Fabrication Manager – Warehouse

We are seeking a Fabrication Manager – Warehouse for an oil and gas EPC company. Are you an experienced steel fabrication professional with a strong background in workshop management, structural steel fabrication, and project delivery within the Oil & Gas, Power, Marine, Civil, or Industrial sectors? We are looking for a highly capable Fabrication Manager to lead our steel fabrication workshop, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality fabrication of steel structures and components that support major EPC projects across the UAE. WHO WE ARE Target Engineering brings 50+ years of experience in EPC and industrial infrastructure. With in-house fabrication, marine expertise, and multidisciplinary capability, we deliver projects with scale, confidence, and care. WHY JOIN US At Target Engineering, you'll work on large-scale energy, marine, and civil infrastructure projects. Join a business with deep technical roots, where your voice is heard, your impact is visible, and your career is part of a legacy of excellence. YOUR ROLE As a Fabrication Manager – Warehouse, you will have the below key responsibilities including but not limited to: Fabrication Planning & Workflow Management • Develop annual, monthly, and weekly fabrication plans aligned with operational and project priorities. • Review fabrication requirements, technical drawings, BOQs, and specifications before assigning work. • Schedule fabrication activities to ensure timely delivery to project sites. • Estimate manpower, materials, tooling, and equipment requirements for fabrication activities. • Prioritize urgent and critical project requirements while optimizing workflow and minimizing delays. Fabrication Operations Control • Oversee fabrication of structural steel components, skids, platforms, pipe racks, handrails, ladders, frames, and customized assemblies. • Ensure fabrication activities comply with engineering drawings, specifications, and applicable standards including AWS, ASME, and API. • Supervise cutting, bending, rolling, welding, machining, grinding, and assembly activities. • Monitor dimensional accuracy, fabrication tolerances, and fit-up quality of fabricated items. • Ensure welding activities comply with approved WPS, PQR, and welder qualification requirements. Quality Assurance & Compliance • Implement and enforce fabrication quality procedures in accordance with the company Quality Management System. • Coordinate with QA/QC teams for inspections, NDT activities, weld quality verification, and final approvals. • Review and validate fabrication documentation including WPS, PQR, WQTR, ITPs, and QC reports. • Drive corrective actions to address defects and non-conformities while reducing rework. • Ensure compliance with client, consultant, and industry quality requirements. Safety & Workshop Risk Management • Promote and maintain a strong HSE culture throughout fabrication operations. • Conduct toolbox talks, hazard identification exercises, and workshop safety inspections. • Ensure welding, grinding, lifting, cutting, and hot work activities are carried out safely and in compliance with permit systems. • Ensure safe operation and maintenance of workshop equipment and machinery. • Drive continuous improvement in safety performance and support a zero-incident workplace. Resource, Material & Equipment Management • Monitor stock levels and consumption of steel materials, pipes, plates, and fabrication consumables. • Coordinate with procurement teams to ensure timely material sourcing. • Ensure fabrication machinery and equipment are properly maintained and calibrated. • Optimize workforce utilization to maximize productivity and cost efficiency. • Maintain adequate inventory levels of welding consumables, gases, abrasives, and workshop supplies. Team Leadership & Capacity Development • Lead, mentor, and supervise supervisors, foremen, welders, fabricators, and technicians. • Assess team performance and identify training and development opportunities. • Promote teamwork, accountability, discipline, and high-quality workmanship. • Ensure compliance with company procedures, standards, and operating practices. Coordination & Stakeholder Communication • Coordinate with project managers, engineers, planners, and procurement teams to align fabrication priorities. • Provide accurate updates on fabrication progress, resource requirements, and production performance. • Support technical clarifications, RFIs, and engineering coordination activities. • Participate in planning and progress review meetings. Reporting & Documentation • Maintain fabrication logs, progress reports, job cards, traceability records, and delivery documentation. • Monitor KPIs including productivity, fabrication output, quality performance, cost efficiency, and rework rates. • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports for senior management. • Ensure complete QC documentation and handover packages are maintained for completed works. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Experience • Minimum 15 years of experience in steel fabrication management within Oil & Gas, EPC, Marine, Power, Civil, or Industrial projects. • Proven experience managing fabrication workshops and leading large multidisciplinary teams. • Demonstrated success in delivering fabrication scopes within demanding project schedules. • Strong knowledge of steel fabrication techniques, welding processes, materials, and workshop operations. Education & Certifications • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline. • Certification in welding and fabrication such as AWS, CSWIP, or equivalent is highly preferred. • CSWIP 3.1, AWS-CWI, or equivalent welding inspection certification is an advantage. • ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems training or certification is preferred. • NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, or equivalent HSE certifications are desirable. • Additional training in fabrication technology, structural steel, or welding metallurgy is an advantage. Skills & Competencies • Strong understanding of fabrication standards, welding procedures, and quality requirements. • Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, specifications, and BOQs. • Familiarity with fabrication tools, workshop equipment, and production management systems. • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. • Proven capability in budget control, cost optimization, and resource planning. • Strong commitment to quality, productivity, safety, and continuous improvement. WHAT WE OFFER • The chance to contribute to some of UAE's Oil & Gas EPC mega projects. • A collaborative environment that values innovation, safety, and excellence. • Opportunities for professional growth and career progression. • Competitive salary

