Process Flow Assurance Engineer - (Offshore) - Energy Oil & Gas Project

Hill International, Inc.; Milano; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A project management consulting firm is looking for a Process Flow Assurance Engineer for offshore energy projects. The role involves technical assurance, oversight of flow assurance activities, and collaboration with EPC contractors to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Chemical, Petroleum, or Process Engineering along with extensive experience in flow assurance, particularly in offshore systems. Strong understanding of flow assurance simulation tools and international standards is essential.

Competenze

• Minimum 10 years of experience in flow assurance or process engineering.
• At least 5 years in PMC or Operator role providing design assurance.
• Hands-on experience with OLGA or PIPESIM for analysis.

Mansioni

• Provide oversight and technical assurance of flow assurance activities.
• Review and approve flow assurance studies by EPC contractors.
• Assess risks like hydrate, wax, and erosion and validate strategies.

Conoscenze

Flow assurance simulation tools: OLGA

Flow assurance simulation tools: PIPESIM

Flow assurance simulation tools: LedaFlow

Flow assurance simulation tools: Multiflash

Multiphase flow behavior

Slugging dynamics

Thermal-hydraulic design principles

Hydrate management

Wax management

Asphaltene management

Subsea and topside system integration

Chemical dosing systems

Slug catcher design

Interpreting laboratory test data

Process hydraulics

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Process Engineering

Master's degree in Process Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Process Flow Assurance Engineer - (Offshore) - Energy Oil & Gas Project

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The Process Flow Assurance Engineer (from a PMC Project Management Consultant perspective) is responsible for providing oversight, verification, and technical assurance of all flow assurance activities associated with offshore wellhead platforms (WHPs) and subsea production systems. This role ensures the reliable, safe, and efficient transport of hydrocarbons through subsea and top‑side networks by monitoring the EPC contractors studies and validating compliance with project specifications, HSE requirements, and international standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as PMC focal point for flow assurance design and verification activities across all project phases (FEED, EPC, commissioning).
• Review and approve steady‑state and transient flow assurance studies conducted by EPC contractors.
• Evaluate production system performance, pressure‑temperature envelopes, and flow regime predictions.
• Verify pipeline and riser sizing, insulation, and heating system design for safe operability under all scenarios.
• Assess hydrate, wax, asphaltene, corrosion, and erosion risks and validate mitigation strategies.
• Review and comment on PFDs, P&IDs, and process control logic to ensure operability and flow assurance integration.
• Participate in technical reviews (HAZID, HAZOP, PSSR, Model Reviews, FAT/SAT) ensuring flow assurance issues are resolved.
• Ensure robust operational procedures are developed for start‑up, shutdown, pigging, depressurization, and chemical injection.
• Review chemical injection philosophies (MEG, methanol, corrosion inhibitors) and validate vendor design parameters.
• Support interface management between subsea, pipeline, and topside engineering disciplines.
• Monitor EPC contractor progress and verify compliance with project quality, safety, and schedule milestones.
• Contribute to risk management and mitigation for potential flow assurance‑related production issues.
• Provide technical input to commissioning, early production testing, and operational readiness reviews.
• Ensure documentation completeness for project handover and operational support.

Technical Competencies

• Proficient in flow assurance simulation tools: OLGA, PIPESIM, LedaFlow, and Multiflash.
• Strong understanding of multiphase flow behavior, slugging dynamics, and thermal‑hydraulic design principles.
• Expertise in hydrate, wax, and asphaltene management for subsea production systems.
• Familiar with subsea and topside system integration, chemical dosing systems, and slug catcher design.
• Knowledge of international standards such as API 17A, ISO 13628, and DNV‑ST‑F101/F119.
• Experience with insulation, DEH (Direct Electrical Heating), and active thermal management systems.
• Ability to interpret laboratory test data (PVT, wax appearance temperature, hydrate curves) and apply to simulations.
• Strong background in process hydraulics, flow regimes, and transient simulations.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical, Petroleum, or Process Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in flow assurance or process engineering, including offshore/subsea systems.
• At least 5 years in PMC or Operator role providing design assurance and contractor oversight.
• Hands‑on experience with OLGA or PIPESIM for steady‑state and transient analysis.
• Familiarity with design, commissioning, and operation of subsea pipelines and riser systems.
• Experience with top‑side tie‑back and wellhead platform integration projects.
• Valid offshore survival and medical certification (BOSIET/FOET) preferred.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Construction

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