Production Engineer - Offshore Fabrication
Posted date [2026-09-24]
(ID: 52431)
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McDermott is a global engineering and construction company delivering advanced solutions for the energy sector. The company focuses on transforming energy resources into essential products through innovative, technology-driven approaches across the full project lifecycle, from concept to decommissioning. With operations in more than 30 countries, McDermott combines a skilled workforce, specialized marine assets, and international fabrication capabilities to support large-scale energy projects. The organization plays a key role in developing efficient, reliable, and sustainable energy infrastructure worldwide.... |
Job Description and Requirements
Production Engineer - Offshore FabricationJob Snapshot
Role: Production Engineer - Offshore Fabrication
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Production Engineering/Planning/Scheduling
Experience: 3+ years of oil and gas experience
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
McDermott International, Ltd is seeking a Production Engineer in Dubai, UAE to support offshore fabrication and construction activities through engineering review, production coordination, material control, constructability assessment, and fabrication progress monitoring. The role applies established engineering procedures and practical technical judgment to resolve straightforward fabrication and construction issues while supporting safe and efficient project delivery.
Working with a moderate level of guidance, the Production Engineer will coordinate across engineering, planning, construction, fabrication, materials, subcontractors, and yard operations. The position requires close attention to project specifications, schedules, drawings, work packs, material availability, productivity, and changing production requirements.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Production
Engineering/Planning/Scheduling
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Fabrication and Production Engineering
* Review project scopes of work, schedules, specifications, requirements, and defined deliverables.
* Prepare scopes of work and detailed task listings for assigned activities.
* Review fabrication schedules and recommend required corrections to the planning team.
* Assess engineering drawings for constructability and identify special items or subcontract requirements.
* Provide field engineering guidance and ensure fabrication activities comply with applicable company specifications.
* Attend production meetings and communicate technical, material, schedule, and execution concerns.
* Monitor changes to the project scope and associated Production revision orders.
* Approve relevant fabrication drawings within the assigned responsibility.
* Review Work Pack deliverables against the applicable Work Pack Index.
* Review as-built drawings and support accurate project documentation.
Material Review and Coordination
* Review monthly material reports and identify issues affecting material delivery.
* Review material requisitions before orders are placed.
* Verify material grades and plate-sizing assumptions against project requirements.
* Initiate site queries where appropriate to evaluate the use of available substitute materials.
* Coordinate material movements within the fabrication yard.
* Identify material constraints that could affect planned fabrication activities.
* Coordinate with relevant teams to address material availability issues before they affect production.
Planning and Progress Control
The Production Engineer will maintain close coordination with project planning and fabrication teams to monitor execution against the approved project plan.
* Report fabrication progress on a weekly basis.
* Monitor production man-hours and productivity.
* Review four-week look-ahead plans and identify constraints involving materials, drawings, or other required inputs.
* Coordinate with shop and erection floor planning teams to maintain alignment with the project plan.
* Highlight schedule or production concerns requiring corrective action.
* Review fabrication progress against project requirements and communicate emerging constraints to relevant stakeholders.
Construction and Subcontract Interfaces
* Coordinate with the Construction Engineer to ensure required procedures are issued on time.
* Confirm that affected parties understand changes to construction and fabrication procedures.
* Coordinate subcontracted work within the assigned production scope.
* Maintain communication between engineering, construction, fabrication, planning, materials, and subcontract teams.
* Support resolution of routine fabrication and construction problems using established procedures, technical experience, judgment, and relevant precedents.
Qualifications and Experience
* Bachelor\'s Degree in Engineering.
* 3+ years of oil and gas experience with a major contractor or consultant.
* Familiarity with the content and application of API RP2A, AISC, and AWS requirements.
* Strong knowledge of industry standards and best practices applicable to production processes and facilities.
* Understanding of offshore fabrication and construction activities.
* Ability to review engineering drawings, specifications, fabrication schedules, and material requirements.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to analyze straightforward technical and production issues and identify practical solutions using established engineering practices.
Degree Equivalency Requirement
Successful degree-holding candidates will be required to provide a degree equivalency certificate issued by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Candidates who do not already have the required certificate are recommended to begin the process to help avoid delays during the offer and onboarding stages.
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Fabrication and Production Engineering
* Review project scopes of work, schedules, specifications, requirements, and defined deliverables.
* Prepare scopes of work and detailed task listings for assigned activities.
* Review fabrication schedules and recommend required corrections to the planning team.
* Assess engineering drawings for constructability and identify special items or subcontract requirements.
* Provide field engineering guidance and ensure fabrication activities comply with applicable company specifications.
* Attend production meetings and communicate technical, material, schedule, and execution concerns.
* Monitor changes to the project scope and associated Production revision orders.
* Approve relevant fabrication drawings within the assigned responsibility.
* Review Work Pack deliverables against the applicable Work Pack Index.
* Review as-built drawings and support accurate project documentation.
Material Review and Coordination
* Review monthly material reports and identify issues affecting material delivery.
* Review material requisitions before orders are placed.
* Verify material grades and plate-sizing assumptions against project requirements.
* Initiate site queries where appropriate to evaluate the use of available substitute materials.
* Coordinate material movements within the fabrication yard.
* Identify material constraints that could affect planned fabrication activities.
* Coordinate with relevant teams to address material availability issues before they affect production.
Planning and Progress Control
The Production Engineer will maintain close coordination with project planning and fabrication teams to monitor execution against the approved project plan.
* Report fabrication progress on a weekly basis.
* Monitor production man-hours and productivity.
* Review four-week look-ahead plans and identify constraints involving materials, drawings, or other required inputs.
* Coordinate with shop and erection floor planning teams to maintain alignment with the project plan.
* Highlight schedule or production concerns requiring corrective action.
* Review fabrication progress against project requirements and communicate emerging constraints to relevant stakeholders.
Construction and Subcontract Interfaces
* Coordinate with the Construction Engineer to ensure required procedures are issued on time.
* Confirm that affected parties understand changes to construction and fabrication procedures.
* Coordinate subcontracted work within the assigned production scope.
* Maintain communication between engineering, construction, fabrication, planning, materials, and subcontract teams.
* Support resolution of routine fabrication and construction problems using established procedures, technical experience, judgment, and relevant precedents.
Qualifications and Experience
* Bachelor\'s Degree in Engineering.
* 3+ years of oil and gas experience with a major contractor or consultant.
* Familiarity with the content and application of API RP2A, AISC, and AWS requirements.
* Strong knowledge of industry standards and best practices applicable to production processes and facilities.
* Understanding of offshore fabrication and construction activities.
* Ability to review engineering drawings, specifications, fabrication schedules, and material requirements.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to analyze straightforward technical and production issues and identify practical solutions using established engineering practices.
Degree Equivalency Requirement
Successful degree-holding candidates will be required to provide a degree equivalency certificate issued by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Candidates who do not already have the required certificate are recommended to begin the process to help avoid delays during the offer and onboarding stages.
