Project Lead - Pipeline Integrity

Quest Global; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking a seasoned Pipeline Integrity Specialist to join our Bengaluru team. You will lead technical advisory across onshore and offshore pipelines, focusing on integrity management, ILI data, corrosion assessments, and repair strategies.

Strong knowledge of industry codes and GIS tools is required. The role involves coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, driving competency development, and ensuring adherence to standards like NACE, API, DNV, and ASME.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Metallurgy, Chemical, Mechanical or Pipelineengineering.
• 6-15 years of oil & gas experience in related onshore/offshore pipeline projects and design.
• Sound knowledge on Oil & Gas upstream and downstream business areas.
• Risk Based Inspection methodologies.
• Fracture Mechanics, Flow Assurance, Stress Analysis.
• Engineering assessment of different pipeline damage mechanisms.
• Inspection optimization and Fitness for Service & Life extension studies.
• Repair scope preparation and familiarity with codes and standards.
• Knowledge of software (CAESAR, OLGA, Pestra, Credo, Meridium).
• Experience with Pipeline GIS and pipeline-related standards and codes (NACE, API, DNV, ASME).
• Drive core team members to recruit skilled resources and train internal resources to build competency.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical and operational support and acts as pipeline integrity expert across operating areas.
• Experience in Pipeline Integrity Management services including ILI, NDT, corrosion and risk assessment.
• Review inspection reports for Offshore Pipelines and Risers.
• Decide on operational and routine pigging for Onshore/Offshore pipelines.
• Optimize pipeline cleaning frequency for Onshore/Offshore pipelines.
• Provide pipeline repair solutions for Onshore/Offshore settings.
• Execute Pipeline Operation and Maintenance Projects and understand relevant standards and codes.
• Collaborate with teams and ensure effective communication.
• Familiar with Meridium system and related software.
• Support risk-based inspections and development of equipment strategies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Engineering degree in Metallurgy, Chemical, Mechanical or Pipelineengineering

Tools

CAESAR

OLGA

Pestra

Credo

Meridium

Job description

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, its 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

• Provides technical and operational support and performs as technical pipeline integrity expert and ensures technical advisory support to all operating areas
• Experienced in Pipeline Integrity Management services, which encompass Corrosion Assessment, Risk Assessment, Inline Inspection Data Assessment, and has expertise in subsea ROV Surveys.
• Holds knowledge and experience in various Pipeline Inspection Activities, including ILI and NDT.
• Well-versed in the Operations and Fundamentals of Subsea Pipelines.
• Knowledgeable about the processes of Pipeline Commissioning and Decommissioning.
• Capable of reviewing inspection reports for Offshore Pipelines and Risers.
• Able to make decisions regarding operational and routine pigging for both Onshore and Offshore Pipelines.
• Proficient in optimizing the frequency of Pipeline Cleaning for Onshore and Offshore Pipelines.
• Experienced in providing Pipeline Repair Solutions for both Onshore and Offshore settings. Familiar with the Meridium system
• Knowledgeable in Risk-Based Inspections and the development of pipeline equipment strategies.
• Experienced in the execution of Pipeline Operation and Maintenance Projects.
• Capable of comprehending pipeline-related standards and codes such as NACE, API, DNV, or ASME.
• Possesses knowledge of Pipeline GIS and associated software.
• Drive core team members to recruit skilled resources and train internal resources to build required competency

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

• Engineering degree in Metallurgy, Chemical, Mechanical OR Pipelineengineering
• 6-15 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)