Senior Engineer - Pipeline Integrity

-; Al Bihouth; On-site; AED 293,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering and consulting firm is seeking a Senior Technical Engineer for its Abu Dhabi office, specializing in pipeline integrity management. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, with demonstrated expertise in engineering assessments and project management. Responsibilities include leading engineering work scopes, managing small projects, and contributing to business growth through client engagement and relationship building. This role offers opportunities for professional development in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in oil and gas industry.
• Demonstrable senior technical experience in integrity management.
• Chartership or relevant professional engineer status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead pipeline integrity engineering work and consultancy services.
• Manage one or more small projects, overseeing cost and schedule.
• Contribute to business growth and development through client relationships.

Skills

Pipeline Integrity Management

Engineering assessments

Technical scopes definition

Project management

HSSE leadership

Education

ISCED Level 6 Bachelor's degree

Level 7 Master's degree

Tools

Pipeline integrity management software

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Senior technical role based in our Abu Dhabi office contributing to the delivery of pipeline integrity projects via:

• Providing discipline expertise.
• Definition and approval of technical scopes.
• Executing assigned scopes of work.
• Contributing to business growth.

Key high‑level aspects of the role

• Leads pipeline integrity engineering work scopes and consultancy services as directed by immediate supervisor.
• Serves as the primary discipline Lead engineer on projects.
• Uses technical knowledge to perform engineering assignments and produces engineering deliverables including complex problems, with minimal guidance and direction.
• Contributes to business development through regular engagement, relationship building and delivery to clients, as well as seeking opportunities to expand scope of work for Wood.
• May supervise a small work group consisting of technical/professional staff with some coaching from own supervisor or may provide advice and guidance in area of specialisation to others.
• Manage one or more small projects, with responsibility for cost, schedule, resources allocation and risk.
• Provide appropriate HSSE leadership including compliance with site and office safety requirements and technical/design safety requirements.

Specialist areas of proficiency

• Pipeline Integrity Management, including pipeline integrity assessment, pipeline life extension, remaining life assessment, pipeline repairs and remediation, fracture mechanics, pipeline risk‑based inspection.
• Pipeline Fitness‑For‑Service (FFS), including FFS Lv.1, RSTRENG Assessment (Lv.2), Crack Assessment (Lv.1 and Lv.2), Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for Complex Dent Assessment (Lv.3), FEA for Crack Assessment (Lv.3), FEA for Pipeline Buckling or out of straightness and Movement Assessment (Lv.3).
• Free Span and Combined Loading Assessment (Lv.2).
• Flexibles Pipeline Integrity Assessment.
• Working knowledge of the Pipeline Defect Assessment Manual (PDAM).
• Experience with subsea pipelines and offshore environments including design, integrity management, and operational aspects, is considered an advantage.
• Experience in non‑metallic pipeline integrity management is desirable.
• Specialized Technical Knowledge – hands‑on knowledge and experience in:
  • Pipe‑soil interface stiffness calculations,
  • Pipeline walking mechanisms,
  • Out‑of‑straightness survey interpretation,
  • In‑Line Inspection data sanity checks and validation,
  • Ability to interpret and infer insights from ILI reports.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Accountabilities / responsibilities:

• Providing discipline expertise.
• Responsible for data collection and gathering of information of multiple sources for preparation of integrity studies.
• Leading engineering assessments based on applicable codes (e.g. API 579, BS7910, ASME B31G, NG18, Shannon and Kastner assessment methods, DNVRP F101, etc.
• Carry out Pipeline Integrity management for all sizes and lengths of client's pipelines. Equipment assessment experience is desirable.
• Prepare Integrity assessment reports, which may include ILI reports, Fitness for Purpose (FFP) / Recommendations for Repair Reports (RRR), ILI raw data, Direct Assessment reports for life extension.
• Provide recommendations for repair and methodology configuration to be adopted for repair, time frame for repair etc.
• Represent asset integrity discipline on contract / project / service line.
• Proactively supports the introduction of innovation, new ideas and practices to improve overall performance.
• Support and provide technical input for life extension studies of aged assets.
• Develop and implement pipeline integrity management systems.
• Proficiency in assessing corrosion growth rates using pipetally data, particularly through box‑matching and signal‑matching techniques, is considered advantageous.

Definition and approval of technical scopes.

• Contributes to defining asset integrity project objectives and deliverables.
• Reviews existing processes and suggests improvements to enhance the efficiency of project planning and scheduling.
• Provides recommendations on project structure, methodologies, and technical innovations by developing practical and cost‑effective solutions to challenges within pipeline integrity and related engineering fields.

Executing and managing assigned scope of work.

• Oversees and engages in the execution of asset integrity‑focused tasks and projects.
• Manages project delivery, ensuring adherence to main contract deliverables, scope compliance, quality standards, and profitability.
• Contributes to project success by resolving issues such as conflicting technical requirements and complex coordination needs.
• Applies sound technical judgment to develop practical, cost‑effective solutions.
• Evaluates work against established standards, objectives, and specifications.
• Complies with relevant discipline‑specific procedures and provides feedback for continuous improvement.
• Manages key stakeholders to ensure successful execution and delivery of contracted activities.
• Organizes, actively participates in, and occasionally leads technical workshops.
• Frequently works from and represents the company in client offices.
• Proactively identifies and mitigates project risks.

Contributing to business growth.

• Contributes to business development through regular engagement, relationship building and delivery to clients, as well as identifying and pursuing opportunities to expand scope of work for Wood.
• Contributes to engineering bids and proposals.

QUALIFICATIONS

Business and Industry Experience:

• Experience (>10 years) working in the on‑ and offshore oil and gas industry.
• Demonstrable senior technical experience in Integrity Management.
• Demonstratable experience in the selection, application, and utilization of pipeline integrity management software.

Educational attainments:

• ISCED Level 6 Bachelors (minimum) or Level 7 Masters (preferred) Degree in engineering discipline.
• Chartership or relevant professional engineer status accredited by a national or industry engineering institution preferred.
• Demonstratable Continuing Professional Development (CPD) record showing examples of technical and consulting development.

ABOUT US

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. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non‑exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.