Specialist Pipeline Engineer – Offshore FEED Project

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Specialist Pipeline Engineer – Offshore FEED Project

K  is growing its Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team for an exciting, high‑profile offshore development in Abu Dhabi. The ADNOC PMC project role would be based initially in the Contractor's Office in Abu Dhabi for some time until the administrative process is completed, after which the candidate will be moving outside the UAE (to an Asian country) for 6–8 months and then returning to UAE.

The project duration is until 2028, with possible extension.

The Specialist Pipeline Engineer will provide technical expertise and oversight for offshore pipeline systems during the FEED phase under Client PMC. The role ensures pipeline design integrity, compliance with ADNOC standards, and alignment with project safety, operability, and constructability objectives.

• Lead and review FEED deliverables related to offshore pipelines, subsea flowlines, and risers.
• Ensure pipeline routing, sizing, wall thickness design, and material selection meet ADNOC Offshore standards.
• Verify compliance with applicable codes (ASME B31.4/B31.8, DNV-ST-N001, DNV-ST-N002, API standards).
• Evaluate design philosophies for installation, pre‑commissioning, and commissioning.

• Review and approve EPC contractor FEED deliverables, calculations, and specifications.
• Ensure contractor adherence to Client specifications, HSE policies, and quality standards.
• Participate in technical bid evaluations and vendor document reviews.
• Monitor engineering progress, identify risks, and ensure timely resolution of technical issues.

• Ensure integrity management is embedded in design (corrosion protection, cathodic protection, coatings).
• Review stress analysis, fatigue analysis, and upheaval/lateral buckling studies.
• Validate design for piggability, maintenance, and long‑term operability.
• Ensure proper design for tie‑ins, crossings, and subsea interfaces.

• Coordinate with process, subsea, structural, geotechnical, and marine engineering teams.
• Interface with HSE, QA/QC, and project controls teams.
• Support alignment between pipeline systems and offshore facilities (platforms, wellheads).

• Support HAZID, HAZOP, and constructability reviews.
• Identify pipeline‑specific risks (e.g., external damage, thermal expansion, free spans).
• Ensure ALARP principles are applied in design.

• Assess installation methods (S‑lay, J‑lay, reel‑lay).
• Review installation studies, vessel requirements, and offshore execution strategies.
• Evaluate seabed conditions, route surveys, and geotechnical data.

• Review pipeline design basis, specifications, and engineering reports.
• Provide regular updates to ADNOC Offshore PMC management.
• Maintain technical registers, action trackers, and compliance documentation.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Pipeline Engineering or equivalent.
• Master’s degree is an advantage.

• Strong knowledge of:
  • Offshore pipeline design & subsea engineering
  • DNV, ASME, API codes and ADNOC standards
  • Pipeline stress and integrity analysis tools
• Experience in shallow water offshore projects in the Middle East is an advantage.

• Strong technical leadership and engineering judgment
• Excellent design review and problem‑solving abilities
• Strong understanding of ADNOC specifications and PMC processes
• Effective stakeholder and contractor management skills
• High attention to detail and risk awareness

• Quality and timeliness of FEED deliverables review
• Compliance with ADNOC standards and specifications
• Effective management of contractor engineering performance
• Identification and mitigation of design risks
• Successful integration of pipeline systems with offshore facilities

• Minimum overall 15+ years of experience in the oil and gas sector.
• Minimum 5–7 years in offshore FEED / detailed engineering projects.
• Experience in WHT, subsea pipeline installation, and marine operations.
• 12–15+ years of experience in oil & gas pipeline engineering.
• Prior experience working in PMC roles and ADNOC Offshore projects is highly preferred.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. K  is an equal opportunity employer. No discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected status.