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.
