Principal Engineer - Pipeline

Job Description

Join ourJourneyPetrofac is currently looking to recruit a Principal Engineer ? Pipeline to be based in OmanWhat we doPetrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world?s leading energy companies.We design, build, manage, and maintain infrastructure for the energy industries. Our comprehensive and tailored service offering covers each stage of the project life cycle and a variety of commercial models, giving our clients the flexibility, they need.Equal OpportunitiesWe recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability. We value our people and treat everyone who works for or with Petrofac fairly and without discrimination.Petrofac is striving to develop a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can contribute. We encourage everyone to apply, especially those individuals who form part of underrepresented groups. Applications are also welcome from candidates who want to discuss flexible working or job-sharing requests.Minimum RequirementBachelor?s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 15 years related oil & gas pipelineexperience preferable from a background in working for EPC/consultancy organizations.Scope of ResponsibilitiesLead a team of engineers and designers in carrying out detailed engineering work for projects assumingentire responsibility for conceptual and detailed design (Concept, Front End or Basic, Material, StressAnalysis, Layout Engineering) and provide necessary engineering deliverables required for PipelineEngineering and technical information for procurement in compliance with tender specifications/data sheetsand within budgeted man hours and project schedules.Primary Duties

• Review contract documents and identify requirements and scope of work for project execution.Review specifications, drawings and other documents. Establish contract review criteria, identify andresolve discrepancies and divergences from original proposal through Investigation of technicalqueries to Projects/Client.
• Conceptualize and verify the most optimum work route. Identify a clear scope of work/supply andaccordingly plan/schedule the engineering activities and manpower resource. Identify and quantifytotal number of engineering deliverables, man hour allocation, format of delivery, time Schedules andother requirements for execution of the work.
• Coordinate with Projects and Planning on project time schedules, establish target completion Datesensure target dates are achieved.
• Monitor and control project man hour requirements during project execution, identify variationsBetween contract and proposal. Take corrective action as necessary. Create manpower charts Fortask assignments, establish target completion dates, ensure target dates are achieved.
• Maintain project schedules and ensure allotted man hours, deadlines and cost requirements areStrictly adhered to Recommend cost effective measures to reduce overall costs.
• Monitor productivity of engineers and quality of work produced.
• Apportion work among engineering staff according to the capabilities. Supervise the work and ensurethat the documents are updated regularly as needed. Resolve design irregularities.
• Supervise the stress analysis of Pipeline systems through the use of Caesar II/ Auto PIPE softwareand preparation of stress analysis reports, incorporating contract specifications and internationalcodes. Resolve design irregularities. Monitor the transfer of Pipeline loads to Civil Discipline,coordinate on technical issues as required.
• Supervise the preparation of conceptual/study layouts and designs and provide necessary inputs formodeling and drafting.
• Obtain the required inputs from other engineering disciplines e.g. mechanical data sheets,foundationand structure details, instrument specifications and other necessary data.
• Provide guidance for performing calculations for Pipeline wall thickness, Anchor Force and others asper the relevant Pipeline codes and standards.
• Monitor the preparation and issue of engineering drawings and technical documents forInterdisciplinary Design Checks (IDC?s). Review and integrate comments and inputs of otherengineering discipline into the relevant documents.
• Supervise the preparation and issue of Inquiry Requisitions to vendors. Participate in technical bidevaluations. Review vendor drawings, documents and design calculations. Ensure vendor equipmentspecifications meet with client equipment specifications and within budgeted costs.
• Coordinate Material Take-off (MTO) activities, identify irregularities, discrepancies and shortfalls, takecorrective action as required.
• Oversee the set-up of the Material Management system (VPRM) incorporating the projectspecifications. Coordinate and incorporate the MTO from the 3D model. Update and maintain thesystem to incorporate the latest material requirements.
• Administer the preparation and issue of Purchase Requisitions for the procurement of equipment andmaterials. Coordinate with Procurement and provide necessary assistance to Expediting and QualityDepartments.
• Meet vendor representatives, inspect vendor works and workshops and provide assistance to QualityDepartment as required.
• Interface with Client representatives as required for resolving any technical issues.
• Conduct internal staff meetings, ensure the progress of project in accordance to schedule, allottedmanhours and budgeted costs. Coordinate with Projects and Planning Departments on schedulerelated issues. Update TDR progress reports through the use of PETROCEPT software.
• Participate in safety and design review meetings e.g. HAZOP, HAZID, Plot Plan, 3D Model, alongwith Client and representatives of other engineering disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with Company?s ISO Quality procedures. Coordinate internal and Client auditrequests, facilitate audit procedures of engineering systems within the discipline.
• Supervise the set-up of the 3D CAD system (PDS/PDMS) incorporating the project specifications.
• Customize the system to deliver the model, drawings and data as per the project requirements.
• Interface and provide clarifications, guidance and technical support to Construction andCommissioning teams as required.
• Administer the preparation of the final ?As Built? 3D model, layouts and other documents.

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