Job Description

Position Details Position

Pipeline Integrity Engineer

Office / Department

Abu Dhabi / MER Regional Technical Center (RTC)


The RTC primary geographical coverage addresses Abu Dhabi and Middle East Region. However, the core of its mission also covers all Middle East/India, Russia and Africa MIRA Zone countries, to the extent permitted by language restrictions.


The RTC market coverage addresses primarily Oil & Gas, Power and Process Industries, as well as to a limited extent Construction and Infrastructures.


The RTC technical coverage addresses desktop high-end, high added-value QHSE related services to Industry, such as Design Verification, Risk and Safety consultancy, Environmental services and consultancy and Asset Integrity Management Services.

Reporting to

Regional Technical Center-Asset Integrity Manager - DRV/AIM Operations

Key Working Relationship Technical Center Engineers (RTC11 to RTC23) Technical Center Coordinators (RTC) TC Document Controller (RTC02) He/She is expected to establish direct contact with Activity Managers of other offices within Middle East Region and MIRA Zone and whenever necessary with other Regions of Bureau Veritas organization. Minimum Required Qualifications Education

Graduate Engineer (B.S. degree or equivalent)

Training/Specialty Fluent in English (written and spoken); Good technical reporting skills in the English language. Technical knowledge Strong knowledge of the International Standards such as API-1160, ASME B31.8S, 580, 581, DNVGL-RP-F116, DNVGL-ST-F101 etc.
Strong knowledge of Client Specs (Saudi Aramco, ADNOC, QE, PDO etc).


Experience Minimum proven 10 years of relevant experience in conducting Pipeline RBI and Integrity studies with major operators i.e. ADNOC, Saudi Aramco, QE, PDO) Responsibilities / Authorities / Accountabilities Primary Functions The engineer shall develop pipeline integrity management programs and conduct Risk Based Inspection Assessment and Integrity assessments of Pipelines in accordance with international standards and client specs. Technical Expertise Development of pipeline integrity management programs. Analyze ILI data, calculate corrosion growth rates, and determine remaining life. Evaluate threats, internal/external corrosion, SCC, fatigue, third-party damage, Design Fabrication Installation, Incorrect operations and geohazards. Prepare and review engineering reports, technical studies, and integrity assessments. Ensure integrity programs comply with API 1160, ASME B31.4/B31.8, DNVGL-RP-F101, and other relevant specs. Overall integrity effectiveness and management which includes, criticality assessments, pipeline threat assessments, consequence assessments, development of fit-for-purpose risk-based strategies, risk ranking, setting optimum task intervals including considerations to local regulations/ statutory requirements, timely review of inspection findings, and ever-greening of strategies. Integrity assessment/ assurance activities like FFS, Corrosion Evaluations, Remaining Life Studies including pipeline defect assessment like dents, ovalities, laminations, cracks etc. Develop inspection programs and coordinate ILI, DCVG/PCM surveys, CIPS, and other NDT techniques. Recommend optimal inspection intervals and preventive maintenance strategies. Support clients in evaluating pipeline repair methods and rehabilitation projects. Trouble Shooting for Technical Issues Act as a liaison with key clients enduring adherence to their specific standards and study protocols
Support the line manager in achieving KPIs, contract management and budget forecasting


Business Requirements Participate in products development and dissemination in his field(s) of expertise Assists in commercial actions in order to link client's needs and Bureau Veritas' services Prepare technical aspects of tenders (related to his field of competencies), including but not limited to : Scope of work Planning Cost structure Self Management Contributes to Best Practices dissemination Participation in Knowledge Management Participates in execution of the missions, alone or within a project team Executing reporting on tasks and cost building-up Contributes to project reporting Works with impeccable levels of integrity. Able to work in a multicultural team. Works well under pressure in a challenging environment. Customer Focus Liaises with client, and/or project manager Comfortable in client-facing situations; HSE Requirements Always comply with all applicable legal requirements, BV Abu Dhabi HSE Policies and procedures, client's HSE procedures and code of practices. Maintain personal work areas tidy and hazard free and report any deviation/fault/hazard immediately to the location manager/line manager/supervisor Report immediately any newly identified hazard and participate in devising suitable operational control to eliminate/minimize the pertinent risk. Report immediately any HSE incident and cooperate in investigation Communicate to their immediate manager any unsafe work practice or condition and opportunities for improvement of HSE practices. Take care of your own health and safety and that of people who may be affected by what you do (or do not do). Co-operate with others on health and safety, and not interfere with, or misuse, anything provided for your health, safety or welfare. Performance Monitoring Continual Development Maintains a high degree of expertise through permanent specialized training and knowledge management. KPIs Contribute to achievement of Asset BU 2025 Targets (Profit, Revenue, DSO ...) Contribute to achieving of Asset 2025 Sale target Satisfactory delivery of assigned contracts with allocated budget Develop self-technical expertise in Material & Corrosion, AIMS, Cathodic Protection and explore the potential areas of business expansion Contribute to implement and improve TC Procedures (Coordinators, Quality Control, Feed Back, Lessons Learned) Monitored By

Regional Technical Center Manager (RTC01)