Pigging / Integrity Engineer

The Global Edge Consultants LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Global Edge Consultants LLC seeks a senior Pigging / Integrity Engineer to deliver expert guidance on pipeline integrity, flushing, and pigging for offshore decommissioning in the Gulf of Mexico.

You will lead planning, engineering, and execution sequences, coordinate with SURF, subsea, and regulatory teams, and ensure compliance with U.S. offshore standards for safe abandonment and regulatory close-out.

Qualifications

• 10+ years offshore pipeline engineering experience.
• Experience with pigging, flushing and operational integrity.
• Background in decommissioning/abandonment engineering.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to deploy offshore for short-duration campaigns (<1 month).
• Excellent cross-discipline communication and client presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess pipeline integrity and abandonment readiness.
• Lead comprehensive pigging programs including cleaning and nitrogen displacement.
• Provide offshore engineering support during campaigns and monitor operational readiness.
• Coordinate SIMOPS with SURF, flow assurance and marine teams.
• Develop detailed operating procedures, MOC, and regulatory close-out records.

Skills

Pipeline integrity

Pigging

Offshore execution

Leadership

Regulatory liaison

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location: Houston, TX (West Houston / Energy Corridor area)

Assignment Duration: 1+ Year Contract (extension)

Field Travel: Occasional offshore execution support (1 month duration; flexibility required)

Overview

We are seeking a senior Pigging / Integrity Engineer to provide subject matter expertise for pipeline integrity, flushing, and pigging operations supporting major offshore deepwater decommissioning and abandonment activities in the Gulf of Mexico.

This role serves as the technical lead driving pipeline readiness for safe decommissioning—leading the planning, engineering, flushing, cleaning, dewatering, depressurization, and isolation sequences. Working closely with SURF, subsea, flow assurance, marine construction, and regulatory disciplines, the engineer will ensure all operational sequences comply with industry best practices and U.S. offshore regulatory frameworks (BSEE/BSSE/MMA, USCG).

Key Responsibilities

Pipeline Integrity Assessment & Abandonment Readiness: Conduct pre-decommissioning integrity evaluations for offshore pipelines and risers. Review historical inspection data, ILI runs, wall thickness measurements, corrosion models, and anomaly registers to draft recommendations for safe isolation, depressurization, and removal.

Pigging & Flushing Program Leadership: Architect comprehensive pigging programs covering mechanical cleaning, gauging, debris clearing, chemical treatment, and fluid/nitrogen displacement sequences. Specify pig types, disc/cup configurations, batching trains, chemical additives, and push-fluid hydraulics.

Offshore Execution & Operational Support: Provide direct engineering support during offshore campaigns—monitoring tracking data, differential pressures, flow/rate control, and operational readiness. Lead troubleshooting and contingency response for offshore anomalies.

Multi-Discipline & SIMOPS Coordination: Interface across SURF, flow assurance, marine operations, and regulatory teams to ensure pigging windows integrate seamlessly into broader offshore SIMOPS and vessel schedules. Address technical queries (TQs) and requests for information (RFIs).

Engineering Deliverables & Compliance: Develop detailed pigging operating procedures, management of change (MOC) documentation, operational readiness packages, as-found/as-left dossiers, and regulatory close-out records aligned with standard U.S. offshore rules.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Petroleum, Pipeline, Subsea, or related Engineering discipline (advanced degree valued).

Experience: 10+ years of dedicated offshore pipeline engineering experience with emphasis on pigging, flushing, and operational integrity.

Technical Depth: Proven background in pipeline decommissioning/abandonment engineering, barrier/isolation philosophies, nitrogen displacement, and aggressive line-cleaning chemistry.

Leadership Profile: Proactive technical lead and self-starter with proven problem-solving capabilities; able to direct planning and execute without awaiting granular task assignment.

Flexibility: Willingness to deploy offshore for short-duration campaigns (< 1 month) as operational milestones dictate.

Communication: Exceptional cross-discipline interface, procedure-writing, and client presentation skills.