Location: Iwofe, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Job type: Full-Time
Industry: Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC)
Salary: ₦500,000 above

JOB SUMMARY

The Site Engineer will lead on-site construction, pipeline welding, and storage tank-erection activities for EPC projects (pipelines, tank farms, and associated mechanical & structural scopes). He is responsible for enforcing safety and quality, supervising contractors and craftspeople, coordinating materials and equipment, and reporting project progress to the project manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead day-to-day onsite activities: oversee welding, pipe-laying, pipeline tie-ins, flange/pipeline installation, and storage tank fabrication/erection.
• Ensure all work meets project specifications, welding codes, and industry standards (welding procedure qualification records, PQRs, WPSs, and inspection plans).
• Implement and enforce HSE policies: toolbox talks, permit-to-work, incident reporting, and emergency response readiness.
• Manage, schedule, and supervise subcontractors, welders, fitters, riggers and general site labour; resolve day-to-day technical and scheduling issues.
• Coordinate material deliveries, lifting/rigging operations, and site equipment; maintain daily site diaries and progress reports.
• Perform/coordinate QA/QC activities: welding inspection, NDT coordination (RT, UT, MT, PT), dimensional checks, leak tests, and mechanical completion punch lists.
• Liaise with project engineering, procurement, clients, and regulators; assist in snagging, commissioning, and handover.

TECHNICAL SKILLS / COMPETENCIES

• Engineering Background (Mandatory): Must be able to interpret engineering drawings, piping isometrics, P&IDs, fabrication drawings, structural drawings, welding symbols, technical specifications, and construction documentation.
• Pipeline Welding & Construction: Demonstrated knowledge of pipeline welding processes, welding procedures (WPS/PQR), welder qualification requirements, pipeline fabrication, tie-ins, and construction activities in accordance with applicable industry standards.
• Storage Tank Construction & Erection: Strong understanding of atmospheric storage tank fabrication and erection, including plate preparation, shell and roof assembly, welding techniques, floating roof and fixed roof tank construction, erection sequencing, hydrotesting, and commissioning activities
• Engineering Drawings & Technical Documentation: Ability to accurately read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings, construction specifications, material take-offs, welding maps, inspection drawings, and project documentation to ensure compliance with design intent.
• Inspection, Standards & Codes: Good working knowledge of internationally recognized engineering and construction codes and standards, including ASME, AWS, API, and other relevant specifications. Familiarity with pipeline inspection (API 1169), storage tank inspection (API 653), and other applicable certifications is an added advantage.
• Quality Assurance & NDT Coordination: Ability to interpret inspection reports, coordinate Non-Destructive Testing (RT, UT, MT, PT), evaluate weld quality against acceptance criteria, manage NCRs, supervise repair procedures, and ensure compliance with project quality requirements.
• Construction & Site Management: Strong capability in planning and coordinating construction activities, workforce supervision, material and equipment management, work sequencing, productivity monitoring, progress reporting, and basic cost and schedule control.

• Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Management: Practical knowledge of Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems, confined space entry, hot work operations, lifting and rigging, environmental protection measures, hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation in construction environments.
• Leadership & Communication: Strong leadership, supervisory, and interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, communicate effectively with clients, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders, while maintaining accurate site records and technical reports.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making: Capable of identifying construction and welding challenges, evaluating technical solutions, making sound engineering decisions under pressure, and ensuring timely project delivery without compromising quality or safety.
• Mobility & Physical Fitness: Willing and able to travel by road, sea, or air to project locations, work in remote construction sites, offshore/onshore environments, and adapt to rotational shifts, overtime, and demanding field c

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Optional; however, the possession of one or more of these certificates will be an advantage.
  Welding certifications or records (AWS, EN, or employer-specific welder qualification records).
• API-1169 (Pipeline Construction Inspector) or similar inspection/QA certifications.
• API-653 (Tank Inspection) or training in storage tank construction/inspection.
• NDT certification or experience coordinating NDT vendors (RT/UT/MT/PT).
• HSE certifications (NEBOSH, OSHA, or local equivalents) — highly desirable.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Metallurgical/Materials Engineering, Welding Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.

LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 1 year working as a Site Manager (or similar supervisory on-site role)
• Or a minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in pipeline welding and storage tank construction.
  Candidates must demonstrate documented welding work history and experience in site supervisory.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Field-based role in Iwofe with frequent travel to other sites (sea/road/air).
• Expect outdoor work, heavy lifting supervision, exposure to weather, and use of PPE at all times.

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