Senior Pipeline Engineer

VINARCO; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Pipeline Engineer to lead onshore pipeline system design and execution. This role involves overseeing engineering activities, managing contractors, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience, expertise in pipeline engineering, and proficiency in relevant software tools. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality projects in the oil and gas sector, where your contributions will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of pipeline engineering.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in onshore pipeline system design.
• Expertise in pipeline engineering activities and relevant standards.
• Proficient in discipline-specific software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering and interface of onshore pipelines.
• Supervise detailed engineering and procurement activities.
• Ensure safety and quality standards in pipeline projects.

Skills

Pipeline Engineering

Project Management

Safety Management

Technical Bid Evaluation

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

MathCAD

PIPESIM

AutoPIPE

Finite Element Software

Job description

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Senior Pipeline Engineer

Job Description:

Client: A subsidiary of a leading oil and gas exploration and production company.

Type of hiring: 2 years renewable contract

Key Accountabilities:

Responsible for overseeing the overall engineering and interface of onshore pipelines to meet pre-qualification, call for tenders, and bid evaluation requirements, as well as providing recommendations for award (RTA). Supervising the Contractor in executing detailed engineering, procuring line pipes, and managing pipeline coating/anode processes. Ensuring constructability and pre-commissioning readiness for each pipeline. Facilitating smooth project execution by supporting interfaces with stakeholders and authorities. Offering troubleshooting solutions to concerned parties and managing company-provided materials related to pipelines. Prioritizing safety in engineering design and ensuring that work tasks align with project strategies, specifications, procedures, SSHE requirements, and are completed within the specified timeframe while maintaining the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities:

Senior Pipeline Engineer shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Act as the central point for onshore pipeline system design, covering pipeline engineering, support, constructability design, and pre-commissioning.
• Develop and meet the technical requirements for the onshore pipeline system through the tendering process, from project strategy and shortlisting to evaluation and award.
• Assist in the preparation of CFT Packages, conduct technical bid clarifications, and manage technical bid evaluations related to line pipe procurement, coating procurement, and EPCC.
• Supervise EPCC Contractors in detailed engineering, equipment/material specifications, procurement strategy, pipeline material packages, coating, transportation, and pipeline construction.
• Oversee and control pipeline detailed engineering activities, including reviewing design aspects like wall thickness, cathodic protection, buoyancy control, end expansion, support design, and tie-in design.
• Review and validate met-ocean and environmental data relevant to pipeline design, as well as geophysical and geotechnical survey data and reports.
• Guide the preparation of project-specific specifications for pipeline design, materials, construction, installation, pre-commissioning, and commissioning.
• Contribute to procurement strategies and processes, including bidder list reviews, material specifications, evaluations, service orders/contracts, recommendations, vendor inspections, test plans, manufacturing progress, logistics, customs clearance, and delivery.
• Support the project team in sourcing third-party services.
• Supervise and control the fabrication and construction of pipelines, including welding procedures, qualifications, repair procedures, welders, welding operators' qualifications, NDT procedures, qualifications, and field joint coating procedures and qualifications.
• Promote and ensure effective implementation of SSHE rules and engineering best practices.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in onshore pipeline system design.
• Expertise in reviewing pipeline engineering activities, such as wall thickness design, cathodic protection, buoyancy control, end expansion, support design, tie-in design, and relevant drawings.
• Experience with high H2S and high CO2 gas contents and involvement in material qualification for carbon steel.
• Knowledge and experience in high-temperature insulated pipeline design.
• Proficiency in discipline-specific software like MathCAD, PIPESIM, AutoPIPE, Finite element software, etc.
• Extensive knowledge of different pipeline design codes, such as ASME B31.8, ASME 31.4, ISO13623, API 1111, API 1104, and other international codes and standards applicable to pipeline system design (e.g., ISO, NACE, etc.).
• Experience in interfacing with relevant authorities, such as DOSH, DOE.
• Experience in CFT development and tendering execution of offshore/onshore pipeline interfaces in the gas plant, petrochemical, or refinery industry is advantageous.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Understanding of the procurement process is preferable.