Pipeline Pre- commissioning Engineer - Onshore

Madre Integrated Engineering; Doha; On-site; QAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Madre Integrated Engineering in Qatar is seeking a senior Pipeline Precommissioning Engineer with 10+ years in oil and gas projects to lead field execution.

You will develop procedures, perform hydrotest analyses, size equipment, and coordinate interfaces with client teams to ensure compliance and successful project handover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Process, Petroleum Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in pipeline precommissioning and commissioning for oil and gas.
• Experience preparing procedures and calculations for hydrotesting, pigging, dewatering, drying, and nitrogen purging.
• Competency in defining and sizing precommissioning equipment and temporary systems.
• Strong knowledge of codes, ITPs, test packs, and technical documentation; subsea Gulf project experience preferred.
• Fluent English; ability to work independently and remotely from the client’s office in Qatar.

Responsibilities

• Develop pipeline precommissioning procedures covering flooding, cleaning, gauging, hydrotesting, dewatering, drying, leak testing, nitrogen purging, and reinstatement.
• Prepare engineering calculations and philosophies for filling volumes, hydrotest pressures, pigging, dewatering, and drying operations.
• Define and size equipment spreads, including pumps, compressors, pigs, and temporary systems, and prepare specifications and datasheets.
• Coordinate interfaces with pipeline, process, construction, and vendor teams; ensure compliance with project specs and codes.
• Prepare precommissioning dossiers, ITPs, and test packs; provide remote technical support during execution.
• Resolve technical queries and NCRs, compile test records, and complete close-out documentation.

Job description

• Develop pipeline precommissioning procedures covering flooding, cleaning, gauging, hydrotesting, dewatering, drying, leak testing, nitrogen purging, and reinstatement.
• Prepare engineering calculations and philosophies for filling volumes, hydrotest pressures, pigging, dewatering, and drying operations.
• Define and size equipment spreads, including pumps, compressors, pigs, and temporary systems, and prepare specifications and datasheets.
• Coordinate technical interfaces with pipeline, process, construction, and vendor teams, ensuring compliance with project specifications and applicable codes.
• Prepare precommissioning dossiers, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and test packs, and provide remote technical support during execution.
• Resolve technical queries and non-conformance reports (NCRs), compile test records, and complete close-out documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Process, Petroleum Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in pipeline precommissioning and commissioning engineering for oil and gas projects.
• Proven experience preparing procedures and calculations for hydrotesting, pigging, dewatering, drying, and nitrogen purging.
• Demonstrated competency in defining and sizing precommissioning equipment and temporary systems.
• Strong knowledge of applicable industry codes, ITPs, test packs, and technical documentation; subsea pipeline and Gulf project experience preferred.
• Fluent written and spoken English, with the ability to work independently, support execution remotely, and work from the client’s office in Qatar.