About the Role

The client is seeking an Irrigation & Piping Engineer to own the operation, maintenance and technical management of irrigation networks and associated piping systems for onsite projects in Muscat. This role focuses on keeping water distribution assets safe, reliable and compliant with project requirements through disciplined maintenance, fault diagnosis and technical oversight. You will work from drawings and specifications, coordinate with site teams and contractors, and support installation, testing and commissioning activities when systems are handed over or modified. Your work directly affects uptime, water efficiency and service continuity across landscaped, infrastructure and public-realm environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain irrigation networks, pumping stations and associated piping systems across assigned sites in Muscat.

• Plan preventive maintenance for pumps, valves, controllers, filters and pipelines, then track completion and close-out.

• Diagnose faults across water distribution systems, isolate causes quickly, and restore service with safe temporary measures where needed.

• Execute corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment and pipework, coordinating shutdowns to minimise disruption to irrigation schedules.

• Oversee installation works for new lines or modifications, including tie-ins, valve chambers, thrust blocks and supports.

• Lead testing and commissioning activities such as pressure testing, flushing, disinfection where applicable, and functional checks of valves and pumps.

• Review drawings, specifications and technical documentation to confirm materials, sizes, routing and installation details before execution.

• Inspect site works for workmanship and compliance with approved drawings, method statements and relevant standards for water networks.

• Maintain accurate records including maintenance logs, test results, as-built mark-ups and asset registers for irrigation and piping equipment.

• Coordinate with suppliers and contractors for spares procurement, repairs, replacements and specialist support for pumps or control equipment.

• Investigate recurring failures or performance issues such as low pressure or uneven coverage, then recommend practical corrective actions.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of experience in irrigation networks and associated piping systems within landscaping, infrastructure, utilities or public-realm projects.

• Relevant Engineering qualification (for example Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering).

• Hands-on experience operating and maintaining irrigation systems including pumps, valves, pipelines and water distribution equipment.

• Proven capability in installation supervision plus testing and commissioning of irrigation or water piping works.

• Strong troubleshooting skills covering hydraulic performance issues, leaks, pump faults and valve or line failures.

• Experience delivering preventive and corrective maintenance programmes for mechanical equipment and pipe networks.

• Ability to review drawings, specifications and technical documentation to support site execution and maintenance decisions.

Skills

Irrigation network O&M · Pumps · Valves · Pipelines · Water distribution systems · Testing commissioning · Troubleshooting · Preventive maintenance · Corrective maintenance · Drawing review · Technical documentation