Join our Journey Petrofac is currently looking to recruit a Principal Engineer – Pipeline to be based in Oman What we do Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world’s leading energy companies. We design, build, manage, and maintain infrastructure for the energy industries. Our comprehensive and tailored service offering covers each stage of the project life cycle and a variety of commercial models, giving our clients the flexibility, they need. Equal Opportunities We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability. We value our people and treat everyone who works for or with Petrofac fairly and without discrimination. Petrofac is striving to develop a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can contribute. We encourage everyone to apply, especially those individuals who form part of underrepresented groups. Applications are also welcome from candidates who want to discuss flexible working or job-sharing requests.
Minimum Requirement
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 15 years related oil & gas pipeline
experience preferable from a background in working for EPC/consultancy organizations.
Scope of Responsibilities
Lead a team of engineers and designers in carrying out detailed engineering work for projects assuming
entire responsibility for conceptual and detailed design (Concept, Front End or Basic, Material, Stress
Analysis, Layout Engineering) and provide necessary engineering deliverables required for Pipeline
Engineering and technical information for procurement in compliance with tender specifications/data sheets
and within budgeted man hours and project schedules.

Primary Duties

• Review contract documents and identify requirements and scope of work for project execution.
  Review specifications, drawings and other documents. Establish contract review criteria, identify and
  resolve discrepancies and divergences from original proposal through Investigation of technical
  queries to Projects/Client.
• Conceptualize and verify the most optimum work route. Identify a clear scope of work/supply and
  accordingly plan/schedule the engineering activities and manpower resource. Identify and quantify
  total number of engineering deliverables, man hour allocation, format of delivery, time Schedules and
  other requirements for execution of the work.
• Coordinate with Projects and Planning on project time schedules, establish target completion Dates
  ensure target dates are achieved.
• Monitor and control project man hour requirements during project execution, identify variations
  Between contract and proposal. Take corrective action as necessary. Create manpower charts For
  task assignments, establish target completion dates, ensure target dates are achieved.
• Maintain project schedules and ensure allotted man hours, deadlines and cost requirements are
  Strictly adhered to Recommend cost effective measures to reduce overall costs.
• Monitor productivity of engineers and quality of work produced.
• Apportion work among engineering staff according to the capabilities. Supervise the work and ensure
  that the documents are updated regularly as needed. Resolve design irregularities.
• Supervise the stress analysis of Pipeline systems through the use of Caesar II/ Auto PIPE software
  and preparation of stress analysis reports, incorporating contract specifications and international
  codes. Resolve design irregularities. Monitor the transfer of Pipeline loads to Civil Discipline,
  coordinate on technical issues as required.
• Supervise the preparation of conceptual/study layouts and designs and provide necessary inputs for
  modeling and drafting.
• Obtain the required inputs from other engineering disciplines e.g. mechanical data sheets,foundation
  and structure details, instrument specifications and other necessary data.
• Provide guidance for performing calculations for Pipeline wall thickness, Anchor Force and others as
  per the relevant Pipeline codes and standards.
• Monitor the preparation and issue of engineering drawings and technical documents for
  Interdisciplinary Design Checks (IDC’s). Review and integrate comments and inputs of other
  engineering discipline into the relevant documents.
• Supervise the preparation and issue of Inquiry Requisitions to vendors. Participate in technical bid
  evaluations. Review vendor drawings, documents and design calculations. Ensure vendor equipment
  specifications meet with client equipment specifications and within budgeted costs.
• Coordinate Material Take-off (MTO) activities, identify irregularities, discrepancies and shortfalls, take
  corrective action as required.
• Oversee the set-up of the Material Management system (VPRM) incorporating the project
  specifications. Coordinate and incorporate the MTO from the 3D model. Update and maintain the
  system to incorporate the latest material requirements.
• Administer the preparation and issue of Purchase Requisitions for the procurement of equipment and
  materials. Coordinate with Procurement and provide necessary assistance to Expediting and Quality
  Departments.
• Meet vendor representatives, inspect vendor works and workshops and provide assistance to Quality
  Department as required.
• Interface with Client representatives as required for resolving any technical issues.
• Conduct internal staff meetings, ensure the progress of project in accordance to schedule, allotted
  manhours and budgeted costs. Coordinate with Projects and Planning Departments on schedule
  related issues. Update TDR progress reports through the use of PETROCEPT software.
• Participate in safety and design review meetings e.g. HAZOP, HAZID, Plot Plan, 3D Model, along
  with Client and representatives of other engineering disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with Company’s ISO Quality procedures. Coordinate internal and Client audit
  requests, facilitate audit procedures of engineering systems within the discipline.
• Supervise the set-up of the 3D CAD system (PDS/PDMS) incorporating the project specifications.
• Customize the system to deliver the model, drawings and data as per the project requirements.
• Interface and provide clarifications, guidance and technical support to Construction and
  Commissioning teams as required.
• Administer the preparation of the final “As Built” 3D model, layouts and other documents.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations, establish performance criteria, identify employee
  strengths and weaknesses, and recommend training and development requirements. Undertake
  responsibility of development of engineers.
• Provide support and assistance to the direct supervisor on technical and non-technical issues.
• Perform related duties as and when directed by the direct supervisor.

Job/Cost Impact

Leads the activities in converting the project from concept to detailed engineering. Works within
Project Budget requirements. Serves as the tie-in in the department team for inter-discipline
engineering concerned with the project. Accountable for overall discipline related activities for the
successful completion of project within allotted schedule, manpower and costs.
Decision Making Authority
Decisions limited to the scope of project requirement specifications, makes recommendations on
main issues related to layouts and specifications. Makes recommendations on
mobilization/demobilization of personnel. Supervisory Responsibility
Directs the resource allocation and workloads of a team of subordinates.
Typically leading a group of professionals or technical staff. Competency
Refer to HR/ OD - Competency Management System (CMS) Physical Effort and Work Environment

Duties performed in Main Office mostly in air-conditioned surroundings. Occasionally incumbent would
require traveling to sites and vendor workshops. Approx. 50% of time spent on the computer. Large
percentage of time spent in coordination, supervising, meetings, reviews and contacts.