Senior Flow Assurance Engineers

Woodland Consultancy Services; Woking; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the Oil and Gas sector is looking for Senior Flow Assurance Engineers for a 6-month contract based in Surrey. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in flow assurance modeling, specifically with OLGA and PIPESIM, to conduct vital studies and contribute to upstream projects. Strong analytical skills, collaborative ability, and proficiency in report writing are essential for this role, offered at a rate of £62.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in flow assurance modeling.
• Experience in flow assurance issues like slugging, hydrates, and wax.
• Ability to present to clients and execute studies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct flow assurance studies using industry-standard software.
• Develop and assess pipeline simulation models.
• Perform design calculations and prepare technical reports.

Skills

Single and multiphase pipeline analysis

Flow assurance modeling using OLGA

Simulation software proficiency

Thermodynamic understanding

Technical report writing

Tools

OLGA

PIPESIM

HYSYS

Job description

SENIOR FLOW ASSURANCE ENGINEERS - CONTRACT – SURREY

Our Client is seeking two Senior Flow Assurance Engineers to work on an Oil and GAS FEED project for an initial 6 month contract role that has an immediate start.

EXPERIENCE

• 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 modeling 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, blowdown, 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 modeling in HYSYS would be an advantage but not essential.
• Proven ability to plan and execute studies.
• Ability and experience of presenting to clients.
• Operational experience would be a benefit but not essential.
• Previous Aramco experience.

JOB SCOPE

You will work as part of small project teams developing concept and early project definition in the Oil and Gas sector.

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.

DURATION

6 months initially

LOCATION

The role will be based on 5 days a week in our Client’s Offices in Surrey.

RATE

£62.50 per hourLtd co rate

If the role is Likely to be outside of IR35 the final decision will only be made after a QDOS assessment.

We are instructed to only submit to our Client candidates whose qualifications and experience match client’s specifications and can work in the UK.

For more information please contact Suzanne Wood.