Pipeline Integrity Engineer

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Position Details

Position

Office / Department

Abu Dhabi / MER Regional Technical Center (RTC)

The RTC primary geographical coverage addresses Abu Dhabi and Middle East Region. However, the core of its mission also covers all Middle East/India, Russia and Africa MIRA Zone countries, to the extent permitted by language restrictions.

The RTC market coverage addresses primarily Oil & Gas, Power and Process Industries, as well as to a limited extent Construction and Infrastructures.

The RTC technical coverage addresses desktop high-end, high added-value QHSE related services to Industry, such as Design Verification, Risk and Safety consultancy, Environmental services and consultancy and Asset Integrity Management Services.

Reporting to

Regional Technical Center–Asset Integrity Manager – DRV/AIM Operations

Key Working Relationship

Technical Center Engineers (RTC11 to RTC23)
Technical Center Coordinators (RTC##)
TC Document Controller (RTC02)
He/She is expected to establish direct contact with Activity Managers of other offices within Middle East Region and MIRA Zone and whenever necessary with other Regions of Bureau Veritas organization.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education

Graduate Engineer (B.S. degree or equivalent)

Training/Specialty

Fluent in English (written and spoken);
Good technical reporting skills in the English language.

Technical knowledge

Strong knowledge of the International Standards such as API-1160, ASME B31.8S, 580, 581, DNVGL-RP-F116, DNVGL-ST-F101 etc.

Experience

Minimum proven 10 years of relevant experience in conducting Pipeline RBI and Integrity studies with major operators i.e. ADNOC, Saudi Aramco, QE, PDO)

Responsibilities / Authorities / Accountabilities

Primary Functions

The engineer shall develop pipeline integrity management programs and conduct Risk Based Inspection Assessment and Integrity assessments of Pipelines in accordance with international standards and client specs.

Technical Expertise

Development of pipeline integrity management programs.
Analyze ILI data, calculate corrosion growth rates, and determine remaining life.
Evaluate threats, internal/external corrosion, SCC, fatigue, third-party damage, Design Fabrication Installation, Incorrect operations and geohazards.
Prepare and review engineering reports, technical studies, and integrity assessments.
Ensure integrity programs comply with API 1160, ASME B31.4/B31.8, DNVGL-RP-F101, and other relevant specs.
Overall integrity effectiveness and management which includes, criticality assessments, pipeline threat assessments, consequence assessments, development of fit-for-purpose risk-based strategies, risk ranking, setting optimum task intervals including considerations to local regulations/ statutory requirements, timely review of inspection findings, and ever-greening of strategies.
Integrity assessment/ assurance activities like FFS, Corrosion Evaluations, Remaining Life Studies including pipeline defect assessment like dents, ovalities, laminations, cracks etc.
Develop inspection programs and coordinate ILI, DCVG/PCM surveys, CIPS, and other NDT techniques.
Recommend optimal inspection intervals and preventive maintenance strategies.
Support clients in evaluating pipeline repair methods and rehabilitation projects.
Trouble Shooting for Technical Issues
Act as a liaison with key clients enduring adherence to their specific standards and study protocols

Business Requirements

Participate in products development and dissemination in his field(s) of expertise
Assists in commercial actions in order to link client’s needs and Bureau Veritas’ services
Prepare technical aspects of tenders (related to his field of competencies), including but not limited to :

Scope of work
Planning
Cost structure

Self Management

Contributes to Best Practices dissemination
Participation in Knowledge Management
Participates in execution of the missions, alone or within a project team
Executing reporting on tasks and cost building-up
Contributes to project reporting
Works with impeccable levels of integrity.
Able to work in a multicultural team.
Works well under pressure in a challenging environment.

Customer Focus

Liaises with client, and/or project manager
Comfortable in client-facing situations;

HSE Requirements

Always comply with all applicable legal requirements, BV Abu Dhabi HSE Policies and procedures, client’s HSE procedures and code of practices.
Maintain personal work areas tidy and hazard free and report any deviation/fault/hazard immediately to the location manager/line manager/supervisor
Report immediately any newly identified hazard and participate in devising suitable operational control to eliminate/minimize the pertinent risk.
Report immediately any HSE incident and cooperate in investigation

Communicate to their immediate manager any unsafe work practice or condition and opportunities for improvement of HSE practices.
Take care of your own health and safety and that of people who may be affected by what you do (or do not do).
Co-operate with others on health and safety, and not interfere with, or misuse, anything provided for your health, safety or welfare.

Performance Monitoring

Continual Development

Maintains a high degree of expertise through permanent specialized training and knowledge management.

KPIs

Contribute to achievement of Asset BU 2025 Targets (Profit, Revenue, DSO …)
Contribute to achieving of Asset 2025 Sale target
Satisfactory delivery of assigned contracts with allocated budget
Develop self-technical expertise in Material & Corrosion, AIMS, Cathodic Protection and explore the potential areas of business expansion
Contribute to implement and improve TC Procedures (Coordinators, Quality Control, Feed Back, Lessons Learned)