Pipelay Engineers

Swan Global; Doha; On-site; QAR 437,000 - 655,000; Full time

Job summary

Swan Global in Qatar is seeking a Pipelay Engineer to plan, supervise, and execute subsea pipeline installation activities for a Marine EPC project.

You will coordinate pipelay operations (S-lay, J-lay, reel-lay) with vessel crews, survey and offshore construction teams, and ensure compliance with engineering specs, safety standards, and project schedules.

Qualifications

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

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 (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 (USBL, DGPS).
• Review as-laid pipeline survey reports and ensure compliance with route alignment.

Skills

Pipelay coordination

Offshore supervision

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).