NOC Engineer * Based in Dubai[onshore] * Excellent salary and family benefits offered * The role is responsible for managing technical reviews and approvals of No Objection Certificate (NOC) applications for third-party activities impacting onshore hydrocarbon pipelines, gas facilities, LNG terminals, control stations, and other critical energy infrastructure across Dubai. * The position ensures that all works carried out near pipeline corridors and protected assets are reviewed from an engineering integrity, operational safety, and asset protection perspective, with a strong focus on risk mitigation and compliance with pipeline engineering standards. Responsibilities * Review and assess NOC applications for construction, excavation, road crossings, utility diversions, infrastructure developments, and third-party works near live hydrocarbon pipelines and onshore assets * Conduct technical evaluations of method statements, construction drawings, engineering designs, and risk assessments to ensure safe execution of proposed works * Determine and apply standard and project-specific NOC conditions to ensure risks remain As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) * Process NOCs through electronic authority systems and ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements and response timelines * Support internal projects in obtaining approvals and NOCs from relevant external authorities and utility providers * Escalate complex or non-standard applications for technical review where required * Design and recommend appropriate pipeline corridor protection systems including slab protection, crash barriers, warning signage, fencing, berms, road crossings, and desert crossings * Ensure adequate protection measures are incorporated for works near buried pipelines to prevent third-party damage * Identify locations where pipeline rehabilitation may be required due to roadworks, bridges, or major infrastructure developments * Coordinate with operations and technical teams regarding pipeline protection requirements and integrity risks * Conduct corridor inspections and support patrolling teams where necessary * Visit high-risk NOC sites to verify contractor compliance and enforce approved NOC conditions during execution Requirements * Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent discipline * Minimum 10 years of experience in gas plants, transmission pipelines, or pipeline operations * Strong understanding of pipeline design, integrity management, and corridor protection systems * Experience in utility coordination, authority approvals, and NOC management within oil and gas infrastructure