WTS Energy is a leading E&P Multinational Company to the international Oil, Gas and Energy industry.

Our client, An International Operating Company in Lagos, Nigeria is looking to recruit a Senior Piping Engineer.

WTS Energy is recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Piping Engineer

Ref No: WTH3205

Job Location: Lagos

Job Description
1.) The purpose of the job is to provide piping engineering expertise to aid in the execution of the Company's onshore and offshore projects and ongoing operations.
2.) Co-ordinate the pipeline construction engineering and constructability aspects of projects to ensure that objectives are met within the approved scope, budget and schedule with available construction equipment, assets and resources.

  • Monitor and review Contractors pipeline engineering effort, ensure constructability and make recommendations to Senior Engineering Co-ordinator.
  • Draft/ review/ approve the pipeline route survey and pipelay work processes.
  • Prepare the documentation required by the necessary regulatory bodies with special reference to the pipeline route survey and laying works.
  • Prepare and maintain the BOD for the pipeline project in order to ensure that all disciplines work to consistent and up-to-date information. The BOD will be maintained in a "current" condition throughout the project phases by regular review and updates.
  • Develop specifications for material selection, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning and operation of the various pipelines in service with Company.
  • Maintain pipeline records of all existing pipelines in order to avoid unplanned pipeline crossings, etc.
  • Co-ordinate land acquisitions and secure pipeline right of way (ROW) easement.
  • Co-ordinate and develop pipeline engineering plans and specifications including pig launchers and receivers, leak detection systems and flow measurements.
  • Ensure that Addax quality control procedures are being followed while performing the various tasks on the project as per QMS and PQP.
  • Perform construction engineering calculations for onshore and offshore pipelines, in accordance with international codes and standards, good engineering practice and specific project requirements.
  • Interact with other disciplines as required for design development on projects and with Contractors / Vendors / PSC department. Co-ordinate with other lead engineers for interdisciplinary tasks.
  • Identify issues that impede project progress and report to the Senior Engineering Co-ordinator.
  • Prepare and present man-hour estimates, PEP and weekly reports, progress reports, etc as required.
  • Technically evaluate and specify equipment and services associated with pipeline route survey, pipeline installation, PLEM installation, sub-sea mattress installation, subsea pipeline crossing construction, etc.
  • Ensure the implementation of HSE requirements throughout all the phases of pipeline system design.
  • To participate in HAZOP's and other key design reviews.
  • Co-ordinate and maintain pipelines environmental assessment studies and developing mitigation strategies.
  • Identify new methodology of work process required for higher productivity.
  • Carry out conceptual studies, including techno-economic feasibility studies for optimum pipeline design development.
  • Provide offshore pipelay barge engineering support as well as other interdisciplinary support should the requirement arise.
  • Carry out site visits, offshore and onshore, as required, to confirm that the works is being executed by Contractor as specified in the Contract and with optimum planning.
  • Monitor and approve as-built documentation prepared by construction contractor, perform walk-throughs where necessary and prepare close-out reports.
  • May occasionally be required to act in the capacity of consultant and produce discreet work package deliverables.
  • To provide input to Front End/Conceptual/Detail Engineering studies with respect to pipeline design, constructability and operating issues.

Requirements

  • University Engineering Degree (Mechanical)
  • Minimum of twenty (15) years relevant experience with an oil industry design and fabrication contractor
  • Must have worked in as a piping engineer/senior piping engineer for an Operator and have been involved in both onshore and offshore projects
  • Must be used to working in a multi-discipline environment
  • Must have worked in an expatriate situation for at least five (5) years.

Terms & Conditions

  • For this position preference will be given to Nigerian nationals.



Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online


Application Deadline: 20th November, 2013