Specialist Expeditor Engineer
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KBR Abu Dhabi is currently looking to fill a position of Specialist Expeditor Engineer (Offshore Topside Project) for an offshore project to be based in Abu Dhabi in office.
The Expeditor Engineer is responsible for ensuring the timely procurement, manufacturing, inspection, and delivery of materials and equipment required for offshore projects. The role focuses on expediting vendor activities, monitoring production schedules, resolving delays, and coordinating with suppliers, freight forwarders, inspection agencies, and project teams to meet project milestones.
Profile matching below criteria only will be contacted.
Key responsibilities
Procurement & expediting
Review purchase orders, contracts, and technical specifications for offshore materials and equipment
Develop and maintain expediting plans aligned with project schedules
Monitor vendor manufacturing, fabrication, testing, and documentation progress
Follow up with suppliers to ensure compliance with agreed delivery dates and milestones
Identify potential delays and implement mitigation and recovery plans
Vendor & supplier coordination
Act as the main point of contact between suppliers, vendors, and internal teams
Conduct regular progress meetings with vendors (virtual or onsite)
Coordinate with vendors for FAT, inspections, and material release
Expedite critical and long-lead items essential for offshore installation
Inspection, logistics & documentation
Coordinate with third-party inspection agencies for offshore equipment
Ensure timely completion and submission of vendor documents, MRBs, and certificates
Liaise with logistics and freight forwarding teams for shipping, customs clearance, and offshore delivery
Track packing, preservation, and marking requirements for offshore conditions
Reporting & stakeholder communication
Prepare and issue weekly/monthly expediting and procurement status reports
Highlight risks related to delivery schedules, quality, or compliance
Coordinate closely with Engineering, QA/QC, Planning, Construction, and Offshore teams
Compliance & quality
Ensure materials and equipment meet offshore standards and project specifications (API, ASME, ISO, NORSOK, etc.)
Verify compliance with HSE requirements for offshore projects
Support audits, inspections, and vendor assessments as required
Qualification & experience
Minimum overall 15+ years of experience in oil and gas industry
Strong expertise in all aspects of procurement activities within the offshore oil & gas industry
Having minimum 5+ years of previous experience working in ADNOC projects
5–10 years of experience in procurement and expediting, preferably in offshore oil & gas or EPC projects
Strong experience handling long-lead offshore equipment (valves, piping, rotating equipment, packages, etc.)
Prior experience in vendor expediting, inspections, and logistics coordination
Must have worked at least 5 years of experience in similar position for mega oil and gas FEED/EPC project (more than US$ 1 billion)
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is a must