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I am looking for a Principal Onshore Pipeline Engineer who will be responsible for leading the production of engineering deliverables and providing progress reporting for a project in accordance with the project plan. Typically, works as a Lead Pipeline engineer reporting to the Engineering Manager on a feasibility, concept, FEED, detailed design or EPC project. Supervising and checking the work of other engineers. Responsible for communicating technical / project issues potentially impacting the project to the Engineering and Project Manager.
We follow a hybrid working model that combines office and remote work, with a requirement to be in the Woking office four days a week. This approach supports the development of a strong and effective team dynamic within Engineering.
Skills and Responsibilities:
- Technically responsible for Pipeline scope and allocating, supervising and directing preparation of project deliverables. Subject to project size, will delegate some level of supervision and specific checking activities to appropriate competent personnel.
- Leading a team to deliver Pipeline FEED studies; supervising, reviewing and checking the pipeline activities including: Philosophies, Specifications, Routing Studies, Mechanical Design, Material Selection, Corrosion Protection, Stress Analysis, Layouts, Drawings, Datasheets and Technical Requisitions & Bid Evaluations.
- Responsible for the preparation of the Pipelines Deliverables Register and allocates tasks across the pipelines project team. Responsible for planning/scheduling the pipeline engineering activities and person resources. Quantifies the total number of engineering deliverables, resource-hour allocation and format of delivery, and other requirements for execution of the work. Provides necessary regular project controls / reporting input to Project Management.
- Supervising and checking the work of other engineers.
- Identifying and resolving discrepancies and divergences from original proposal / contract under the supervision of the lead / principal engineer.
- Contributing to successful proposals and tenders, including reviewing ITB (Invitation to Bid) documents submitted in the proposals stage, preparing resource hour estimates and writing technical proposals.
- Ensures compliance with Kent’s ISO accredited QMS, and project specific procedures, guides and standards.
- In consultation with allocated Group Manager and/or Pipelines TA/SME takes responsibility for identifying own development needs and ensuring that agreed development goals are met taking due cognisance of project commitments.
- Typically holds a Master’s Engineering degree (honours or equivalent) in Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Naval Architecture or similar engineering discipline.
- Chartered status preferred.
- Exposure to FEED / detailed design and EPC projects.
- Strong experience of working for engineering / client organizations in the onshore / offshore oil and gas industry.
- Understanding of the fundamentals of subsea and pipeline engineering, and of regulatory frameworks, codes, and standards.
- Experience in design and analysis of CO2 and H2 onshore and offshore pipelines in the Low Carbon sector is considered advantageous.
- Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.
- Proven success in delivering projects and preparing clear, concise deliverables against time, cost, and quality objectives.
- Enthusiasm to challenge existing practices, improve technical methodologies.
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic, reliable, and mature approach to work.
- Good coordination, monitoring and supervisory skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Team player.
- Activity scheduling and discipline priorities.
The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.
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