Pipeline Integrity Engineer

• Position Details

• Position
  

Pipeline Integrity Engineer

• 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.
• Strong knowledge of Client Specs (Saudi Aramco, ADNOC, QE, PDO 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
• Support the line manager in achieving KPIs, contract management and budget forecasting
  
  

• 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)
  
  

• Monitored By
  

Regional Technical Center Manager (RTC01)

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