Production Engineer - Fabrication (Oil & Gas)

Job Description

Location :- Abu Dhabi, UAE

The company prides itself on offering a diverse and comprehensive range of products and services for the oil and gas industry that meet the highest of QHSE standards. Its services fall under machine and fabrication, blasting, painting, welding and fitting.

Sigma Engineering Works (SEW) is part of Mazrui International - Diversified holding group with wide variety of businesses in Oil & Gas/Oilfield Services, Financial Investments, Real Estate, Construction, Retail, Trading, Distribution, Logistics, Transportation, Hospitality, Education etc.

Websites :-

https://sigma.ae/ (Sigma Engineering Works)

https://www.mazruiinternational.ae/ (Main Holding Group)

Designation :- Production Engineer - Fabrication (Oil & Gas)

Reporting to :- Engineering Manager

The Fabrication Production Engineer will assist the project management team during early execution phases, contribute to tender preparation, and oversee all production, welding, and painting works to achieve SEW&aposs strategic and operational goals.

Key Responsibilities/Duties :-

• Lead and supervise all fabrication, welding, assembly, painting, inspection, and testing activities to meet quality and contractual requirements.
• Plan and schedule fabrication activities to meet project deadlines, ensuring optimal use of manpower, machines, and materials.
• Monitor daily shop floor operations, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to maintain workflow efficiency.
• Ensure all activities are aligned with QHSE procedures and comply with ASME, API, ISO, and other client specifications.

• Review project and tender documents to understand full scope and deliverables.
• Coordinate closely with Engineering, QA/QC, Procurement, and Stores to ensure timely availability of approved drawings, materials, consumables, and equipment.
• Liaise with clients and project managers for site queries, inspections, and approvals as needed.

• Manage and oversee fabrication shop personnel, including Charge Hands, Welders, Fitters, Blasters, Painters, and Helpers.
• Support recruitment and training efforts for shop-floor staff to maintain skill levels and shop performance.
• Assign and monitor manpower distribution based on project priorities and production targets.

• Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and client requirements to ensure complete understanding of project scope.
• Identify discrepancies or ambiguities in design documents and raise technical queries (TQs) for timely resolution.
• Coordinate with Engineering, QA/QC, and Project teams to clarify fabrication-related technical issues before production begins.
• Ensure that all clarification responses are implemented in shop drawings and production plans accurately.
• Support pre-fabrication meetings and technical discussions with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to align expectations.
• Maintain a record of all technical clarifications, revisions, and approvals to ensure traceability and compliance.
• Verify that all technical aspects of the jobincluding material selection, welding requirements, painting specifications, and dimensional tolerancesare clearly understood and executed as per contract requirements.

• Maintain accurate records for production progress, manpower utilization, welder performance, material consumption, and equipment downtime.
• Support estimation and planning departments with accurate inputs related to fabrication, man-hours, and productivity.

• Ensure proper implementation of WPS/PQRs and adherence to welding procedures (SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, SAW).
• Schedule and monitor all internal and external painting activities (including API and fabrication scopes).

• Participate in project close-out reviews, capture lessons learned, and recommend improvements for future projects.
• Promote a safe, organized, and disciplined work environment on the shop floor.

• Strong knowledge of fabrication codes and standards: ASME/ANSI, API, ASTM, BS, AWWA, NACE, SHELL, TEMA, NEMA.
• Hands-on experience in pressure vessels, tanks, skids, manifolds, piping systems, structural steel, flare stacks.
• Familiar with drafting software (AutoCAD) and production planning tools (MS Project).
• Understanding of welding symbols, fabrication tolerances, and NDT requirements.
• Cost Control, Planning
• ASNT/ACCP Level II in RT, MT, DPT (preferred).

• Effective leadership and people management.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Excellent production planning and coordination.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Team player with a proactive attitude.
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic workshop environment.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in fabrication and production, preferably in oil & gas or EPC sectors.
• At least 5 years in a supervisory/engineering role in the Middle East.

• Diploma or Bachelor&aposs Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

• Achievement of >95% on-time project delivery.
• Achievement of >80% utilization rate across departments.
• Compliance with project timelines, quality standards, and cost targets.
• Timely and accurate submission of production and progress reports.
• Zero lost-time incidents and adherence to HSE standards.
• Lead & Empower: Proficient
• Communicate with Impact: Proficient
• Accomplish with Excellence: Proficient
• Engineering, Scheduling, and Planning: Proficient

Please apply by attaching your CV only if you have relevant experience and qualifications.

Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.