Construction Specialist – Coating & Insulation

BH-337393
  • Competitive
  • Oman Oman
  • Contract
  • Oil & Gas
Hiring: Construction Specialist – Coating & Insulation
Location: Sohar, Oman (Onshore Project Site)
Contract: Long-Term Project | Oil & Gas / LNG 🔹 Work Schedule & Setup
100% Onshore
Rotation: 12 Weeks ON / 2 Weeks OFF
6 Days/Week
8–10 Hours/Day 🔹 Job Purpose
We are hiring a Construction Specialist – Coating & Insulation to support EPC contractor execution for topsides fabrication activities. The role focuses on ensuring safe, high-quality, and efficient delivery aligned with project standards and LNG facility requirements.
This position plays a critical role in coating & insulation execution, fabrication oversight, contractor coordination, and compliance management across a large-scale compression project.

🔹 Key Responsibilities
Construction & Fabrication Oversight
  • Supervise coating & insulation activities within fabrication yard
  • Ensure compliance with project specs, international standards, and HSE requirements
  • Validate constructability of engineering designs
Contractor & Execution Management
  • Monitor contractor/subcontractor performance
  • Review progress, identify risks, and drive corrective actions
  • Ensure timely execution aligned with schedule and quality targets

Technical & Compliance Assurance
  • Review drawings, deviations, and engineering deliverables
  • Ensure compliance with QatarEnergy LNG construction standards
  • Support documentation and dossier completion (as-built, pre-commissioning, etc.)
Coordination & Interfaces
  • Collaborate with engineering, QA/QC, HSE, and project teams
  • Manage interfaces between client, EPC contractor, and stakeholders
Planning & Reporting
  • Monitor fabrication progress and highlight risks/delays
  • Support reporting, lessons learned, and continuous improvement
🔹 Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science
Minimum 8+ years experience in Oil & Gas / LNG construction
Strong experience in:
  • Coating & insulation (critical requirement)
  • Fabrication yard / topsides / modules
  • EPC project environments
  • Contractor management
Knowledge of:
  • Industry standards, codes & specifications
  • LNG / sour gas facilities
  • Construction execution & completion practices
🔹 Technical Skills
✔ Coating & insulation systems (protective coatings, thermal insulation)
✔ Fabrication, welding, and construction practices
✔ Quality control & inspection requirements
✔ Risk assessment & HSE compliance
✔ Strong stakeholder coordination and communication

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