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This position is responsible for managing and executing HDPE and thermoplastic pipeline projects on-site, ensuring technical accuracy, compliance with design specifications, and adherence to HSE and quality standards. The role includes support for pre-contract activities such as site evaluation, risk assessment, and providing technical input for proposals and cost estimations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute installation, testing, and commissioning of HDPE and thermoplastic piping systems according to approved drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
- Ensure compliance with HSE policies, permit-to-work systems, and customer site safety requirements.
- Conduct site assessments, technical evaluations, risk assessments, and provide technical input for proposals, cost estimations, and project planning.
- Interpret drawings and coordinate with engineering, sales, project management, fabrication, and customer teams to ensure successful project execution.
- Plan, supervise, and monitor site activities, manpower utilization, equipment deployment, productivity, and work progress.
- Conduct customer training programs and practical demonstrations on thermoplastic pipe jointing and welding techniques, including butt fusion, electrofusion, socket fusion, infrared welding, and applicable industry standards and best practices.
- Support the Head of Unit – Specialized Services in resource planning, project scheduling, manpower allocation, customer management, business development activities, and departmental initiatives.
- Actively participate in customer meetings, site visits, technical presentations, and project reviews.
- Mentor and develop site technicians and junior personnel to enhance technical competency, operational effectiveness, and succession planning.
- Ensure proper operation, maintenance, calibration, and utilization of welding machines, tools, and site equipment.
- Utilize ERP/Oracle systems for project tracking, material consumption, job costing, and operational reporting.
- Prepare site reports, technical documentation, project close-out records, training records, and management updates in a timely manner.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Unit – Specialized Services.
- Foster a work culture aligned with the company's core values of Caring, Learning, and Performance.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in HDPE / thermoplastic piping installation, fabrication, and project execution.
- Strong knowledge of pipeline installation, welding techniques, HSE requirements, and quality standards.
- Experience in site surveys, technical evaluations, risk assessments, and proposal support activities.
- Ability to manage site teams, customer interactions, project planning, and operational challenges.
- Ability to conduct customer training and certification programs on thermoplastic pipe jointing and welding techniques.
- Proficient in ERP/Oracle systems, MS Office, reporting, and MTO/BOQ preparation.
- Valid UAE manual driving license (must be able to drive a 1-ton pickup vehicle).
