Fabrication Estimation Engineer

About the role

QFAB, a joint venture between Nakilat and McDermott founded in 2019, is hiring a Fabrication Planner (listed as Fabrication Estimation Engineer) for a full-time, on-site position in Ras Laffan, Qatar. The role develops, monitors and updates fabrication plans and schedules for offshore projects such as topsides, jackets and other offshore structures, working closely with fabrication, production, engineering, procurement, project controls and construction teams.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain detailed fabrication schedules and monitor actual progress against planned activities.
• Identify potential delays and constraints and support resource and work-front planning.
• Provide regular progress updates and reports to the project team.
• Support look-ahead planning, fabrication sequencing and coordination of materials, drawings, equipment and resources.
• Ensure activities follow project requirements, quality standards and HSE requirements.

Required profile

• B.Sc. Engineering, B.E., B.Tech or a diploma in engineering or a relevant technical discipline.
• 6-12 years of relevant planning experience, preferably in offshore fabrication, oil & gas, EPC or heavy fabrication.
• Proven experience in fabrication planning and scheduling for topsides, jackets, modules and associated structures.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, fabrication documentation and project schedules.
• Previous experience with established offshore EPC contractors or fabrication yards is an advantage.

Required skills

• Good knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or other project planning and scheduling tools.
• Proficiency in MS Excel.
• Strong analytical, coordination and communication skills in a multicultural, site-based environment.