LEAD ENGINEER PIPELINE

We are seeking an experienced Lead Pipeline Engineer with extensive experience in ADNOC Onshore projects to lead the design engineering and execution support of pipeline systems for major oil and gas developments. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing pipeline engineering activities coordinating multidisciplinary interfaces ensuring compliance with ADNOC standards and delivering high-quality engineering solutions throughout FEED and Detailed Design phases.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead pipeline engineering and design activities for onshore oil & gas projects.
• Manage the preparation and review of pipeline design deliverables including:nPipeline routing studies Alignment sheets Wall thickness calculations Stress analysis Material selection reports Hydraulic calculations Pipeline crossing designs Tie-in and hot-tap studies
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC specifications international codes and project requirements.
• Coordinate with Process Mechanical Civil Structural Instrumentation Electrical HSE and Construction teams.
• Review and approve engineering contractor and vendor documents.
• Lead technical discussions with ADNOC PMC licensors and third-party stakeholders.
• Participate in design reviews HAZID HAZOP Constructability Reviews and Value Engineering workshops.
• Support procurement activities including technical bid evaluations and vendor document reviews.
• Provide engineering support during construction pre-commissioning and commissioning phases.
• Mentor and supervise pipeline engineers and designers.
• Ensure project schedules quality requirements and engineering budgets are achieved.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline.
• Masters Degree is an advantage.
• Minimum 15 years of pipeline engineering experience in the oil & gas industry.
• Minimum 5 years in a Lead Pipeline Engineer role.
• Proven experience on ADNOC Onshore projects is mandatory.
• Strong exposure to FEED and Detailed Design (DD) projects.
• Experience with crude oil gas condensate produced water and utility pipelines.
• Familiarity with brownfield and greenfield developments.
• Thorough knowledge of: ASME B31.4 ASME B31.8 ASME B31.3 API Standards ADNOC Engineering Standards and Specifications International pipeline design codes and industry best practices
• Experience with pipeline hydraulic analysis and surge studies.
• Knowledge of corrosion protection systems cathodic protection and pipeline integrity management.
• Familiarity with engineering software such as: CAESAR II AutoPIPE AFT Fathom PIPENET Bentley/OpenPlant tools
• ADNOC Onshore fields gathering networks flowlines trunklines and transmission pipelines(Preferred).
• Pipeline replacement debottlenecking and brownfield modification projects(Preferred).
• Experience working with major EPC contractors and PMC organizations in the UAE(Preferred).

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