Position Overview:
The Pipelay Engineer is
responsible for planning, supervising, and executing subsea pipeline
installation activities for a Marine EPC Project in Qatar. The role
involves coordinating pipelay operations (S-lay, J-lay,
reel-lay) while ensuring compliance with engineering specifications, safety
standards, and project schedules.
Key Responsibilities:
✔ Pipelay Engineering & Planning
· Design and review pipelay procedures (installation
analysis, layback calculations, stress analysis).
· Coordinate with vessel crew, survey
team, and offshore construction team for seamless operations.
· Ensure compliance with DNV, API, ASME,
and client specifications for pipeline installation.
✔ Offshore Supervision
· Oversee pipelay vessel operations (e.g.,
tensioners, abandonment & recovery (A&R), stinger adjustments).
· Monitor pipe welding, field joint
coating, and subsea touchdown monitoring.
· Troubleshoot technical issues related
to pipelay equipment (tensioners, aligners, lay spread).
✔ Survey & Positioning Support
· Work with surveyors to ensure
accurate pipeline positioning (ultra-short baseline (USBL), DGPS).
· Review as-laid pipeline survey reports and
ensure compliance with route alignment.
✔ Safety & Quality Assurance
· Enforce HSE policies (IMCA,
Qatari regulations) during offshore operations.
· Conduct risk assessments (JSA) and
ensure adherence to pipeline integrity standards.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience:
· Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Offshore,
or Marine Engineering.
· Certifications:
o Subsea pipelay training (Orcaflex, OFFPIPE, or similar).
o Offshore safety certifications (BOSIET, HUET,
CA-EBS).
· Experience:
o 5+ years in offshore pipelay operations (S-lay/J-lay/reel-lay).
o Familiarity with pipelay vessels
(e.g., Allseas, Saipem, TechnipFMC).
o Middle East/GCC experience (preferred).
Benefits
Additional Benefits
- Housing/allowance
- Flights
- Medical insurance
- Project bonuses
