Senior Pipeline Engineer

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The Senior Pipeline Engineer uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external issues to improve the Pipeline (Eng) discipline within McDermott. They will act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and share their conceptual and practical expertise related to the Pipeline (Eng) discipline. The Senior Pipeline Engineer solves complex problems and uses discipline-specific knowledge to improve their products or services. They impact a range of customers, operational, project, or service activities with the Pipeline (Eng) team and other related teams, ensuring compliance with guidelines and policies.

• Perform engineering for onshore and offshore pipeline systems, requiring thorough knowledge of design codes and hands-on experience with relevant software.
• Conduct conceptual, FEED, studies, and detailed analyses and designs according to project specifications, codes, and standards; demonstrate expertise in pipeline engineering and apply knowledge to various situations.
• Prepare clear and accurate design calculations, reports, and procedures, managing time effectively to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Communicate complex issues clearly to establish understanding.
• Understand project scope, specifications, schedule, and inter-discipline requirements; identify concerns early and take initiatives to address issues.
• Identify scope changes, raise change notifications, and support Variation Orders with necessary documentation.
• Assist in estimating bids, including reviewing technical queries, execution statements, and manhour estimates.
• Raise technical queries for missing information and clarify work scope, adhering to procedures and standards.
• Prepare engineering design basis, philosophies, and technical specifications as needed.
• Participate in finalizing deliverables and ensure compliance with specifications and integrity.
• Attend project review meetings, vendor meetings, and site surveys as required.
• Provide technical direction and review work of designers related to Pipeline Engineering.
• Review design reports and procedures, and support procurement activities, ensuring compliance and timely procurement.
• Update weight reports, review vendor/subcontractor submittals, and perform design verifications.
• Support fabrication queries, identify defects, and keep the Lead Engineer informed of activities and concerns.
• Contribute to progress reports, review vendor data, and participate in audits.
• Assist in responses to customer and regulatory reviews, and capture lessons learned.
• Guide less experienced engineers and ensure proper hand-overs and reassignments as needed.
• Prepare and review specifications, analyses, and evaluations for pipelines and components.

• 8-15 years of experience in Oil and Gas, primarily in detail design, with a major contractor or consultant.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering; Master's preferred.
• Strong knowledge of design techniques, analysis methods, standards, and codes.
• Registered Professional Engineer or professional society membership is preferred.
• Proficiency in engineering software and ability to work independently.
• Excellent command of English, both oral and written.
• Focus on HSE, TQM, and cost-awareness.
• Effective organizer, motivator, and supervisor, with a focus on improving work effectiveness.
• Flexible in reassignments, supporting colleagues, and adapting to different sites or offices.

Benefits include competitive salaries, 9-day fortnight, insurance, parental leave, allowances, development programs, wellness initiatives, and more.

We are a global leader in energy infrastructure, committed to innovation and sustainable solutions, with a history spanning over 100 years and a team of more than 30,000 across 54 countries.