Lead Pipeline Engineer; Aтырау

Job Accountabilities

• Is responsible and lead the definition of Pipelines requirements, calculations, routes, material selection.
• Is responsible for Preparing SOW (Scope of Work) and Basis of design for contractors and monitoring progress and preparation of deliverables.
• Works without supervision participating in target identification and pipeline definition strategy. Activity is broad, relevant to every kind of pipeline subject.
• Provides the skills and experience that drives team to reach goals.
• Conducts Pipeline engineering studies for project in full autonomy.
• Provides Pipeline engineering input and contribute to success into various phases of project development as per Project Management Process framework.
• Participates in safety reviews and audits as needed.
• Analyze and assess technical integrity of Company projects throughout their life cycle.
• Can identify and apply RoK Codes & Standards related to the Pipeline discipline and development of Pipeline Engineering Technical Specifications.
• Participates in inspection of Pipeline equipment and in site visits during installation of Pipeline equipment.
• Develops effective working relationships with relevant disciplines and stakeholders.
• Visits Company onshore and offshore facilities to build a strong asset intimacy.
• Develops Pipeline constructability Strategies and Procedures for facility projects in compliance with Kazakh Regulations and company adopted Standards (including International standards).
• Ensures and leads implementation of approved Pipeline procurement, fabrication and construction strategies and procedures for the project.
• Is able to continuously communicate Company requirements for World Class Standards to the Technical Service Department.
• Is able to participate in Troubleshooting / Inspection/5Y (5 why) to establish root causes of failure (RCFA) and prepare Corrective plans.
• Drives Quality Assurance and Control reviews to ensure the technical integrity, constructability, functionality and reliability of the project.
• Ensures compliance by all stakeholders with the defined integrity assurance strategy for pipeline components and systems.
• Is able to liaise with the RoK technical law compliance engineer(s), to ensure that changes in RoK technical law are reflected in the integrity assurance strategy for pipeline components and systems.
• Reviews deliverables produced by Engineering & Procurement Contractors.
• Prepares DS (Data Sheets), TBE (Technical Bid Evaluation), requisitions relevant to pipeline materials.
• Defines interfaces with Existing Production Facilities and new installations, optimising installation and construction schedule, as well as minimising cost and safety risks.
• Contributing to a data base of size, weight, cost and delivery time of major equipment and packages associated with offshore and onshore facilities.
• Ensures that lessons learned from operations and activities performed and all experience gained in the relevant discipline is valued and capitalised.
• Leading HSE discussion and workshops about pipelines.
• Leading all necessary Value Engineering studies.

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent and 12+ years relevant engineering, construction, maintenance and/or operations experience.
• Relevant experience - inspection/maintenance activities in the specific area of competence – Oil&Gas pipelines/sealines – is mandatory
• Wide knowledge of concepts, best practices and procedures of pipeline selection/design/installation/commissioning;
• Comprehensive Knowledge of international standards, codes and industry best practice for material selection
• Aware of issues surrounding high pressure and high H2S facilities
• Familiarity with RoK and/or other Caspian projects Onshore and/or Offshore.
• Experience during early project phase as concept selection, pre-feed and feed is mandatory.

• Highly motivated
• Can work and direct activities without supervision.
• Demonstrable interpersonal & communication skills.
• Ability to keep relation with Contractor/Vendors.
• Energetic person with drive and stamina who is solution-oriented, and who can deal with a multitude of challenging issues positively.
• Capability to work in team.
• Good written and oral English language skills.
• Computer literate.
• HSSE driven mindset.

Atyrau 5/2