Field Engineering Manager

Position: Field Engineering Manager – LNG Project
Location: Sohar, Oman
Start Date: July 2026
Status: 12 Months Renewable Contract
 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all Field Engineering activities for the LNG Plant, LNG Tank, Sohar Port and associated project packages.
• Ensure engineering design complies with Contract requirements, Basis of Design, Project Specifications, Codes & Standards, and HSE requirements.
• Act as the single technical focal point for all site engineering matters, ensuring design consistency across disciplines and packages.
• Manage, coordinate and develop a multi‑disciplinary field engineering team (Piping/Mechanical, Process, Electrical, ICSS & Telecom, Civil/Structural, etc.).
• Review and respond to technical queries, deviation requests, and NCRs from site and vendors in a timely manner to avoid construction delays.
• Provide technical arbitration between disciplines and packages where conflicts or inconsistencies arise.
• Coordinate closely with EPC contractors, vendors, Company representatives and shareholders to achieve fit‑for‑purpose design solutions.
• Oversee preparation, validation and handover of As‑Built documentation and Red Line mark‑ups by contractors.
• Support ICSS system development in coordination with vendors, contractors and package teams.
• Provide technical support to construction, pre‑commissioning, commissioning and start‑up teams.
• Participate in project management meetings, weekly project reviews and shareholder meetings as required.
• Monitor engineering deliverables to ensure compliance with project schedule, quality and budget objectives.
• Coordinate with internal departments including HSE, Quality, Project Control, Interface Management and Contract Management.
• Promote and demonstrate exemplary HSE leadership and ensure HSE requirements are fully implemented within scope of responsibility.
• Prepare close‑out reports and capture lessons learned at project completion.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in project engineering, preferably on LNG, Oil & Gas or major EPC projects.
• Proven experience in site engineering, construction, installation, pre‑commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Strong knowledge of EPC contracts, engineering standards, construction practices and HSE requirements.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi‑disciplinary engineering teams on large‑scale projects.
• Sound understanding of process engineering, piping, mechanical, civil/structural, electrical and control systems.
• Strong project management skills (cost, schedule and interface management).
• Fluency in English (verbal and written) is mandatory.
• High level of autonomy, leadership, and ability to represent the Company in technical and contractual discussions.
• Experience working in multicultural, international project environment 

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.