Lead Pipeline Engineer

About Us Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

The Lead Pipeline Engineer is responsible for leading and managing all pipeline engineering activities for ADNOC Offshore projects executed under the Project Management Consultancy (PMC) model. The role ensures that offshore and subsea pipeline systems are designed, reviewed, and executed in accordance with ADNOC requirements, international engineering standards, project specifications, HSE requirements, and schedule commitments throughout Concept, FEED, EPC, construction, installation, pre‑commissioning, commissioning and start‑up phases.

• Lead and coordinate pipeline engineering activities for offshore oil & gas developments.
• Manage a team of Pipeline Engineers, Senior Engineers, Specialists and Designers.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are completed safely, on schedule, within budget and in accordance with project quality requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and engineering solutions for complex offshore pipeline systems.

• Review and approve:
  • Pipeline Design Basis
  • Pipeline Routing Studies
  • Hydraulic Analysis
  • Wall Thickness Calculations
  • Pipeline Stability Analysis
  • Expansion and Flexibility Analysis
  • On‑bottom Stability
  • Free Span Analysis
  • Buckling Assessment
  • Crossing Studies
  • Pipeline Mechanical Design
  • Material Selection Reports
  • Stress Analysis
  • Pipeline Alignment Sheets
  • Pig Launcher & Receiver Design
  • Pipeline Datasheets
• Review subsea flowlines, risers, shore approaches, tie‑ins and subsea structures.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards and applicable international codes including DNV, API, ISO and ASME.

• Review EPC Contractor engineering deliverables and provide timely comments.
• Monitor engineering progress against project schedule.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces with Process, Mechanical, Structural, Civil, Instrumentation, Electrical, Marine, Subsea and HSE disciplines.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, Constructability, Value Engineering and Risk Assessment workshops.
• Support engineering change management and Management of Change (MOC) activities.

• Provide technical support during procurement, fabrication, offshore installation and hook‑up activities.
• Review installation procedures including:
  • S‑Lay
  • J‑Lay
  • Reel‑Lay
  • Shore Pull
  • Pipeline Pull‑In
  • Tie‑In
  • Hydrotesting
  • Dewatering
  • Drying
  • Gauging
  • Intelligent Pigging
  • Pre‑commissioning and Commissioning procedures
• Support offshore construction and resolve technical queries.

• Review technical specifications.
• Prepare and review Material Requisition s.
• Evaluate Technical Bid Evaluations.
• Participate in vendor document reviews.
• Support procurement of line pipes, valves, fittings, coatings, insulation and subsea equipment.

• Promote ADNOC's HSE culture and ensure engineering activities comply with project HSE requirements.
• Ensure design complies with safety, operability, maintainability and integrity requirements.
• Participate in engineering audits, safety reviews and lessons learned workshops.

• Coordinate with Client, EPC Contractors, Vendors, Classification Authorities and third‑party consultants.
• Monitor project risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Support project reporting and management reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers and develop technical capability within the engineering team.

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent from an accredited university, with at least fifteen (15+) years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry, including at least five (5) years (preferred)…