Pipeline Engineer at Optimus Search

Employer:           Optimus Search
Desired Expertise:           Project Engineer
Experience:        5+ years
Minimum Education:      Bachelors/3-5 yr Degree
Location:              Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type:          Rotational Contractor
Job Status:          Active / Open
 
Job Description:
 
MAIN DUTIES
-Provides direct and specific design engineering support in the Pipeline Engineering area to assigned project teams within the Nigerian Project Organization.  Performs the assigned technical tasks in a format agreed upon between the Project Manager (PM) and the Design Engineering Services Manager (DESM).  Ensures that the tasks can be completed within the framework of EMCAPs and within an agreed timeframe.  Identifies, defines, and performs the assigned tasks, including finalizing pre-requisite tasks or information.  Updates and reports the progress of deliverables to the PM and DESM on a regular basis.
-Coordinates / oversees design contractor activities in the Pipeline discipline area for assigned projects.
-Continually assesses refinements/changes and recommends updates for the maintenance of specifications and standards used in the Nigerian Projects Organization including the Global Practices (GP) and Global Practice Supplements (GPS), Design Management Manual (DMM) and the Design Execution References (DER).  Responsible for coordinating reviews, endorsement and final approval for changes to these specifications and guidelines using Projects' MoC procedures.
-Ensures that all relevant aspects of the quality assurance and control (QA/QC) programs and procedures are strictly followed in the performance of all work.  Ensures the integration of the requirements of the Operations Integrity Management System (OIMS) in all work, tasks or deliverables.
-Follows and implements the established project objectives and strategies in all work. This includes maintaining MPN production at established levels as well as providing safe, economic, and efficient proposals to enhance hydrocarbon recovery or to increase associated facility integrity.
-Performs ad hoc medium and long term technical design engineering studies aimed at improving project engineering effectiveness, including risk, constructability, design and execution assessments.
-Provides continual interface with external departments, especially Loss Prevention, Development Planning, Facilities Engineering, Facilities Operations Technical Engineering and all core JV Operations groups.
-When assigned the role of Lead Design Engineer (LDE) for a specific design engineering services Work Order, represents MPN, coordinates design activities and interfaces with Project Engineer (PE) to align design work with project objectives. 
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
 
-Holds a recognized technical degree at a B.S. level.
-Exhibits strength in Mechanical, Subsea and Pipeline or equivalent  engineering area
-5+ years' experience with Pipeline system design, fabrication and installation
-Previous experience with contract coordination and Project Engineering
-Fluency in written and spoken English.