Senior Engineer, Piping ( Engineering Services Team - Mech - Piping)

ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company); United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A major oil and gas company in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced piping engineer to provide technical expertise across projects. The role requires at least 8 years of experience in piping engineering, with responsibilities including piping design support, technical document review, and oversight of engineering consultants. Familiarity with stress analysis software and international codes is essential. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in piping engineering, preferably in the Oil and Gas industry.
• Good knowledge in engineering and technical support to Pipeline Operations.
• Familiarity with HAZOP for system examination and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support/services in Piping Engineering.
• Review and approve technical documents related to piping engineering.
• Participation in root cause analysis for piping systems failures.

Skills

Piping design and engineering

Knowledge of international design codes

Pipeline stress analysis

Technical support for pipeline operations

Negotiation with contractors

Education

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CEASER

Auto Pipe

Job description

Job Purpose

Provide engineering support and technical expertise to Operating Plants & Pipeline, Major Projects and Technical projects related to piping discipline through all phases of projects and ensure the reliability, availability, and maintainability of Piping systems.

Key Accountabilities

Engineering & Technical Support

• Provide technical support/services in the area of Piping Engineering to Sites and Projects Group through RTS (Request for Technical Services)
• Develop and write the Statement of Requirements (SOR) for new projects and ensure its co‑ordination with operators/sponsors. Develop and elaborate the Scope of Work (SOW) for consultants.
• Design in‑house engineered works including drawings, specifications/data sheets and bills of quantities as required and ensure that state‑of‑the‑art technology is applied in the selection of piping materials and piping systems.
• Review/prepare Piping design basis, plot plans, piping layouts, isometric drawings, and carry out stress analysis and material selection as required and ensure sound design and integrity of piping systems.
• Participate in HAZOP. Ensure cost‑effective solutions and application of value added engineering throughout the duration of projects.
• Provide technical expertise support to project management activities through all phases of projects, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Pre‑commissioning, Commissioning and Hand‑over of Project facilities to End Users.
• Assessment of Design deviation/Concession request Authorization (DCA) (critical to HSE, integrity and production) & Contractor Trend Notice (CTN)

Technical Studies

• Perform technical studies in‑house or manage technical studies through Engineering Consultants and provide technical reports with appropriate recommendations in line with the scope of RTS for Piping engineering
• Review/approve drawings, specifications, data sheets and other technical documents related to piping engineering for all types of projects.
• Ensure that the Consultants/Engineering Contractors designs are in accordance with the Scope of Work and facilities delivered to end‑users are safe, reliable, operable & maintainable.

Design General Specifications

• Update and develop company’s DGS (Design General Specifications), to take account of lessons learnt from projects, current practices, latest technology and changes in international codes/standards.
• Develop and issue Company Design General Specifications (DGS), Standards, procedures and guidelines related to piping engineering for use in‑house or by the Contractors with regard to projects undertaken.
• Ensure company Design General Specifications & Standards are updated, developed, maintained and implemented on all phases of Projects being executed by the Projects Group, in line with ADNOC guidelines and industry best practice.

Root Cause Analysis

• Participate in RCA (root cause analysis) related to piping systems failure, troubleshoot chronic plant problems and recommend solutions.
• Ensure that the repetitive failure of piping systems is eliminated / mitigated and that proposed solutions are devised to safeguard company’s plant asset safety, integrity, maintainability and continuous operability.

Pre‑qualification of Suppliers, Manufacturers & Consultants

• Participate in the review and endorsement to pre‑qualify suppliers, vendors, manufacturers, consultants in the area of piping.
• Ensure that suppliers, vendors, manufacturers, consultants under consideration are qualified and competent to supply goods / provide services to company.

Supervision

• Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
• Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective functional objectives.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent professional qualification.

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

• 8 years of experience in piping engineering within a large Engineering Companies, preferably in the Oil and Gas industry.
• Good knowledge in engineering & technical support to Pipeline Operations and technical projects related to pipeline engineering in oil and gas industry.
• Good knowledge in piping design and engineering, selection of piping and valve materials, complying to code requirement in oil and gas industry.
• Familiarity of international design codes and standards, procurement, construction, pre‑commissioning / commissioning and maintenance of Piping in Oil & Gas.
• Good knowledge in Pipeline Stress Analysis. Familiar with Piping Stress analysis software like CEASER, Auto Pipe, etc.
• Familiarity of the capabilities and shortcomings of piping related contractors / manufacturers, and a proven track record of conducting technical and commercial negotiations with them.
• Awareness in HAZOP for system examination and risk management.
• Planning and Organizing, Scheduling and Coordinating, Checking, Examining and Recording.