Flow Assurance Engineer

Donovan Marrison Ltd; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global oil & gas engineering firm is seeking Senior/Lead Flow Assurance Engineers for a long-term contract in Surrey. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of hands-on experience in flow assurance modelling and the ability to conduct flow assurance studies using software such as OLGA and PIPESIM. This position is office-based, requiring excellent technical report writing skills and teamwork abilities. The contract runs for approximately 6 months with a competitive rate of £62.50 - £70 per hour, outside of IR35.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in flow assurance modelling using OLGA.
• Hands-on experience in single and multiphase pipelines analysis.
• Ability to conduct flow assurance studies using industry-standard software.

Responsibilities

• Act as a flow assurance engineer on upstream projects.
• Develop pipeline simulation models and assess simulation results.
• Perform design calculations and prepare technical reports.

Skills

Flow assurance modelling

Pipeline simulation (OLGA, PIPESIM)

Transient hydraulic analysis

Technical report writing

Team collaboration

Tools

OLGA

PIPESIM

PIPENET

HYSYS

Job description

Overview

Senior / Lead Flow Assurance Engineers required for long term contract role, to work as part of small project teams developing concept and early project definition in the Oil and Gas sector on behalf of our client, a global oil & gas engineering contractor based in Surrey.

Responsibilities

• Act as a flow assurance engineer on a range of upstream projects, and conduct Flow Assurance studies using software packages, e.g., OLGA, PIPESIM etc.
• Develop pipeline simulation models, perform simulations of selected cases as defined by self / project and assess simulation results.
• Perform design calculations and prepare technical reports in accordance with company and project quality requirements.
• Report to flow assurance SME.
• Contribute to flow assurance strategies, philosophies and procedures.
• Demonstrate excellent technical report writing and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in single and multiphase pipelines (steady state and transient hydraulic) analyses using industry standard software, e.g., OLGA, PIPESIM, PIPENET etc. is essential.
• Minimum 10 years of hands‑on experience in flow assurance modelling using OLGA transient simulation software.
• Experience in assessing flow assurance issues like slugging, hydrates, wax, erosion, corrosion etc. by use of simulation software and providing the best mitigation solutions.
• An ability to work in a collaborative way as part of a multi-discipline project group with minimum supervision.
• Experience in pipeline sizing and thermo‑hydraulics Studies, transient analysis covering shut‑down, blow‑down, start‑Up, ramp‑up / turndown scenarios.
• Experience in pipeline overpressure protection studies including surge pressure analysis.Knowledge of flow assurance issues including slugging, hydrates, wax, erosion, corrosion etc. and mitigation methods.
• Good understanding of thermodynamics and experience of Multiflash preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable regulations, codes, and standards.
• Excellent computer skills, as well as excellent oral / written presentation / report writing skills.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team.
• Experience on flow assurance conceptual and front‑end studies and topsides process engineering activities including process modelling in HYSYS would be an advantage but not essential.
• Proven ability to plan and execute studies.
• Ability and experience of presenting to clients.

Job Details

Start date : ASAP

Contract duration : c. 6 months

Rate : £62.50 - £70 p / h (Ltd Co), role expected to fall Outside of IR35

Location : Surrey, 5 days a week office based.

All applicants must possess the permanent right to work in the UK