EPRS Specialist

Airswift; Doha; On-site; QAR 291,000 - 437,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workforce solutions provider in Qatar is seeking an EPRS Specialist. In this role, you will ensure operational readiness for Offshore Emergency Pipelines Repair Systems by developing and implementing processes and procedures. Key responsibilities include risk assessment, system integration, and continuous improvement efforts within pipeline operations.

Qualifications

• 8 years’ experience in technical roles in petroleum or chemical plants.
• Extensive knowledge of design standards and safety criteria.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement processes for EPRS operational readiness.
• Ensure EPRS systems meet operational requirements for new projects.
• Identify gaps in current EPRS tools and ensure technical usability.

Skills

Process equipment design

Risk assessment

Pipeline isolation expertise

Operational readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sciences or engineering

Job description

Vacancy Overview

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process, and infrastructure industries. We serve as a strategic partner to our clients, offering turnkey workforce solutions to deliver top talent for successful project completion by aligning with client needs. With over 800 employees and 6,000 contractors across more than 50 countries, our reach and talent pool are unmatched in the industry.

An Airswift is seeking an EPRS Specialist to work with our client based in Qatar.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sciences or engineering
• 8 years’ experience in technical roles in petroleum or chemical plants, focusing on design, inspection, and maintenance of process equipment, with extensive knowledge of design standards, specifications, codes, safety criteria, offshore facilities & structure design, construction, and operations.

Job Purpose

• Develop and implement processes and procedures to ensure operational readiness for Offshore projects' Emergency Pipelines Repair System (EPRS), including risk assessment, design, and procurement to mitigate emergency scenarios.
• Ensure EPRS systems for new projects meet operational requirements, integrating with existing EPRS tools.

Key Accountabilities

• Maintain awareness of pipeline design, operation, limitations, and uncertainties, and update related manuals, procedures, and studies based on industry standards and company policies.
• Provide expertise in pipeline isolation, including inventory management of equipment, tools, and spares for various scenarios.
• Engage proactively with the team to accelerate EPRS development activities for new and existing pipelines.
• Identify and address gaps in current EPRS tools and procedures, ensuring technical usability and compatibility.
• Seek continuous improvement opportunities in EPRS processes, equipment, and documentation, adopting industry best practices.
• Support scope of work development for pipeline isolation under various defect scenarios.
• Guide issue resolution to support the safe execution of EPRS projects.
• Share lessons learned to inform review teams and future projects.
• Align technical aspects with company operations; familiarize contractors with execution plans, procedures, and objectives, including scope of studies.