Senior Pipeline Engineer

Role Definition

On behalf of our Client, a major O&G Operator, we are looking for a Senior Pipeline Engineer (long term Contract).

Requirements:

• Reviews, comments and validate key EPC engineering documents

• Ensuring consistency of Pipeline seismic design, thermal expansion, buoyancy and upheaval buckling studies.

• Validate pipeline routing adjustments, alignment sheet, GIS, etc.

• Ensure that pipeline design and installation is conducted with respect to the requirements of DNVGL-STF101, ASME B31.4, ASME B31.8, BSI PD 8010-Part1, BSI PD8010-Part2 API RP 1110, API RP 1104, etc.

• Validate key specifications, requisitions, designs, procedures, layout arrangements issued by the installation contractors

• Ensure the alignment of various disciplines including Interfaces, Process, Flow Assurance, Material & Corrosion, Operations, Instrumentation, Civil and Electrical • Assists with the management of the pipeline design and installation contractors

• Prepares key technical papers on critical issues

• To participate in technical reviews when necessary: at the detailed engineering stage (Company Project reviews, HAZOP, HAZID, SIL etc.)

• To participate in technical reviews related to the procurement/supply activities)

• Participate as necessary to: pipeline and engineering workshops and reviews, audits, 3D model reviews, pre-commissioning and commissioning workshops, risk workshops

• Liaises with the EPC performing the detail engineering, the LLI suppliers, the EPC, the specialized contractors for optic fibre, coating etc.

Qualification

Graduate Masters or Bachelor engineering degree highly specialized pipeline/material engineer

• Demonstrable experience of work as discipline specialist on large oil & gas project gained during studies and on the field

• Knowledge of Welding and NDE techniques (UT, RT, PT, MT and computerized versions of same)

• Good knowledge of fracture mechanics, engineering critical assessment methods and strain base design • Experience with pipe manufacturing, hot induction bending and forging industries

• Previous experience with pipe coating and onshore facilities

• Good communication skills and computer literate.

• Ability to work in a multi-cultural business environment.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills. English Mandatory

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Validate the pipeline inspection and maintenance strategy and the definition of Emergency Pipeline Repair, Service studies

• Perform site visits to manufacturers (line pipe, coating, valves, etc.) as required

• Perform site visits during construction to review progress and compliance to procedures

• To adopt and demonstrate exemplary behaviour about Ethics and project “code of conduct” policy

• To participate to meetings with partners, authorities and other stakeholders as required.

• To carry out any other duties or tasks that may be required by the position

• AutoCAD • DNV PET / SESAM Package including DNVGL-RP-F101 corroder pipeline

• Orca flex, SAGE and/or ABAQUS (preferable) NORSOK M-506 (familiar) Preferred qualifications

• Graduate Masters or Bach