Lead Onshore Pipeline Engineer

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Job Description - Lead Onshore Pipeline Engineer

Position Title:Lead Onshore Pipeline Engineer

Company:KBR Corporate In-house Engineering

Location:Abu Dhabi UAE KBR Office

Job Purpose

• Lead Pipeline engineering activities within Concept FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) and Detail Engineering for Oil & Gas projects.
• Ensure high-quality safe and timely delivery of pipeline design and related deliverables in adherence with project requirements international codes and standards.
• Provide technical leadership mentorship and coordination across multi-disciplinary teams and interfaces with clients.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Lead and independently perform the pipeline engineering scope for Concept FEED and Detail Engineering phases.
• Develop and review pipeline design strategies standards and procedures.
• Hands-on capability to perform and supervise pipeline calculations pipeline design basis mechanical design routing optimization stress analysis support design crossings design & optimization buckling assessment & mitigation buoyancy assessment location class & valve station selection hot tap studies ductile fracture assessment scrapping requirement assessment and insulation considerations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g. ASME B31.4 B31.8 API RP 1101 etc.) and project specifications.
• Review and approve technical deliverables such as P&IDs isometrics routing drawings material lists and design basis memoranda.
• Coordinate and interface with process piping mechanical instrumentation electrical materials & corrosion safety construction geotechnical structural and civil teams to resolve technical issues.
• Manage change to scope schedule and budget and provide risk assessments and mitigation plans.
• Mentor and train junior engineers; provide technical reviews and feedback.
• Interface with clients and vendors supporting technical clarifications and design approvals.
• Ensure engineering integrity quality assurance and document control for all pipeline-related deliverables.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives toolbox talks and knowledge sharing.
• Support field execution and construction activities as needed including site visits when required and as-built documentation.

Experience

• 15 yearsof experience and proven track record in Concept FEED and Detail Engineering and EPCM experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Key Requirement 1: Previous ADNOC EPC experience familiarity with ADNOC procedures & requirement (procurement permitting interfaces etc.) is highly preferred.

• Key Requirement 2: Highly capable and efficient in preparing (hands-on) all onshore pipeline engineering deliverables independently and simultaneously working on multiple pipeline projects. Owns assigned tasks with high degree of responsibility. Flexibility & adaptability to maneuver dynamic and evolving project environment.
• Experience in onshore pipeline constructability procurement process & commissioning is desirable.
• Familiarity / experience in offshore pipeline and subsea engineering is a bonus.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelors Degreein Engineering (e.g. Pipeline Mechanical or similar applicable degree).
• Professional registration (eg. PMP) or chartered status is a plus.
• Proven pipeline design software proficiency (eg. AutoPIPE Caesar II MathCAD etc.)
• Proven experience directly managing a group of designers producing project pipeline drawings to meet client requirements.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of pipeline mechanical design stress analysis routing optimization crossing design (road rail river HDD open cut etc.) & optimization buckling (LB UHB) assessment & mitigation and thermal expansion considerations.
• Proficient in relevant codes and standards (e.g. ASME B31.4 B31.8; API standards;
• Ability to perform stress analysis material selection and corrosion considerations.
• Knowledge of HSE practices & requirements and risk assessment methodologies applicable to design and construction phases.

Soft Skills

• Integrity: upholding engineering integrity amidst challenging priorities.
• Leadership: ability to lead motivate and develop a multidisciplinary multicultural team.
• Communication: clear and concise communication with internal teams and clients; effective technical writing and presentation skills.
• Problem Solving: strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Project Management: ability to manage scope schedule and budget; risk management.
• Stakeholder Management: adept at coordinating with clients vendors and project partners.
• Adaptability: comfortable operating in dynamic project environments and across multiple projects.

What We Offer:

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Engaging and collaborative work environment with a commitment to safety and sustainability.