Fabrication Estimation Engineer
QFAB – Qatar Fabrication Company
Role:Company Description QFAB – Qatar Fabrication Company is a joint venture formed in 2019 by Nakilat and McDermott, specializing in offshore and onshore fabrication services in Qatar.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site Fabrication Planner role based in Ras Laffan, Qatar.
The Fabrication Planner will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and updating fabrication plans and schedules to support the successful execution of offshore fabrication projects, including topsides, jackets and other offshore structures.
The role involves coordinating closely with fabrication, production, engineering, procurement, project controls and construction teams to ensure activities are properly sequenced and aligned with project schedules and priorities.
Key responsibilities include preparing and maintaining detailed fabrication schedules, monitoring actual progress against planned activities, identifying potential delays and constraints, supporting resource and work-front planning, and providing regular progress updates and reports to the project team.
The Fabrication Planner will also support look-ahead planning, fabrication sequencing and coordination of materials, drawings, equipment and resources to ensure fabrication activities are executed efficiently and in accordance with project requirements, quality standards and HSE requirements.
Qualifications
B.Sc. Engineering / B.E. / B.Tech or Diploma in Engineering or a relevant technical discipline.
6–12 years of relevant planning experience, preferably within offshore fabrication, Oil & Gas, EPC or heavy fabrication environments.
Proven experience in fabrication planning and scheduling for offshore structures such as topsides, jackets, modules and associated structures.
Strong understanding of fabrication processes, work sequencing, construction methodology and fabrication-yard activities.
Experience in developing and monitoring detailed schedules, look-ahead plans and progress measurement.
Ability to identify schedule constraints, delays and critical activities and coordinate corrective actions with the relevant teams.
Good knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or other project planning and scheduling tools, along with proficiency in MS Excel.
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, fabrication documentation and project schedules.
Strong analytical, coordination and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural, site-based environment.
Previous experience with established offshore EPC contractors or fabrication yards will be an advantage.
