Pipe Fitter

About the Role

Kent is hiring a Pipe Fitter for its operations in Khobar, Saudi Arabia. The role sits within a forward-looking energy company that works on major projects and values performance, innovation, and responsible delivery.

Working Environment

The company promotes an inclusive workplace and supports people from different backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. Flexible working practices, family-friendly policies, employee networks, and disability-related adjustments may be available to help employees do their best during the hiring process and at work.

Purpose and Values

The organisation focuses on meeting global energy needs responsibly and expects employees to work in line with its core beliefs: playing big, staying emotionally agile, maintaining a strong performance mindset, and thinking ahead with a long-term perspective.

Key Responsibilities

• Work independently when needed while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Carry out piping fabrication using methods such as cutting, threading, rolling grooves, and bevelling for both pre-spooled and stick-built pipework according to drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Install and assemble items like valves, fittings, hangers, and pipe supports so the piping system functions correctly.
• Apply quality control processes and fabrication techniques throughout the job.
• Read engineering drawings, fabrication details, specifications, and standards accurately to complete work to the required level.
• Measure and mark out work with precision.
• Follow all workplace safety requirements and protect the safety of colleagues.
• Use personal protective equipment as required.
• Look after tools, equipment, and machinery and keep them in good working order.
• Coordinate with engineers, QA/QC inspectors, and construction management teams to support project delivery and schedules.
• Maintain accurate work records, including flange management and fit-up tags, work packs, and weld maps.
• Keep up with industry developments, new techniques, and best practices to improve capability.

Requirements

• Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade – Boilermaker, or an equivalent qualification.
• Qualification options also include Certificate III Engineering Fabrication Boiler-making/Welding, Certificate III Heavy Metal Fabrication Trade and Welding, Certificate III Welding, and Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade.
• Hands-on experience with carbon steel, stainless steel, CrMo, and Inconel materials.
• Practical exposure to both large-bore and small-bore piping work.
• Ability to read and interpret isometric drawings and P&ID drawings.
• Strong English communication skills, both spoken and written.
• A proactive attitude, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Compliance with HSE, sustainability, environmental, and quality rules of the company, its clients, and local authorities.

Additional Information

The company expects exemplary HSSE behaviour at all times and requires employees to observe health, safety, sustainability, environment, and quality standards set by the organisation, clients, and host-country authorities.