Yard Engineer

About the role

The Yard Engineer will lead fabrication, assembly and erection activities for offshore jackets, topsides, modules, skids, structural steel, piping systems and mechanical equipment. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related) and 8‑15 years of experience in oil & gas fabrication yards or EPC projects.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise fabrication, assembly and erection of offshore structures and equipment.
• Plan and monitor progress, manpower utilization, productivity and equipment deployment.
• Coordinate with Engineering, QA/QC, Planning, Procurement, Logistics and HSE teams.
• Review fabrication drawings, isometrics, P&IDs and material take‑offs.
• Monitor fit‑up, welding, NDT, dimensional control, hydro‑testing, pneumatic testing and mechanical completion.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, HSE requirements and client procedures.
• Manage inspections, punch‑list clearance, system handovers and turnover documentation.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 8‑15 years of experience in oil & gas fabrication yards, EPC or offshore/on‑shore construction projects.

Required skills

• Structural Steel & Piping Fabrication
• Welding & NDT Coordination
• Material Traceability & Weld Mapping
• Hydrotesting & Mechanical Completion
• Fabrication Drawings, P&IDs & Isometrics
• Production Planning & Progress Monitoring
• Lifting & Rigging Coordination
• QA/QC Documentation & Inspection Management