Lead Pipeline Engineer

TALENTMATE

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 350,000 - 700,000

Full time

12 hours ago
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Job summary

Worley in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Lead Pipeline Engineer to oversee offshore pipeline engineering for ADNOC Offshore PMC projects. You will lead a multidisciplinary team and ensure designs meet ADNOC standards, international codes, and schedule commitments across all project phases.

This senior role covers review of design bases, routing studies, hydraulic analysis, stress and stability assessments, and support through procurement, construction, commissioning and handover, with a focus

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent from an accredited university.
  • Minimum 5+ years in offshore pipeline/PMC projects with leadership experience.
  • ADNOC Offshore PMC experience and offshore project background required.
  • Experience with subsea pipelines, flowlines, risers and brownfield tie-ins.
  • Strong knowledge of codes and standards (ASME, API, ISO, DNV).

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate offshore pipeline engineering activities.
  • Manage a team of engineers and designers to deliver safe, on-schedule results.
  • Review and approve design bases, routing studies, hydraulic analyses and stress assessments.
  • Coordinate interfaces across disciplines and support procurement, construction, and commissioning.

Skills

Offshore Pipeline Engineering
Subsea Flowlines
Riser Systems
Pipeline Routing
Hydraulic Calculations
Wall Thickness Design
Pipeline Stress Analysis
Pipeline Stability Analysis
Free Span Analysis
Buckling Analysis
Corrosion Management
Cathodic Protection
Material Selection
Pigging Systems
Pipeline Integrity Management
Offshore Installation Engineering
Brownfield Modifications
Pipeline Tie-ins
Engineering Risk Assessment
Design Verification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoPIPE
DNV SESAM
OFFPIPE
PIPESIM
CAESAR II
MS Office Suite
SmartPlant/AVEVA
Navisworks
Aconex
Primavera P6

Job description

About Us Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Job Description
About Us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Job Purpose

The Lead Pipeline Engineer is responsible for leading and managing all pipeline engineering activities for ADNOC Offshore projects executed under the Project Management Consultancy (PMC) model. The role ensures that offshore and subsea pipeline systems are designed, reviewed, and executed in accordance with ADNOC requirements, international engineering standards, project specifications, HSE requirements, and schedule commitments throughout Concept, FEED, EPC, construction, installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up phases.

Key Responsibilities
Engineering Leadership
  • Lead and coordinate pipeline engineering activities for offshore oil & gas developments.
  • Manage a team of Pipeline Engineers, Senior Engineers, Specialists, and Designers.
  • Ensure engineering deliverables are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project quality requirements.
  • Provide technical leadership and engineering solutions for complex offshore pipeline systems.
Engineering Design & Review
  • Review and approve:
    • Pipeline Design Basis
    • Pipeline Routing Studies
    • Hydraulic Analysis
    • Wall Thickness Calculations
    • Pipeline Stability Analysis
    • Expansion and Flexibility Analysis
    • On-bottom Stability
    • Free Span Analysis
    • Buckling Assessment
    • Crossing Studies
    • Pipeline Mechanical Design
    • Material Selection Reports
    • Stress Analysis
    • Pipeline Alignment Sheets
    • Pig Launcher & Receiver Design
    • Pipeline Datasheets
  • Review subsea flowlines, risers, shore approaches, tie-ins, and subsea structures.
  • Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards and applicable international codes including DNV, API, ISO and ASME.
PMC Engineering Management
  • Review EPC Contractor engineering deliverables and provide timely comments.
  • Monitor engineering progress against project schedule.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces with Process, Mechanical, Structural, Civil, Instrumentation, Electrical, Marine, Subsea, and HSE disciplines.
  • Participate in design reviews, HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, Constructability, Value Engineering and Risk Assessment workshops.
  • Support engineering change management and Management of Change (MOC) activities.
Construction & Installation Support
  • Provide technical support during procurement, fabrication, offshore installation and hook-up activities.
  • Review installation procedures including:
    • S-Lay
    • J-Lay
    • Reel-Lay
    • Shore Pull
    • Pipeline Pull-In
    • Tie-In
    • Hydrotesting
    • Dewatering
    • Drying
    • Gauging
    • Intelligent Pigging
    • Pre-commissioning and Commissioning procedures
  • Support offshore construction and resolve technical queries.
Procurement Support
  • Review technical specifications.
  • Prepare and review Material Requisitions.
  • Evaluate Technical Bid Evaluations.
  • Participate in vendor document reviews.
  • Support procurement of line pipes, valves, fittings, coatings, insulation, and subsea equipment.
HSE & Quality
  • Promote ADNOC's HSE culture and ensure engineering activities comply with project HSE requirements.
  • Ensure design complies with safety, operability, maintainability, and integrity requirements.
  • Participate in engineering audits, safety reviews, and lessons learned workshops.
Project Coordination
  • Coordinate with Client, EPC Contractors, Vendors, Classification Authorities, and third-party consultants.
  • Monitor project risks and recommend mitigation measures.
  • Support project reporting and management reviews.
  • Mentor junior engineers and develop technical capability within the engineering team.
Minimum Qualifications
  • A bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent from an accredited university, with a minimum of fifteen (15+) years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry, including a minimum of five (5) years (preferred) in the GCC region.
  • Must have at least five (5) years of experience in a similar position on major Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects, managing a team of Specialists, Senior Engineers, and Engineers.
  • ADNOC & Offshore project experience is Required.
  • Offshore project experience is required.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in ADNOC Offshore projects is required
  • Extensive experience in PMC, FEED, Detailed Engineering, and EPC projects.
  • Proven experience in both Greenfield and Brownfield offshore developments.
  • ADNOC Offshore PMC experience.
  • Experience with major offshore developments involving subsea pipelines, flowlines, risers, and brownfield tie-ins.
  • Experience supporting offshore construction, installation, commissioning, and start-up activities.
  • Proven capability in leading multidisciplinary engineering teams on large-scale offshore projects
Technical Competencies
  • Offshore Pipeline Engineering
  • Subsea Flowlines
  • Riser Systems
  • Pipeline Routing
  • Hydraulic Calculations
  • Wall Thickness Design
  • Pipeline Stress Analysis
  • Pipeline Stability Analysis
  • Free Span Analysis
  • Buckling Analysis
  • Corrosion Management
  • Cathodic Protection
  • Material Selection
  • Pigging Systems
  • Pipeline Integrity Management
  • Offshore Installation Engineering
  • Brownfield Modifications
  • Pipeline Tie-ins
  • Engineering Risk Assessment
  • Design Verification
Software Knowledge
  • AutoPIPE
  • DNV SESAM
  • OFFPIPE
  • PIPESIM
  • CAESAR II (interface awareness)
  • MS Office Suite
  • SmartPlant / AVEVA Engineering
  • Navisworks
  • Aconex
  • Primavera P6 (basic awareness)
Knowledge of Codes & Standards
  • ASME B31.4
  • ASME B31.8
  • API Standards
  • DNV Offshore Pipeline Standards
  • ISO Standards ADNOC Engineering Standards
  • International Offshore Codes and Best Practices
Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard. And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here. And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

Job Details

Role Level: Not Applicable Work Type: Full-Time Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi Company Website: https://www.worley.com Job Function: Engineering Company Industry/
Sector: Professional Services

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