Senior Subsea Pipeline Engineer

Chevron; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Career development

Mentorship

Job summary

Chevron ENGINE Center in Bengaluru seeks a Subsea Pipeline Engineer to lead design verification and risk assessments for subsea pipelines across projects worldwide. You will oversee concept development, FEED, procurement, installation, and integrity management, while advancing standards and best practices.

The role requires deep knowledge of pipe materials, analysis methods, and relevant software tools, with a focus on safety, reliability, and innovative solutions in challenging offshore

Qualifications

• Experience in reviewing Design basis, performing and interpreting analyses results, Installation, maintenance and operation procedures for subsea pipelines (rigid and flexibles).
• Demonstrated understanding of pipe capacity, basis of acceptance criteria, analysis, impact of limiting states, buckling and fatigue behaviours during installation, operation VIV, wave motion, etc
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of pipeline related industry codes and standards along with lessons learned and best practices to the work related to subsea pipelines and flowlines.
• Demonstrated familiarity and use of relevant subsea pipeline software that includes Orcaflex, Offpipe, DnV and relevant engineering programs.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of Finite Element Analyses and either ANSYS or ABAQUS programs applied to pipeline engineering.
• Involved in the development of new technologies, able to identify the risks in their potential applications, developed the appropriate risk management strategies, and participated in the commercialization and deployment processes.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced design verification support for Chevron projects worldwide, assisting with pipeline concept development, pre-FEED, FEED, risk assessments, detailed design, procurements, fabrication, qualification testing, installation, pre-commissioning, and creating integrity management plans to ensure reliable pipeline systems.
• Support and managing bidding processes, evaluating contractor proposals, assessing their technical capabilities, and supervising their execution when necessary.
• Assist in pre-FEED and FEED pipeline efforts and conducting both regular and advanced analyses, covering shallow and deepwater scenarios, including rigid and flexible pipeline systems designed for a wide spectrum of design conditions, including corrosive fluids, mid high pressure/temperature oil, large gas, and export functions.
• Review and develop technical specifications, provide clarifications and exceptions to supplier and contractors and oversee design, manufacturing and installation plans. Maintaining and improving Chevron pipeline-related specifications, consolidating lessons learnt.
• Participate in innovation, technology development and deployment, and continuous improvement in pipeline systems. It requires engaging in cross-disciplinary collaboration, participating in industry technical bodies, and influencing industry standards and best practices.
• Supports risk evaluations, implementing mitigation and remediation strategies, including life extension and root cause assessment, and fostering a culture focused on safety, reliability, and efficiency.

Skills

Orcaflex

Offpipe

DNV standards

ANSYS

ABAQUS

FEA

Pipeline design

Risk assessment

Tools

Orcaflex

Offpipe

DNV

ANSYS

ABAQUS

Job description

The Chevron Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center (ENGINE) in Bengaluru India brings together the resources and expertise of the Chevron global network with talent in India to enhance agility and technological innovation to optimize solutions for the world’s current and future energy challenges. As one of the leading energy providers worldwide, Chevron is involved in the production of crude oil and natural gas, manufacturing of transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals, and additives, and the development of enabling technologies.

Chevron's vision is to be the global energy company most admired for its people, partnerships, and performance. With a clear purpose to develop affordable, reliable, ever-cleaner energy that enables human progress, we believe human ingenuity has the power to solve any challenge and overcome any obstacle. Meeting the world’s growing energy needs requires the pursuit of innovations and advancements that deliver a better future for all.

About The Position

The Subsea Pipeline Engineer is part of the Subsea, Civil, and Marine Engineering Team within the Chevron ENGINE Center. This role supports Chevron's Upstream Major Capital Projects and Base Business includes crucial tasks such as performing and overseeing subsea pipeline design, designing and implementing remediation and replacement work, performing life extension and integrity management assessments, revising technical specifications, and reviewing construction & installation analysis and procedures. It also involves performing design assurance and providing consulting services from concept selection to project execution and during operating stage. This role ensures seamless interfaces, strong quality management, comprehensive integrity and conditioning management, and efficient and safe pipeline execution and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides advanced design verification support for Chevron projects worldwide, assisting with pipeline concept development, pre-FEED, FEED, risk assessments, detailed design, procurements, fabrication, qualification testing, installation, pre-commissioning, and creating integrity management plans to ensure reliable pipeline systems.
• Support and managing bidding processes, evaluating contractor proposals, assessing their technical capabilities, and supervising their execution when necessary.
• Assist in pre-FEED and FEED pipeline efforts and conducting both regular and advanced analyses, covering shallow and deepwater scenarios, including rigid and flexible pipeline systems designed for a wide spectrum of design conditions, including corrosive fluids, mid high pressure/temperature oil, large gas, and export functions.
• Review and develop technical specifications, provide clarifications and exceptions to supplier and contractors and oversee design, manufacturing and installation plans. Maintaining and improving Chevron pipeline-related specifications, consolidating lessons learnt.
• Participate in innovation, technology development and deployment, and continuous improvement in pipeline systems. It requires engaging in cross-disciplinary collaboration, participating in industry technical bodies, and influencing industry standards and best practices.
• Supports risk evaluations, implementing mitigation and remediation strategies, including life extension and root cause assessment, and fostering a culture focused on safety, reliability, and efficiency.

About You

10 yrs relevant industry experience in the design, engineering, analysis, manufacture, installation and operation of subsea pipelines and associated equipment (rigid and flexibles). Good understanding of all pipeline interfacing systems and associated disciplines.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in reviewing Design basis, performing and interpreting analyses results, Installation, maintenance and operation procedures for subsea pipelines (rigid and flexibles).
• Demonstrated understanding of pipe capacity, basis of acceptance criteria, analysis, impact of limiting states, buckling and fatigue behaviours during installation, operation VIV, wave motion, etc
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of pipeline related industry codes and standards along with lessons learned and best practices to the work related to subsea pipelines and f lowlines.
• Demonstrated familiarity and use of relevant subsea pipeline software that includes Orcaflex, Offpipe, DnV and relevant engineering programs.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of Finite Element Analyses and either ANSYS or ABAQUS programs applied to pipeline engineering.
• Involved in the development of new technologies, able to identify the risks in their potential applications, developed the appropriate risk management strategies, and participated in the commercialization and deployment processes.

What We Can Offer You

Everything we do at Chevron is guided by our values and our commitment to The Chevron Way. Have the opportunity to take part in world-leading energy projects, advance your professional development and expand your career within an inclusive and collaborative workplace.

• Join a workplace where innovation, collaboration and safety are at the core of how we work.
• Work in thoughtfully designed environments that support focus, well-being, and innovation enhanced by digital tools that enable seamless collaboration.
• Grow through structured learning, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to impactful projects that align with Chevron’s values and business priorities.
• Access comprehensive benefits that support your health, well-being, and work-life balance.
• Engage with emerging technologies and digital solutions that are shaping the future of energy and enterprise.

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