Lead Pipeline Engineer

Job description / Role

Wood is recruiting for a lead pipeline engineer

Wood is recruiting for a lead pipeline engineer to join its projects team focusing on delivering across FEED and detailed design scopes of work. In this role, you will supervise a team of pipeline engineers and designers to translate the limited information from the concept selection report and/or basis for design to basis for design and/or front end design & project specifications as well as detailed design. Supervise a team of pipeline engineers to carry out the pipeline engineering FEED and DD activities (define stage and execute stage) for an assigned area of a specific project in order to generate the relevant pipeline engineering FEED deliverables on time according to DCAF requirements.

Position is based in Oman for a long-term assignment.

Responsibilities

• The lead pipeline engineer will be responsible to prepare pipeline engineering cost, time and resource (CTR) catalogue for the project.
• Supervise a team of pipeline engineers and designers assigned to a project area (supervised by project pipeline lead).
• Contribute to basis for design, basis of design, and project specifications/philosophies.
• Develop pig trap layout/plot plan based on PFS/UFS, technical safety requirements.
• Carry out stress analysis for pipelines.
• Familiar with software viz. Google Earth, ARCGIS, GPS.
• Identify/finalize the pipeline route.
• Develop/approve specification for pipeline materials and specialty items.
• Follow quality management system (QMS) requirements in line with ISO 9001-2015 and API Q2 2nd edition.
• Initiate, check, and/or approve pipeline engineering deliverables.
• Provide input/review other discipline deliverables as appropriate.
• Support procurement and construction activities.
• Participate in HAZID, design review, HAZOP, IPF, 3D model reviews and various HSE related workshops.

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Reflecting the market focus for the office in both brownfield and greenfield opportunities, multi-skilled personnel are sought for those with experience in onshore oil and gas.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil and gas and emerging energy sectors.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice.
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• Medical insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient care is available should you require treatment. Cover limits apply, please refer to the terms of benefit and network list for further details.
• Workmen's compensation: Provides payment of 3 x annual wage (up to a maximum of 5000 OMR) upon death or permanent disability.
• Employee assistance programme: Allows you to feel comfortable knowing that you or your immediate family members can confidentially discuss any work or personal issues that are an inevitable part of life. The programme helps support your mental, physical, social & financial well-being.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 6 years in FEED and DD/engineering and minimum 15 years in oil & gas experience.
• Good communicator and good interpersonal/leadership skills.
• Experience in managing small teams and third-party contractor/licensor.
• Fluent in English; written and spoken.

About the Company

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.