Senior Pipeline Engineer at Oilserv Limited

The Senior Pipeline Engineer will be Subject Matter Expert/Technical Authority on all aspects of the pipeline engineering and construction activities and processes. He will also be the accountable and responsible person for all site activities bordering on pipeline engineering, installation and constructability. He shall render construction support to the construction team while at the same time collaborating with the design team on pipeline related issues and activities. The suitable candidate is expected to have a balance of both field/site and design experience.

Job Details

• Reporting to the AKK Engineering Manager, the Senior Pipeline Engineer will be responsible for managing all mechanical engineering activities ranging from 
• Maintain regular and continuous interface and working collaboration with Frazimex on all pipeline issues/concerns/inputs towards the smooth completion of the pipeline design & construction scope of the AKK project.
• Review all key pipeline deliverables from Frazimex Engineering for the AKK project before they are issued to the client.
• Reads and interprets survey data, alignment sheets, legal description, government standards and codes, and applies to design.
• Performs calculations, utilizing knowledge of algebra, geometry and trigonometry as required.
• Participate in regular project technical meetings with (1) Frazimex and (2) client/client rep. on project technical issues.
• Build, maintain and manage all client/client rep. interface on pipeline issues and scope for the AKK project.
• Pay regular and frequent site visits to the different AKK project sites to resolve, support and monitor pipeline construction and installation activities.
• Support the AKK procurement department and procurement process with required and relevant technical assistance to actively sustain the procurement process for pipeline materials for the project.
• Supervise the activities of vendors and subcontractors working on pipeline installation works for the AKK project.
• Strong understanding of pipeline laying methods using Open cut, HDD, crossings etc particularly on rocky terrain. 
• Good understanding of ancillary pipelines installations such as fibre optic cable, pipeline cathodic protection systems, pipeline mechanical protection methods, markers etc.
• Conduct Vendor/Suppliers/OEM document review and internal approval on all pipeline materials.
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert/Technical Authority on all pipeline activities, processes, concerns, expertise, assistance etc for the Oilserv Group.
• Represent Oilserv in any other technical and business capacity as may arise in the AKK project.

Requirements

• A minimum of B.ENG/TECH in Mechanical or Production Engineering. 
• M.Sc Engineering will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 10+ years of working experience in pipeline installation, design engineering and procurement support