Minimum 15 years of experience in steel fabrication management within Oil & Gas, EPC, Marine, Power, Civil, or Industrial projects. Proven experience managing fabrication workshops and leading large multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated success in delivering fabrication scopes within demanding project schedules. Strong knowledge of steel fabrication techniques, welding processes, materials, and workshop operations. Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline. Certification in welding and fabrication such as AWS, CSWIP, or equivalent is highly preferred. CSWIP 3.1, AWS-CWI, or equivalent welding inspection certification is an advantage. ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems training or certification is preferred. NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, or equivalent HSE certifications are desirable. Additional training in fabrication technology, structural steel, or welding metallurgy is an advantage.

Fabrication Planning & Workflow Management: Develop annual, monthly, and weekly fabrication plans aligned with operational and project priorities. Review fabrication requirements, technical drawings, BOQs, and specifications before assigning work. Schedule fabrication activities to ensure timely delivery to project sites. Estimate manpower, materials, tooling, and equipment requirements for fabrication activities. Prioritize urgent and critical project requirements while optimizing workflow and minimizing delays. Fabrication Operations Control: Oversee fabrication of structural steel components, skids, platforms, pipe racks, handrails, ladders, frames, and customized assemblies. Ensure fabrication activities comply with engineering drawings, specifications, and applicable standards including AWS, ASME, and API. Supervise cutting, bending, rolling, welding, machining, grinding, and assembly activities. Monitor dimensional accuracy, fabrication tolerances, and fit-up quality of fabricated items. Ensure welding activities comply with approved WPS, PQR, and welder qualification requirements. Quality Assurance & Compliance: Implement and enforce fabrication quality procedures in accordance with the company Quality Management System. Coordinate with QA/QC teams for inspections, NDT activities, weld quality verification, and final approvals. Review and validate fabrication documentation including WPS, PQR, WQTR, ITPs, and QC reports. Drive corrective actions to address defects and non-conformities while reducing rework. Ensure compliance with client, consultant, and industry quality requirements. Safety & Workshop Risk Management: Promote and maintain a strong HSE culture throughout fabrication operations. Conduct toolbox talks, hazard identification exercises, and workshop safety inspections. Ensure welding, grinding, lifting, cutting, and hot work activities are carried out safely and in compliance with permit systems. Ensure safe operation and maintenance of workshop equipment and machinery. Drive continuous improvement in safety performance and support a zero-incident workplace. Resource, Material & Equipment Management: Monitor stock levels and consumption of steel materials, pipes, plates, and fabrication consumables. Coordinate with procurement teams to ensure timely material sourcing. Ensure fabrication machinery and equipment are properly maintained and calibrated. Optimize workforce utilization to maximize productivity and cost efficiency. Maintain adequate inventory levels of welding consumables, gases, abrasives, and workshop supplies. Team Leadership & Capacity Development: Lead, mentor, and supervise supervisors, foremen, welders, fabricators, and technicians. Assess team performance and identify training and development opportunities. Promote teamwork, accountability, discipline, and high-quality workmanship. Ensure compliance with company procedures, standards, and operating practices. Coordination & Stakeholder Communication: Coordinate with project managers, engineers, planners, and procurement teams to align fabrication priorities. Provide accurate updates on fabrication progress, resource requirements, and production performance. Support technical clarifications, RFIs, and engineering coordination activities. Participate in planning and progress review meetings. Reporting & Documentation: Maintain fabrication logs, progress reports, job cards, traceability records, and delivery documentation. Monitor KPIs including productivity, fabrication output, quality performance, cost efficiency, and rework rates. Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports for senior management. Ensure complete QC documentation and handover packages are maintained for completed works.