Title:

Lead Piping Engineer - Offshore Subsea Project - Pkg 2

Job Title: Lead Piping Engineer

KBR is growing its Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team for an exciting, high profile offshore development in Abu Dhabi. The ADNOC PMC project role would be based initially in Client or Contractors Office in Abu Dhabi.

Job Purpose

Lead and manage all piping engineering activities for ADNOC Offshore projects during FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, Brownfield modifications, and offshore facility upgrades. Ensure piping systems are designed, engineered, and delivered in compliance with ADNOC standards, international codes, project specifications, safety requirements, quality standards, and schedule commitments.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

Lead the piping engineering team for offshore oil & gas projects.
Review and approve piping design philosophies, layouts, routing studies, and engineering deliverables.
Ensure compliance with ADNOC Offshore Engineering Standards, International Codes, and project specifications.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to piping engineers and designers.
Resolve complex technical issues related to piping systems and interfaces.

Engineering & Design

Review and approve:
- Plot Plans
- Equipment Layouts
- Piping General Arrangement Drawings
- Piping Material Specifications
- Pipe Support Designs
- Stress Analysis Reports
- Isometrics
- MTOs (Material Take-Offs)
Ensure proper integration of piping systems with Process, Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Electrical and Instrument disciplines.
Coordinate offshore and onshore piping design activities.
Ensure constructability, maintainability, operability, and safety considerations are incorporated into designs.

Project Management

Plan and monitor piping engineering activities in line with project schedules.
Review manpower requirements and resource allocation.
Participate in project progress reviews and management meetings.
Ensure engineering deliverables are issued as per project milestones.
Identify risks and implement mitigation measures.

Safety & Compliance

Ensure compliance with:
- ADNOC Offshore Requirements
- HSE Standards
- Company Engineering Procedures
- International Engineering Codes
Participate in:
- HAZID
- HAZOP
- SIL Reviews
- Constructability Reviews
- Design Reviews
- Value Engineering Workshops

Vendor & Client Coordination

Interface with ADNOC Offshore representatives and PMC consultants.
Review vendor documents and ensure compliance with project requirements.
Provide technical clarifications and support during procurement and construction phases.
Attend technical meetings with clients, vendors, and subcontractors.

Construction Support

Provide engineering support during construction, offshore hookup, commissioning, and start-up activities.
Resolve site engineering queries and NCRs.
Participate in field surveys and site visits as necessary.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
Master's Degree is an advantage.

Experience

Minimum 15-20 years of piping engineering experience in Oil & Gas projects.
Minimum 5 years in a Lead Piping Engineer role.
Extensive experience in ADNOC Offshore, UAE Offshore, or major Middle East Offshore projects.
EPC and Detailed Engineering experience is mandatory.
Experience in Brownfield and Greenfield offshore facilities preferred.

Technical Knowledge

Mandatory Codes & Standards

ASME B31.3
ASME B31.4
ASME B31.8
ASME Section VIII
API Standards
ASTM Standards
MSS Standards
ISO Standards
ADNOC Offshore Standards

Software Skills

AutoCAD
SmartPlant 3D (SP3D)
E3D / PDMS
Caesar II
Navisworks
MicroStation (preferred)
MS Office Suite

Key Competencies

Strong leadership and team management skills
Excellent problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Project planning and coordination skills
Risk management and decision-making capabilities
Strong understanding of offshore engineering practices
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment

Preferred ADNOC Project Experience

Offshore Platforms
Wellhead Towers
Central Processing Platforms
Artificial Islands
Subsea Tie-ins
Gas Processing Facilities
Produced Water Systems
Offshore Brownfield Modifications
Shutdown and Revamp Projects