Requirements
The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, with a Master's Degree being an advantage. A minimum of 15 years of piping engineering experience in Oil & Gas projects is mandatory, including at least 5 years of experience with ADNOC Offshore projects. Proven experience in FEED and Detailed Engineering phases, with strong experience in offshore oil & gas facilities, greenfield developments, brownfield modifications, and process plant piping systems is essential.
Description
Title:Senior Piping EngineerJob Title: Senior Piping Engineer - Offshore FEED ProjectKBR 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 in Abu Dhabi.Job PurposeThe Senior Piping Engineer is responsible for executing and coordinating piping engineering and design activities for ADNOC Offshore FEED projects. The role involves the development of piping layouts, material specifications, technical studies, and engineering deliverables for offshore oil and gas facilities while ensuring compliance with ADNOC Offshore standards, project specifications, international codes, and HSE requirements.The successful candidate will support the design and optimization of offshore process facilities, ensuring safe, reliable, maintainable, and cost-effective piping systems throughout the FEED phase.Key ResponsibilitiesPiping Engineering & DesignPerform piping engineering activities for offshore FEED projects.Develop and review:Piping Design BasisPiping Material Specifications (PMS)Pipe Class SpecificationsLine Designation TablesPiping General Arrangement (GA) DrawingsPlot Plans and Equipment LayoutsPiping Layout DrawingsMaterial RequisitionsValve SpecificationsMaterial Take-Offs (MTO)Line ListsEnsure compliance with ADNOC standards and project specifications.Support development of safe, operable, and maintainable piping layouts.FEED Engineering DeliverablesPrepare and review FEED deliverables related to piping design.Assist in the development of:Piping PhilosophiesDesign CriteriaLayout StudiesTie-In PackagesConstructability ReviewsEngineering ReportsEnsure engineering deliverables are completed within project schedules and quality requirements.Support scope definition and cost estimation activities.Piping Layout & RoutingDevelop piping layouts considering:Offshore space constraintsEquipment accessibilityMaintenance requirementsSafety and escape routesModularization requirementsWeight optimizationParticipate in 3D model reviews and layout optimization workshops.Coordinate piping routing with process, structural, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines.Piping Materials EngineeringReview and apply material selection requirements for:Carbon SteelLow-Temperature Carbon SteelStainless SteelDuplex & Super Duplex Stainless SteelNickel AlloysGRE/GRP SystemsEnsure material suitability for process conditions, corrosion control, and design life requirements.Support corrosion studies and material selection reviews.Stress Analysis CoordinationIdentify stress-critical piping systems.Coordinate with piping stress engineers on:Flexibility AnalysisThermal Expansion StudiesSupport DesignSustained and Occasional Load AssessmentsVibration AssessmentsReview stress analysis inputs and recommendations.Ensure compliance with piping stress and mechanical integrity requirements.Offshore & Brownfield ProjectsSupport design of piping systems for:Wellhead PlatformsProcess PlatformsUtility PlatformsGas Compression FacilitiesWater Injection FacilitiesProduced Water FacilitiesCentral Processing Facilities (CPF)Participate in brownfield modifications and revamp projects.Review tie-in requirements, shutdown studies, and constructability constraints.Support offshore site surveys when required.Vendor & Package EngineeringReview vendor package piping requirements and interfaces.Coordinate with equipment vendors for:PumpsCompressorsPressure VesselsHeat ExchangersGas TurbinesUtility PackagesReview vendor drawings, nozzle orientations, and piping interface requirements.Participate in technical bid evaluations and vendor clarification meetings.Safety & Risk ManagementParticipate in:HAZID StudiesHAZOP ReviewsConstructability WorkshopsSIMOPS ReviewsModel ReviewsEnsure piping arrangements meet process safety and operational requirements.Promote inherently safer design principles.Multidisciplinary CoordinationCoordinate with:Process EngineeringMechanical EngineeringStructural EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectrical EngineeringInstrumentation & Control EngineeringPipeline EngineeringHSE EngineeringInterface with ADNOC Offshore, PMC consultants, licensors, EPC contractors, and vendors.Participate in project meetings, model reviews, and technical workshops.Education RequirementsBachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Engineering discipline.Master's Degree is an added advantage.Experience RequirementsMinimum 15 years of piping engineering experience in Oil & Gas projects.Minimum 5 years of ADNOC Offshore project experience.Proven experience in FEED and Detailed Engineering phases.Strong experience in:Offshore Oil & Gas FacilitiesGreenfield DevelopmentsBrownfield ModificationsProcess Plant Piping Systems