Pipeline ILI Signal Analysis & Data Management Engineer

Quest Global; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global in Bengaluru seeks a seasoned Pipeline Integrity Specialist to manage ILI data, analyze MFL/UT datasets, and build Power BI dashboards for corrosion trends and tool performance. You will integrate PODS with GIS, generate unit plots, and support regulatory reporting across integrity teams.

The role requires 5+ years in oil & gas pipeline integrity, familiarity with API 1163/ASME standards, and proficiency in PODS, ArcGIS, and Pipeline Office Studio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with pipeline specialization.
• 5+ years in oil & gas pipeline integrity management with hands-on ILI signal analysis.
• Expertise in analyzing MFL, UT, GEO/caliper datasets and anomaly sizing.
• Proficient with PODS, GIS (ArcGIS) and Pipeline Office Studio.
• Strong Excel and Power BI skills; able to produce audit-ready reports.
• Familiarity with API 1163 and ASME B31.4/B31.8, ASME B31G, DNV RP F101 and NACE.

Responsibilities

• Upload ILI data to PODS and integrate with GIS for anomaly tracking.
• Create ILI unit plots and develop Power BI dashboards for tool performance.
• Generate unit plots comparing ILI runs with field NDE results.
• Build dashboards for historical ILI runs (MFL, UTWM, UTCD, DEF) to visualize KPIs.
• Validate dashboards with sample data and train integrity teams.
• Prepare audit-ready regulatory and governance reports.

Skills

Pipeline integrity management

ILI signal analysis

MFL data analysis

UT data analysis

Corrosion growth calculations

PODS GIS integration

ArcGIS

Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (Pipeline specialization preferred)

Tools

PODS

GIS (ArcGIS)

Pipeline Office Studio

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Key Responsibilities

• Upload ILI information to PODS database and integrate with GIS systems for anomaly tracking and progress monitoring.
• Create ILI unit plots and develop Power BI dashboards to monitor ILI tool performance:
• Generate unit plots comparing ILI runs with field NDE results

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.

Work Experience

Qualification : Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (Pipeline specialization preferred)

Experience: 3-5+ years of Exp

Relevant Experience Required

• Collect and manage pipeline data, including specifications, maps, construction details, depth of cover, operating pressure, maintenance history, and geotechnical hazards.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, industry codes, and standards (e.g., ASME B31.4/B31.8, API 1163/1104, ASME B31G, DNV RP F101, NACE).
• Must be conversant with PODS – Pipeline Open Data Standard and Pipeline Office Studio tools.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders such as Integrity, Inspection, ROW, Design, Construction, and O&M teams.
• Awareness of pipeline fabrication, welding, installation, hydrostatic testing, and commissioning methods.
• Perform ILI data alignment within GIS, anomaly matching, and corrosion growth calculations:
• Load and align ILI inspection data using GIS control points and PODS schema.
• Match welds and anomalies between historic and current ILI runs; maintain run-to-run traceability.
• Conduct QC checks on ILI data alignment and integrity.
• Perform corrosion growth calculations and fitness-for-service assessments for assigned pipeline segments.
• Build dashboards for historical ILI runs (MFL, UTWM, UTCD, DEF) to visualize KPIs, anomaly trends, and corrosion growth.
• Validate dashboards with sample data and deploy to integrity teams; provide training for effective usage.
• Prepare audit-ready reports for regulatory compliance and internal governance

Mandatory Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (Pipeline specialization preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in Oil & Gas pipeline integrity management with hands‑on ILI signal analysis.
• Expertise in analyzing MFL, UT, GEO/caliper datasets, anomaly sizing/classification, and tool performance validation.
• Proficient in PODS, GIS (ArcGIS), Pipeline Office Studio, Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint, and Power BI.
• Working knowledge of API 1163, ASME B31.4/B31.8, ASME B31G, DNV RP F101, and NACE standards.
• Ability to produce audit-ready technical reports and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Good To Have Skills

• Experience with ECDA/ICDA, CP design/operations, and CIS/DCVG surveys.
• Prior exposure to RBI modeling, fitness-for-service calculations, and repair program management.
• Familiarity with SAP, Primavera P6, and basic scripting (Python/SQL) for data automation.
• NDT Level II certification and knowledge of ASNT SNT-TC-1A standards.