Specialist Pipeline Engineer

Worley

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 550,000 - 900,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Worley is seeking a Senior Specialist Pipeline Engineer to lead offshore pipeline activities for ADNOC Offshore projects. You will oversee design reviews, routing, hydraulics and stability analyses, while guiding a team of engineers and designers to deliver safe, compliant results across execution phases.

Role requires ADNOC Offshore and PMC experience, FEED/EPC expertise, and strong leadership to coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces, procurement support, and project risk assessments within a

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent with extensive oil & gas experience.
  • Minimum 15 years in Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industries.
  • At least 5 years in a similar mega project role.
  • ADNOC Offshore project experience is required.
  • PMC experience is required.
  • Experience in FEED & EPC phases is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate offshore pipeline engineering activities for ADNOC Offshore projects.
  • Review and approve pipeline design basis, routing, hydraulics, and stability analyses.
  • Manage a team of engineers and designers and ensure safe, on-time delivery.
  • Provide technical leadership for complex pipeline systems and risk reviews.
  • Oversee procurement, construction support, and interface with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Participate in design reviews, HAZID/HAZOP, SIL, and risk workshops.
  • Mentor junior staff and support MOC and project reporting.

Skills

Offshore Pipeline Eng
Subsea Flowlines
Riser Systems
Pipeline Routing
Hydraulic Calculations
Pipe Stress Analysis
Engineering Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

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

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 Specialist Pipeline Engineer is responsible for leading pipeline engineering activities for ADNOC Offshore projects executed under the Project Management Consultancy 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 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 & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent, from an accredited university; or a minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry.
  • Must have at least five (5) years of experience in a similar position on mega Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects.
  • ADNOC & Offshore project experience is required
  • PMC experience is required.
  • Experience in FEED & EPC Phases is required.
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.

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