Title:
Principal Pipeline EngineerOverall Summary
A Senior Pipeline Engineer with proven experience in the design and engineering of transportation piping system according to ASME B31.4 and/or ASME B31.8 mainly for cross country pipelines, production pipelines, trunk lines, test lines and flow lines in the Oil & Gas, hydrocarbon and/or infrastructure industries. Minimum 10 years’ experience in Conceptual Designs, FEED, and detailed engineering of revamps, grassroots, and brown-field medium to large scale projects.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead a team of about up to 10 pipeline engineers and designers
Scoping of pipeline projects, including discipline deliverables
Develop discipline work plan
Develop basis of design documents
Estimate work-hours for pipeline and related projects
Provide technical support and guidance to the project team, including the Clients
Responsible for design integrity of pipeline scope, performance of assigned staff, on-schedule delivery of the work within budget
Lead technical presentations to Clients and their representatives as may be required
Key Interactions:
Broad understanding of other disciplines activities
Interact with the Project Management and other disciplines to achieve the design objectives
Client representatives
Qualifications & Years of Experience:
Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline, and a minimum of 10 years’ experience in Oil & Gas, hydrocarbon and/or infrastructure industries
Key Skills & Technical Competencies:
Knowledge & understanding of Design practices, Construction Practices and Procedures
knowledge of codes and industry standards ASME, NFPA & API
knowledge in Plot Plan and equipment layout, pipeline layout, pipeline protection and drain systems philosophy
knowledge of pipeline location classifications and pipeline calculations, including hydraulics and surge analysis
knowledge in pipeline material selections and specifications
knowledge of Stress Analysis and Saudi Aramco Standards and procedures will be an added advantage
Must be proficient in English, oral and written
Good technical presentation skills
