCC/UAE project experience (Mandatory)
- Previous ADNOC project experience with knowledge of ADNOC specifications and procedures (Mandatory)
- Strong experience in large-diameter pipelines — preferably 36 inch and above (Mandatory)
- Experience in brownfield works, live plant environments, shutdowns, tie-ins, and contractor management (Mandatory)
- Familiarity with ADNOC AGES specifications, HSE procedures, PTW/WMS systems (Mandatory/Preferred)
About This Pipeline Engineering Opportunity — Abu Dhabi
Join a major oil and gas pipeline construction project in Abu Dhabi — one of the region’s most active pipeline engineering markets. This role places experienced Pipeline Engineers at the heart of ADNOC-compliant large-diameter pipeline construction, brownfield tie-ins, shutdowns, and pre-commissioning activities, with full responsibility for safety, quality, progress, and handover documentation across one of the UAE’s most demanding and rewarding oil and gas project environments.
Career Excellence: Lead large-diameter ADNOC pipeline construction, brownfield shutdowns, and pre-commissioning in Abu Dhabi’s oil and gas sector.
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Who Should Apply?
- ADNOC-Experienced Pipeline Engineers: With proven project track record within ADNOC frameworks
- Large-Diameter Pipeline Specialists: With 36″+ pipeline fabrication, installation, and testing experience
- Brownfield & Shutdown Engineers: Comfortable executing tie-ins and shutdowns in live plant environments
- Pre-Commissioning & Hydrotest Engineers: Skilled in test pack preparation, pressurization, and nitrogen purging
- NDT & Welding Coordination Professionals: Experienced managing RT, UT, PAUT, and quality documentation
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