Pipeline - Project Lead

Quest Global; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with expertise in inspection and mechanical integrity for long-distance pipeline projects in oil and gas. You will support subsea and onshore pipeline integrity programs, advise on data accuracy, and help implement PIMS alongside technology-based solutions.

The role requires 10+ years of oil and gas experience, strong knowledge of risk assessments, HAZOP/HAZID reviews, and proficiency with CAESAR, OLGA, Pestra, Credo and Meridium.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree as listed; 10+ years oil and gas experience in onshore/offshore pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME input for subsea and onshore pipeline integrity programs.

Skills

Pipeline integrity

Data accuracy checks

Technical advisory

PIMS implementation

New technologies

Inspection planning

ILI/ROV/CP surveys

HAZOP/HAZID & risk assessments

RCFA investigations

Office applications

Education

Engineering degree in Metallurgy, Chemical, Mechanical or Pipeline Engineering

Tools

CAESAR

OLGA

Pestra

Credo

Meridium

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Engineer with experience in Inspection and Mechanical Integrity of Long distance Pipeline Projects and Operation / Maintenance of existing pipelines in the Oil and Gas Industry

Job Requirements

Job Outline:

• Providing key Subsea and Onshore Pipelines Systems Integrity technical input and assist in implement the integrity Programs, strategy and the timely and effective implementation of the Subsea & onshore Pipeline systems Integrity Management Programs and advocating Emergency Pipeline Repair System

Challenges to be addressed:

• Delivering the solutions for complex discipline specific and multi-discipline related problems and issues particularly in relation to subsea and onshore pipelines.
• Delivering end to end solutions through pipeline integrity programs.
• Developing the work methods from several alternative options in accordance with established pipeline integrity management programs, procedures and professional standards including planning, execution and results assessment concluding pipeline risk assessment and recommendations to extend the remaining life of pipelines.
• Rapid or immediate response to the pipeline related failure events, issues and/or incidents often requiring team to conduct critical technical tasks and requiring extensive engineering analysis based on available information, in a timely manner and support pipeline related activities, both Offshore and Onshore.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Perform as subject matter expert in pipelines and subsea structural integrity, ensuring team involvement in all areas of pipeline integrity programs. Oversee the planning and completion of all necessary integrity related tasks and reports the status, results and current issues, and coordinating measurement and verification activities.
• Performing or advising the checks on data accuracy for different damage mechanism in coordination with other inspection datasets, corrosion monitoring etc.
• Provides technical and operational support and performs as technical pipeline integrity expert and ensures technical advisory support to all operating areas.
• Supporting the development, implementation and maintenance of Pipeline Integrity Management system (PIMS) based on the best industry standards supported by computerized system for the management of Threats and Risks, Mitigation Plan, Discovery Management, Integrity Assessment and Performance Monitoring and link program scope with execution activity.
• Identify, evaluate and implement appropriate new technologies available in the market.
• Prepares and maintains short and long term pipeline inspection plans based on Company approved inspection strategy.
• Prepares scope of work for subsea / onshore pipeline inspections including ILI, ROV surveys, CP surveys and any ad-hoc inspections. Ensure all UWI & ILI findings and observations are professionally assessed and classified.
• Generate technical recommendations and support implementation until satisfactory close-out.
• Performing internal high end engineering assessments as dents, cracks, free span, buckling etc.
• Participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Incident Investigations, SHE reviews (HAZOPs, HAZIDs, risk assessments) Interfaces with Quality groups, performs necessary studies to support the development or understanding of new technologies.
• Provide integrity input for proposed future pipelines to ensure the facilities and associated documentation are fit and have been designed with long‑term integrity considerations.
• Drive core team members to recruit skilled resources and train internal resources to build required competency

Work Experience

Qualifications:

• Engineering degree in Metallurgy, Chemical, Mechanical OR Pipeline engineering
• 10+ years of oil gas experience in related industry (Onshore/Offshore pipeline projects and design)
• Should have sound knowledge on Oil & Gas upstream and downstream business in the following areas
• Risk Based Inspection methodologies
• Fracture Mechanics, Flow Assurance, Stress Analysis
• Engineering assessment of different pipeline damage mechanisms
• Fixed equipment inspection tasks/ procedures
• Inspection Optimization
• Fitness for Service & Life extension studies
• Repair scope preparation
• Familiarity with codes and standards
• Knowledge of software (CAESAR, OLGA, Pestra, Credo, Meridium etc.)
• Excellent verbal & written communication
• Should be able to perform pipeline risk assessments of Offshore & Onshore pipelines
• Should have knowledge of corrective and preventative maintenance strategy
• Good interpersonal skills and working collaboratively with the other teams
• Experience with Office applications (Word, Excel, and Power Point)