136 Geophysical Engineer jobs in United Arab Emirates

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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.

Primary Requirement

Possesses a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the execution of offshore pipeline design for Conceptual, Front-End Engineering Design (FEED), and Detailed Design projects. Experienced in coordinating with multiple engineering disciplines throughout project execution to ensure seamless delivery of project objectives.

Specific Accountabilities

• Duties shall include the following:

  • Work under the supervision of the Lead Engineer and maintain effective communication with Engineers and Designers to ensure successful project execution.

  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Engineers, supporting them in resolving both technical and non-technical issues through practical and effective solutions.

  • Demonstrate experience in the preparation of Scope of Work (SOW) documents for pre-engineering surveys, verification of field survey activities in accordance with client specifications, and review and authentication of geophysical and geotechnical survey reports.

• Shall have experience in working on the following Subsea pipeline design activities such as;

  • Preparation of Offshore Pipeline Basis of Design documents

  • Offshore Pipeline Route selection studies

  • Offshore Pipeline Coating Selection studies.

  • Offshore Pipeline Wall thickness design (As per latest DNV standards)

  • Generation of On-Bottom Stability studies (As per latest DNV standards & Recommended Practices).

  • Offshore Pipeline Cathodic protection design studies (As per latest DNV, ISO standards & DNV Recommended Practices).

  • Subsea Pipeline Upheaval and Lateral Buckling analysis and design. (Analysis using ABAQUS FEM software is preferred as added advantage).

  • Riser Flexibility stress analysis including VIV studies.

  • Riser Fatigue design studies ((As per latest DNV standards & Recommended Practices).

  • Pipeline crossing analysis using AUTOPIPE

  • Pipeline crossing support design.

  • Should have experience in working in High pressure gas line with provision of High-pressure Subsea Valves.

  • Pipeline laying and Riser installation studies

  • On-bottom roughness analysis and studies using FEM software

  • Pigging assurance and knowledge on Cable driven pigging is preferred.

  • Pipeline and Riser protection studies

  • Shore-pull analysis and design studies

  • Preparation of Subsea Pipeline Material and Construction specifications.

  • Design and Installation of Subsea Cables.

  • Construction and Procurement support. Shall have experience in preparation of Material requisition, technical bid evaluation, Purchase requisitions and Vendor document reviews.

  • Offshore Pipeline Material, Construction associated Cost estimation.

  • Preparation of EPC tender package

  • Specific knowledge on Waves machines and Structural dynamics related to Offshore Pipeline analysis & Design is must.

  • Well experience in use of industry standard software like DNV SESAM, AUTOPIPE, CAESAR, ORCAFLEX, etc.

  • Knowledge on industry software like, ABAQUS, ANSYS, AGA, OFFPIPE etc.

  • Shall have experience in Pipeline installation and to provide Construction support guidance to Installation (EPC) Contractor.Design and Review of Offshore Pipeline drawings

    • Field layout drawings

    • Alignment sheets

    • Riser General arrangement drawings

    • Crossing drawings

    • Approach drawings (Platform and Shore)

    • Shore crossing drawings

    • Anode detail drawings etc

  • Review and interpret technical project bidding documents related to offshore pipelines and associated multidisciplinary engineering works. Prepare pipeline engineering man-hour estimates and develop execution methodologies for Concept, FEED, and Detailed Engineering phases

  • Participate in technical discussions with clients, project managers, and discipline leads to resolve engineering and project-related issues, ensuring timely and effective project execution.

  • Prepare technical reports, studies, engineering assessments, and other project documentation as required to support project deliverables and decision-making.

• Quality Assurance: Responsible for ensuring compliance with Worley’s Quality Management System (QMS) and adhering to all applicable quality procedures, standards, and guidelines relevant to business and project requirements.

• Safety: Responsible for maintaining personal safety and promoting safe working practices across all assigned projects, in accordance with Worley’s health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements.
  

Essential Skills/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Civil (Structural) Engineering.

• Proven experience working within an engineering consultancy environment on multidisciplinary projects.

• Minimum 10 years of design experience in Offshore Pipeline Engineering.

• Good understanding and application of relevant international codes and standards, including DNV, API, ASME, NACE, BS, and other applicable industry standards.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and technical report-writing skills in English.

• Capable of performing assigned work independently, in accordance with established technical guidelines, and with minimal supervision.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and prioritize workload to meet project requirements.

• Willingness and flexibility to undertake temporary or long-term assignments at other Worley offices worldwide, as required to support project execution.

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