Construction Specialist (Lifting & Scaffolding)

Sohar, Oman

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reference
Job reference 1270556
location
Location Sohar, Oman
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Construction
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published March 16, 2026

Job Purpose

  • Support as an expert the Compression EPC Contractor for safe and successful execution of CP Topsides coating & insulation work scopes to meet overall project objectives by ensuring HSE, Quality, Planning, and efficient delivery of the Compression Project.
  • Ensure constructability of the design is consistent with established engineering drawings, industry processes, and standards.
  • Effectively manage issues and resolutions through strong interfaces between company and contractor teams, maintaining alignment during fabrication execution.

Job Context & Major Challenges

  • Direct involvement in developing fabrication plans and overseeing onshore fabrication scope for coating & insulation activities.
  • Ensure sufficient resources and technical expertise for stakeholders, including efficient deployment to support CP Topsides yard activities.
  • Major challenge: maintaining strong interfaces between Company and Contractor teams to ensure alignment and resolve issues.

Key Job Accountabilities

  1. Ensure adherence to all safety protocols and regulations during fabrication.
  2. Manage and ensure successful execution of coating & insulation fabrication activities according to Safety, Quality, Schedule, and other project priorities.
  3. Provide specialist support to Contractor/Subcontractors to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, project documentation, and international standards.
  4. Check constructability aspects and technical compliance of Engineering Contractor deliverables.
  5. Review deviations to [REDACTED] construction standards and ensure consistency in dossiers (materials, documents, as?built, etc.).
  6. Identify concerns related to progress and/or quality and recommend corrective actions.
  7. Review Contractor progress reports, highlighting critical issues, drifts, or dysfunctions.
  8. Liaise with Contractor/Subcontractor on all coating & insulation topics to ensure progress follow?up and reporting.
  9. Participate in Risk Assessments, Pre?Job Meetings, and technical meetings.
  10. Participate in REX and Lessons Learned for the Company.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Sciences or Engineering.

Knowledge & Experience

  • Minimum 8 years’ experience in large construction-related projects (fabrication, installation, execution, completion, hook?up, etc.) within the Oil & Gas industry.
  • Must have expert-level experience in coating & insulation.
  • Additional experience may substitute formal education.
  • Strong knowledge of project execution, field management, fabrication, welding, lifting, mechanical testing, and completions.
  • Experience with Oil & Gas companies, contractors, service companies, or heavy construction companies.
  • Knowledge of design standards, specifications, codes, and safety criteria related to fabrication, transport, installation, brownfield execution, and hook?up.
  • Knowledge of offshore and onshore facility operations or yard operations.
  • Familiarity with execution risks related to sour gas and LNG facilities.
  • Experience working in large operating organizations

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