Pipelay Engineer

Swan Global; Doha; On-site; QAR 328,000 - 546,000; Full time

Job summary

Swan Global is seeking a Pipelay Engineer to plan, supervise, and execute subsea pipeline installation activities for a Marine EPC project in Qatar. The role ensures compliance with engineering specs, safety standards, and project schedules, coordinating S-lay, J-lay, and reel-lay operations.

You will work with vessel crews, survey teams, and offshore construction staff to maintain quality, resolve technical issues, and verify as-laid reports against route alignments while upholding IMCA and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Offshore, or Marine Engineering.
• 5+ years in offshore pipelay operations (S-lay/J-lay/reel-lay).
• Subsea pipelay training and offshore safety certifications (BOSIET, HUET, CA-EBS).

Responsibilities

• Design and review pipelay procedures (installation analysis, layback calculations, stress analysis).
• Coordinate with vessel crew, survey team, and offshore construction team for seamless operations.
• Ensure compliance with DNV, API, ASME, and client specifications for pipeline installation.
• Oversee pipelay vessel operations (tensioners, A&R, stinger adjustments).
• Review as-laid pipeline survey reports and ensure route alignment compliance.

Skills

Pipelay planning

Offshore supervision

Risk assessment

HSE compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Offshore, or Marine Engineering

Tools

Orcaflex

OFFPIPE

Job description

The Pipelay Engineer is responsible for planning, supervising, and executing subsea pipeline installation activities for a Marine EPC Project in Qatar. The role involves coordinating pipelay operations (S-lay, J-lay, reel-lay) while ensuring compliance with engineering specifications, safety standards, and project schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and review pipelay procedures (installation analysis, layback calculations, stress analysis).
• Coordinate with vessel crew, survey team, and offshore construction team for seamless operations.
• Ensure compliance with DNV, API, ASME, and client specifications for pipeline installation.

Offshore Supervision

• Oversee pipelay vessel operations (e.g., tensioners, abandonment & recovery (A&R), stinger adjustments).
• Monitor pipe welding, field joint coating, and subsea touchdown monitoring.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to pipelay equipment (tensioners, aligners, lay spread).
• Work with surveyors to ensure accurate pipeline positioning (ultra-short baseline (USBL), DGPS).
• Review as-laid pipeline survey reports and ensure compliance with route alignment.

Safety & Quality Assurance

• Enforce HSE policies (IMCA, Qatari regulations) during offshore operations.
• Conduct risk assessments (JSA) and ensure adherence to pipeline integrity standards.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Civil, Offshore, or Marine Engineering.
• Certifications:
• Subsea pipelay training (Orcaflex, OFFPIPE, or similar).
• Offshore safety certifications (BOSIET, HUET, CA-EBS).
• Experience:
• 5+ years in offshore pipelay operations (S-lay/J-lay/reel-lay).
• Familiarity with pipelay vessels (e.g., Allseas, Saipem, TechnipFMC).