Deputy Section Manager, Piping and Layout (Engineering & Design)

Aibel is a leading service company within the oil, gas and offshore wind industries. We provide our customers with optimal and innovative solutions within engineering, construction, modifications and maintenance throughout a project’s entire life cycle. Aibel's 4000 skilled employees are located close to our customers at the company’s offices in Norway and South East Asia. In addition, we operate two modern yards in Haugesund and in Thailand, with complete prefabrication and construction capabilities.

Job responsibilities:

  • Establish strategies, plans, and activities that support company objectives within the Piping & Layout discipline
  • Ensure the delivery of required engineering resources and services to all relevant projects and tenders
  • Lead recruitment, onboarding, and competence development for team members within the section
  • Prepare, manage, and monitor budgets related to the section’s activities
  • Oversee the suitability, updating, and implementation of engineering methods, tools, and work processes across all projects
  • Coordinate with process owners to ensure proper verification and continuous improvement of engineering practices
  • Monitor and develop the technical competency of section personnel to ensure compliance with internal procedures, industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications
  • Ensure consistent application of accepted engineering and design practices throughout the team
  • Serve as Lead Engineer on assigned projects when required

Work experience requirements:

  • Minimum 20 years’ experience in Oil & Gas projects (offshore and onshore), working as a Lead Piping Engineer, Lead Design Engineer, or Engineering Specialist with reputable engineering contractors.
  • Preferably at least 5 years’ experience in offshore fixed platforms or FPSOs.
  • Experience in Concept Studies, Feasibility Studies, FEED, Detailed Engineering, and Field Engineering across Brownfield, Greenfield, or Revamp projects

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.\
  • Strong technical communication skills in English, with the ability to engage effectively with design teams, clients, authorities, and verification bodies
  • Must be proficient in AVEVA E3D software.

Other skills:

  • Strong planning, organizational, and prioritization capabilities in a multi‑project environment
  • Ability to drive continuous improvement and support the adoption of new tools, technologies, and work methods
  • Skilled in stakeholder management, with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines and organizational levels
  • Ability to mentor and coach team members to support technical growth and operational excellence
  • Comfortable working in an international environment and adapting communication style to diverse audiences
  • Strong command of English, with the ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively in both written and spoken form

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Other information:
Work location: Thailand
Application deadline:31 May 2026

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