Pipeline Integrity Engineer/SME

Onesubsea; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Onesubsea in Houston is seeking a Pipeline Integrity Engineer SME to support customers’ pipeline integrity programs and ensure the safe, compliant operation of onshore and offshore assets worldwide.

You will lead analysis of ILI data, perform risk assessments, contribute to manuals, and collaborate with R&D on digital integrity solutions while mentoring project teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in pipeline integrity or related field.
• Experience with ILI, corrosion management, and risk analysis.
• Experience with data management and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for pipeline integrity across onshore and offshore assets.
• Review and analyze Inline Inspection (ILI) reports and contribute to integrity management updates.
• Support and optimize technical solutions for tender opportunities.
• Act as SME and primary contact for pipeline integrity projects.
• Collaborate with R&D to develop digital pipeline integrity solutions.

Skills

Pipeline integrity

Risk analysis

Data interpretation

Regulatory interpretation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Engineering degree

Master's/PhD preferred

Job description

We are seeking a Pipeline Integrity Engineer SME to provide technical support across all areas of pipeline systems. This role focuses on supporting customers’ pipeline integrity programs and ensuring the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of onshore and offshore assets worldwide.

The scope of work includes pipeline risk assessment, internal and external corrosion management, reviewing Inline Inspection (ILI) analyses, contributing to Pipeline Integrity Management Manual updates, and improving integration of integrity-related data.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Support

• Provide technical support for all onshore and offshore oil and gas pipelines, pump stations, compressor stations, aboveground storage tanks, pressure vessels, and terminals.
• Support and enhance clients’ pipeline integrity programs through engineering analysis, risk identification/mitigation, and regulatory interpretation.
• Review and analyze Inline Inspection (ILI) reports and documentation.
• Contribute to updates and improvements of Pipeline Integrity Management Manuals.
• Identify and implement methods to better integrate integrity-related data.

Sales & Tender Support

• Support cost optimization by defining effective technical solutions aligned with client specifications.
• Interface with internal teams to determine project needs from a pipeline integrity perspective.
• Coordinate with integrity service providers for cost estimation of specialized scopes.
• Perform discipline-specific contract reviews prior to signature.
• Provide expert support for consulting and tender opportunities.

Execution Phase

• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) and primary point of contact for projects involving pipeline integrity services.
• Share client feedback with internal development teams and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and promote additional services to existing customers.

Development Phase

• Collaborate with the R&D team to develop and implement digital pipeline integrity solutions.
• Provide expertise on workflows, implementation strategies, analytics, and data interpretation.
• Contribute to the advancement of integrity tools and methodologies.

Education Qualification

• Degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Material, Corrosion, Electrical Engineering)
• Master, PhD holder is preferred.

Experience

• 7+ years Industry experience
• Prior work experience as pipeline integrity engineer/specialist with pipeline operator
• Some experience with data science
• API, AAMP or other technical industry Certifications/Training
• Experience in In-Line-Inspection, Corrosion Prevention, Risk Analysis, and Data Management is preferred

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