Mechanical Pipeline Engineer

• Mechanical Engineer with experience in Design and Construction of Long distance Pipeline Projects and Operation / Maintenance of existing pipelines in the Oil and Gas Industry
• Perform the following drawings / studies / simulations / calculations

• Prepare Pipeline layouts / alignment sheets / road crossing drawings, sectionalizing valves and segment drawings
• Perform pipeline thickness calculations, buckling, buoyancy analysis, Pipe stress analysis , bending analysis and similar mechanical calculations
• Pipeline Free Spanning - Maximum Allowed Span Length Assessment and Pipe Support Determination.
• Receiving field data, gather pipe specs, loading conditions, support type, environmental conditions,
• Third Party Request (TPR) Review for Pipeline Encroachments and Wheel Load Analysis.
• Collect data on pipeline specifications, including maps, construction details, depth of cover, operating pressure, maintenance history, and geotechnical hazards.
• Understand the nature of the encroachment, including its location relative to the pipeline, the type of activity (eg, construction, heavy vehicle crossing, utility installation), and potential loads or stresses.
• Identify potential risks associated with the encroachment, such as physical damage to the pipeline, increased stress or strain, corrosion risk, or operational disruptions
• Prepare construction drawings and perform wheel load analysis , crossing details drawings.
• Comprehensive understanding of relevant regulations, Industry codes, and standards (eg, ASME B31.4/ B31.8, API RP 1102/1104, ASME B16.5) to ensure compliance.
• Communication with various stakeholders such as Integrity/ Inspection/ ROW/Construction teams.
• Update of 3d models in SP3D, AVEVA 3D models , BIM360 environment utilizing plant 3d, Revit.
• Awareness of Pipeline fabrication , welding , installation, Destructive and Non Destructive , Hydrostatic testing and commissioning methods.

• Third Party Request (TPR) Review for Pipeline Encroachments and Wheel Load Analysis

• Collect data on pipeline specifications, including maps, construction details, depth of cover, operating pressure, maintenance history, and geotechnical hazards.
• Understand the nature of the encroachment, including its location relative to the pipeline, the type of activity (eg, construction, heavy vehicle crossing, utility installation), and potential loads or stresses.
• Identify potential risks associated with the encroachment, such as physical damage to the pipeline, increased stress or strain, corrosion risk, or operational disruptions
• Review construction drawings and perform wheel load analysis
• Comprehensive understanding of relevant regulations, BP and industry codes, and standards (eg, ASME B31.8, API RP 1102) to ensure compliance.
• Communication with Entrust/ROW/Construction teams
• Pipeline Free Spanning - Maximum Allowed Span Length Assessment and Pipe Support Determination. Receiving field data, gather pipe specs, loading conditions, support type, environmental conditions, Choose a Load Distribution Model, and Apply Structural Formulas to calculate length.

Work Experience

• 8+ years experience with Bachelor of Mechancial Engineering . Specialization in Pipeline Engineering is an advantage
• Experience in Oil and Gas domain with Upstream or Downstream refinery
• Tools such as Windows, MS Office, CAESAR-II
• Plant3D / AVEVE E3D and similar modelling software.
• Exposure to RCM , Preventive maintenance