Senior Pipeline Engineer

ELSA; Kampung Malaysia Tambahan; On-site; MYR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

ELSA is seeking a Senior Pipeline Engineer to lead subsea field development activities in Malaysia. You will review and approve contractor designs, coordinate with EPCIC teams, and ensure safe, compliant delivery of pipeline installations and pre-commissioning activities.

The role requires 15+ years of experience in pipeline and subsea engineering, including fabrication and offshore installation, and a strong background in design methods, flow assurance, and T&I processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, civil engineering or equivalent.
• 15+ years' experience in pipeline and subsea field engineering, including fabrication and installation activities.
• Experience in design techniques, flow assurance, GIS/mapping, pipeline mechanical design, subsea pipeline transport and installation.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior level Pipeline Engineering inputs, review, comment and approval including monitoring contractors' design, material sourcing and installation engineering.
• Contribute to pre-FEED/FEED and occasional Field Development Studies; review T&I design, drawings, calculations and reports.
• Oversee methodologies, participate in HAZID/HAZOP and technical integrity reviews; review T&I procedures and plans.
• Review and approve deliverables from Contractors including execution plans, quality plans, pipeline designs, reports and schedules.

Skills

Pipeline engineering

Subsea field

Fabrication

Offshore installation

Design calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Providing senior level Pipeline Engineering technical inputs, review, comment and approval including monitoring contractor's engineering design, material sourcing and installation engineering to comply with requirement of company and regulatory specification.
• Provide Project/Team expertise on Subsea Field Development projects includes conceptual study, working in pre-FEED & FEED as well as contributing to occasional Field Development Studies, review of pipeline design (including T&I) analysis, design drawings, calculations and reports.
• Overseeing methodology to ensure an appropriate and consistent approach to work is being undertaken and participate in HAZID, HAZOP and other technical integrity reviews as required. Review all T&I procedures and plans.
• Review & approve deliverables from Contractor including but not limited execution plan, quality plan, pipeline engineering design, reports, calculations, MDR and schedule. Being responsible for quality deliverable of Design, Construction and As-Built Dossiers.
• Maintain a complete record of technical deliverables, software tools / license and correspondence to support design decisions till final handover.
• Coordinate with Project engineer and contractor during EPCIC Phase, Lead Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) and assist project Engineer and CSR during onshore fabrication, pipe laying, and offshore commissioning. Interface with vendors and contractors to address all interface issues.
• Provide technical support and guidance during fabrication and construction at yard, onshore pre-commissioning, pipe laying and offshore hook-up and commissioning. Field engineering duties at coating yard, onboard pipe lay vessel, subsea facilities installation vessel and pre-commissioning vessels and coordinate pipeline and subsea works both onshore and offshore and provide instruction and guidance to construction personnel on technical issues in line with the project requirements.
• Provide services as Company Site Representative (CSR) on Pipeline Lay Barge and DSV for subsea pipelines installation, Pipeline End Manifold (PLEM), Expansion and Closing Spools. Oversee pipeline works performed by consultants, contractors and suppliers to ensure timely completion and compliance with the technical specifications and contract or purchase order.
• Site visit and meetings with engineering consultants/ contractors / suppliers in engineering office, onshore fabrication yard and offshore sites. Raise and discuss key or critical technical issues with the section head and manager to develop cost effective solutions, using best operating practice and current industry design criteria.
• Develop and responsible of pipeline specifications packages as per project specifications, pipeline engineering technical in bidding stage. E.g. bid evaluation, input for bid dossier, package interface management, vendor data review and monitoring.
• Manage, analyze and evaluate vendor/outsource parties relationships, third party work performance to ensure compliance of contractual agreement and Service Level Agreement (SLA) and responsible to the quality standard services is delivered to end users align with company guidelines, policies and procedures.
• To execute tender plan initiation and contract establishment as per the agreed Master Procurement Plan (MPP) on yearly basis, as requried. To follow up with the stakeholders for any feedback and concerns and participate in any Sit In Review (SIR) session for technical and commercial clarification from the Shareholders and to ensure contract is ready timely to avoid any interruption to the operation.
• Develop and implement company pipeline engineering related policies and procedures and specifications in line with current industry codes, best practices and ensure compliance with business requirements, strategies and objectives.
• Enforce the implementation of applicable MTJA and shareholders' procedures and guidelines and affect the compliance to statutory and legislative requirements in order to ensure conformance to the established Limits of Authority (LOA), policies and government regulations to company safeguard, MTJA and shareholders' integrity and image as a responsible contractor.
• Implement and ensure company occupational safety, health and environment policy and related activities is effectively implemented in all areas of work in order to meet company HSE plan and targets. Actively participate and contribute in safety sessions like HAZOPs, HAZIDs, JSA.
• Ensure all project team and Contractor adheres to company HSE MS system, objectives and guidelines, attend site HSE meetings, minimum as required in SHE plan.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Superior.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemical/mechanical/civil engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years' experience in pipeline and subsea field engineering, including fabrication and installation activities, design and specification, including considerable practical experience in the fabrication and installation of offshore facilities.
• Experience of design techniques, flow assurance, GIS / mapping, pipeline mechanical design, subsea pipeline transportation and installation.