Pipeline Integrity Engineer

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Exolum are an innovative fuel storage company with the priority of a green energy future operating globally. People are at the heart our expansion plans with a focus on developing our colleagues to reach their potential while accepting everyone as they are!

The Pipeline Engineer provides expert advice and support to the Exolum North-West Europe (NWE) business in the areas of Pipeline Engineering and Integrity. The role is responsible for specifying high-pressure cross-country pipeline inspection, validation, and repair requirements, and supporting HSE compliance verification and reporting, in consultation with the Pipeline Manager. This includes analysis of inspection data to assess and report on pipeline fitness for service and regulatory compliance, as well as developing action plans for pipeline repairs, remediation, and protection, in accordance with Exolum policies and procedures.

The role supports the Operations, Maintenance, Project Delivery, Commercial and Legal teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and legislation, and compliance with Exolum standards and procedures for pipeline operation and integrity.

The Pipeline Engineer develops, maintains and reports key performance indicators related to the integrity of all Exolum NWE cross country pipeline assets, including responsibility for the control and maintenance of integrity files and records pertaining to the assets.

• To deputise for the RMM or IMM West/East Supervisor if required.
• Analysing, reporting and presenting technical information relating to pipeline design, operation, and integrity.
• Guiding and reporting on compliance with pipeline integrity and safety legislation, codes, and standards
• Continual development of in-house integrity management capability
• Writing, checking, updating, and maintaining Exolum Standards, Procedures, Method Statements, and Risk Assessments related to pipeline design, construction, engineering and integrity
• Supporting the management and delivery of pipeline In-Line Inspection (ILI) programmes, analysing findings, and developing and tracking repair and remediation action plans.
• Specifying and coordinating integrity related project works
• Supporting process and functional safety assessments, and providing expertise in pipeline process trouble shooting
• Assessing pipeline fitness for purpose, remaining life, and defect and failure analysis in accordance with industry-recognised codes and standards
• Consulting and supporting on pipeline emergency preparedness, emergency response, and incident investigations
• Input into CAPEX and OPEX annual and 5-year plans
• Liaising with CP Technical Authority to coordinate pipeline integrity monitoring and management
• Undertaking audits/ reviews and delivering training & coaching.

The successful candidate will possess a Mechanical or Materials Engineering degree (or equivalent), experience working in a similar role within the oil and gas pipelines industry, and expertise in liquid and gas pressure systems integrity management and fitness-for-service assessment. They should also have experience working on COMAH/Major Accident Hazard plants and facilities, and demonstrate familiarity with UK Pipeline Safety Regulations (PSR 1996), Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR 2000), PD 8010, ASME B31.3, ASME B31G, and API 579-1/ASME FFS-1

• Salary £60,000 - £70,000dependant on experience
• Pension – up to Employee 6% and Employer 9%
• Holiday – 30 days
• Personalised career development plans
• Single Private Health Insurance via BUPA
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Life Assurance x5 and Disability insurance
• Wellbeing Initiatives
• Employee Resource Groups – EDI Group, Employee Forum, Wellbeing Committee
• Study support (if applicable)

The first step is to apply – please visit  to complete your application. Once your application has been reviewed, if you are successful, you will be invited to meet our amazing team and your potential new line manager for a face-to-face interview. Depending on the role, you may be…