Pipeline Integrity Engineer

What you will do

Execute/ establish/ improvise integrity work processes for pipelines, which include but not limited to:

• In-line inspection tool selection, data management and analysis.
• Pipeline Direct assessment (ECDA / ICDA).
• Cathodic protection system data analysis.
• Pipeline casings/ road crossing/ water crossing evaluation.
• 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.
• Development and implementation of pipeline integrity management programs.
• Scope of work and repair pack preparation for pipeline integrity activities.
• Chemical management program review & optimization.
• Monitoring and surveillance of integrity parameters to ensure reliable operations.
• Integrity assessment/ assurance activities like FFS, Corrosion Evaluations, Remaining Life Studies including pipeline defect assessment like dents, ovalities, laminations, cracks etc.
• Troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and integrity recommendation stewardship.
• Technical oversight and stewardship of integrity work product metrics for quality, effectiveness, and efficiency in achieving business unit/ manufacturing site objectives.
• Representation in person (field visits) to project locations, vendor premises, business units.
• Coordination and communication between various global centers and business affiliates for various aspects like, knowledge transfer, sharing learnings, skill management and maintaining business relationships.
• Technical mentoring and continuous on-the-job guidance to young engineers in the team.
• Data analytics, digital tools/ technologies and operationalize upgraded work practices through digital transformation.
• Ability to learn and adapt to an agile and flexible working environment, continuously stay abreast of latest developments in industry standards/ practices, bring in leanings/ experience to challenge and improvise existing company work processes/ practices.

About You

Skills and Qualifications.

• Bachelor s degree or master s degree from a recognized university in Mechanical / Pipeline / Materials / Metallurgy / Electrical Engineering or related disciplines from a recognized university scoring more than 6.5 or equivalent CGPA.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in pipeline integrity management with operating company or pipeline integrity technology service providers.
• Experience and knowledge in Pipeline integrity management covering governing codes & standards, data collection, threat identification (Such as corrosion mechanisms, third party damage, etc.)
• Experience and knowledge in cathodic protection system surveys and/or pipeline route surveys and/or coating defect assessment & analysis.
• Experience in pipeline maintenance pigging or intelligent pigging inspection and/or tool selection and/or results assessment.
• Experience in Inspection methods and tools, field operations & reporting, integrity assessments (e.g. data tallying, feature matching, defect evaluation, remaining life or fitness for service assessments)
• Experience in scenario-based risk assessments, repair methods and recommendations to production units.
• Experience with any of the following skills - Inline inspection, cathodic protection, Direct Assessment (DA), pipeline FFS assessment, pipeline risk assessment.

Preferred Qualifications/Experiences

• In-depth working knowledge in API 580, API 1163, API 1169, NACE SP0169, NACE SP0177, ASME B31G, ASME B31.4, ASME B31.8, ASME PCC-2, BS/ ISO/ EN/ AS Standards, AWS/ CSWIP/ ASNT NDT Techniques.
• Experience in Internal/ external corrosion monitoring, cathodic protection, coupon/ probes analysis and recommendation to chemical management team.
• Developing and implementing Integrity Management programs and associated standards and procedures to support the integrity management for pipelines.
• Knowledge / Experience in Pipeline construction / installation / pre-commissioning & start-up activities.
• Knowledge in various basic and advanced Non-Destructive Examination techniques including understanding of application areas, limitations, data management and interpretations of results.
• Knowledge in pipeline pigging and inline inspection.
• Reviewing/ approving risk-based inspection strategies, work scopes, and welding/ major repairs plans.
• Working knowledge in pipeline integrity management software.
• Strong verbal/ written communication skills in English, adaptability/ interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to travel internationally as per business needs.
• Should not have attended an interview for Pipeline Integrity Engineer position in the last 1 year.