To lead and supervise pipeline pre-commissioning activities of green & brown field projects related to pipelines, spools, installation, Tie-in, spools, riser operations including flooding, cleaning, gauging, hydrostatic testing, inline inspection, dewatering and nitrogen purging.
What are you going to do
Manage Contractors full pipeline pre commissioning and decommissioning scope from engineering planning through offshore execution and closeout.
Review and approve contractors pre commissioning and decommissioning philosophies, execution strategies, and method statements.
Coordinate activities related to pipeline pre-commissioning and decommissioning such as Flooding, Cleaning, Gauging, Hydrotesting, Dewatering, Drying and N2 purging whereas for de-commissioning - Pipeline isolation, Depressurization, Flushing, Cleaning, Subsea Pipeline cutting, Pipeline recovery, Abandonment in place, Grouting or capping, Spool removal, Subsea tie-in disconnection.
Review contractors engineering calculations for Hydrotest pressure, Test duration, Fill volumes, Pig train configuration, Dewatering flow rates, Drying acceptance criteria, Nitrogen requirements, Compressor capacity, Pump sizing, Temporary equipment requirements
Support engineering teams in defining decommissioning boundaries, pipeline status, contents, and isolation requirements.
Ensure contractor's pre commissioning and decommissioning activities are planned in line with SIMOPS, HSE, environmental, and marine requirements.
Coordinate with contractors, offshore operations, offshore VMT, diving, ROV, marine, and HSE teams for safe execution.
Manage punch lists, technical queries, site queries, and non-conformances related to pipeline pre-commissioning and de commissioning.
Act as the office-based focal point for offshore pipeline decommissioning and pre-commissioning activities and support offshore teams with technical guidance, troubleshooting, and decision-making during execution.
Provide technical support for offshore changes, deviations, unexpected field conditions and formulating recovery plans including Management of Change
Essential skills and knowledge
Bachelor's degree in engineering in mechanical engineering or subsea engineering.
8 years offshore installation experience on vessels in Transport & Installation activities with minimum 1 years as supervisory role in related field.
5 years experience as Field Engineer or site supervisor onboard installation vessels for similar activities with emphasis on decommissioning of subsea facilities.
Previous work experience with other major operators or LNG and knowledge of company PTW systems is desirable but not mandatory.
Extensive Knowledge in subsea pipeline pre commissioning and de commissioning, pipeline pigging, subsea isolation plugs, subsea decommissioning tools.
Demonstrate extensive experience of pre-commissioning vessel supervision and Familiarity with international standards such as DNVST-F101, ASME B31.4, ASME B31.8, API standards, ISO pipeline and offshore standards, any Client-specific offshore standard
Expertise in submarine pipeline decommissioning, including the use of technical plugs (e.g., STATS company isolation plugs) for safe isolation and abandonment.