SR. MECHANICAL ENGINEER (OFFSHORE PIPELINES)

Qualification: Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering (or similar). Chartered / Professional Engineer status or equivalent is preferable. Experience: Minimum 10 years of relevant post graduate experience in Oil & Gas industry, of which 6 years should be in Offshore Pipeline Engineering. Proficiency in use of Pipeline Engineering analysis software such as AUTOPIPE / CAESAR, SAGE, Orcaflex, ABAQUS is desirable. Experience in all project phases (i.e., feasibility study/ concept optimization, FEED, detailed design, construction, commissioning and start-up). Experience in detailed design of Lateral buckling, walking, crossings, on-bottom roughness, routing, riser and spool-piece design, ECAs, installation analysis is desired. Experience in subsea umbilical and associated controls systems. Good working knowledge of Pipeline Interface disciplines including Structural, Geotechnical, Materials and Corrosion, Flow Assurance and Pre-commissioning. Ability to identify and utilise, relevant engineering standards and Codes related to Pipeline Engineering. Proven ability to manage time, cost and quality in engineering projects within a multiple project environment. Fluency in English with good verbal and writing communication skills and proficiency for conducting presentations. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Conduct Pipeline Engineering activities for projects, from initial concept definition phase through to; engineering studies, FEED, detailed design, construction and commissioning. Create, develop and review work-scopes for projects and other engineering activities. Ensure the work-scope is comprehensive and clear. Support Engineering Department to review update and apply Company Standards and company amendments to external standards. Single point technical responsibility and accountability for all assigned projects, within Pipeline Engineering area of authority. Able to operate within broad guidelines set by established Company procedures and guided by Engineering Codes and standards. Responsible for acceptance of new vendors proposed during project phase. Responsible and accountable for technical integrity and safety of designs. Requires minimal guidance and instruction. Assess and recommend technical suitability of Tenderers to perform the work, within Pipeline Engineering area of responsibility. Has a responsibility for ensuring the Company obtains value for money and compliance with budget requirements. Assess suitability of requested deviations from Company and International Standards and Codes of Practice. Considering magnitude of the number and size of projects undertaken, it is essential that every action is undertaken to minimize the Companys exposure to risk and maximize revenue generation. Originally posted on Himalayas