Position Title: Field Piping Engineer
Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands (on-site)
Sector: EPC – Oil & Gas
For a leading EPC contractor operating in the Oil & Gas sector, we are looking for a Field Piping Engineer to join a major international project in the Netherlands. The professional will be the key technical reference on-site, acting as a direct extension of the Project Technical Office to ensure the success of construction activities. The role is site-based, requiring the candidate to spend most of the time in the field.
Responsibilities
* Piping Monitoring & Analysis: Evaluate constructability and identify technical discrepancies in 2D/3D CAD models and drawings, issuing Requests for Information (RFI) to the Client when necessary.
* Construction Support: Verify technical documentation, prepare detailed material take-offs, and provide the construction team with all necessary data for execution.
* Document Management: Prepare Construction Method Statements (CMS) and maintain updated Red Mark-ups for isometrics, P&IDs, and plant layouts.
* Quality & Compliance: Supervise piping installation to ensure full adherence to project specifications, drawings, and safety standards.
* Subcontractor Oversight: Interface with QA/QC and construction teams to monitor subcontractor performance and technical compliance.
* Problem Solving: Proactively anticipate and resolve field engineering issues in coordination with the project’s technical and site functions.
Requirements
* Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in project technical documentation (P&IDs, isometrics, material specs) and experience in piping installation and construction support.
* Problem Solving: Excellent ability to anticipate technical criticalities and resolve field issues in collaboration with construction and engineering departments.
* Field Experience: Solid track record of working directly on-site, with a strong aptitude for coordinating technical office requirements with field operations.
* Quality Control: Familiarity with QA/QC processes specifically focused on piping systems and mechanical assembly.
* Languages: Good command of English and Italian, both written and spoken.
* Experience: 5+ years of experience in the Oil & Gas sector, preferably with a focus on piping engineering and construction within large-scale industrial projects.
* Mobility: Ability to be based full-time on-site in Rotterdam for the project duration.
* Citizenship: Must already hold a valid EU citizenship or a valid work permit for the European territory.