Principal Pipelines Engineer at Adexen Recruitment Agency

Adexen is pioneering in HR and Recruitment Process Optimization to service its customers. All clients enjoy the flexibility of choosing dedicated Onshore, Nearshore, or Offshore services.

Our HR and Advisory consultants have many years experience of working with leading multinationals and large local companies across Africa and other emerging markets. Whether you are considering implementation of a new HR strategy or a move to outsource your resourcing function then our consultants can offer advice on a creative solution to your problem.

Our client is one of the world's leading oilfield service companies, helping resource holders unlock the value of their oil and gas assets.

Adexen Recruitment Agency is mandated by a multinational Oil Field Service company to recruit a Principal Pipelines Engineer for its operations in Nigeria

Job Title: Principal Pipelines Engineer

Job reference: 237
Industry: Oil & Gas
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Function: Engineering

Responsibilities

• The Principal Pipelines Engineer will technically be responsible for coordinating the overall pipeline engineering activities which includes allocating, supervising and directing preparation of project deliverables. Subject to project size, he will delegate some level of supervision and specific checking activities to appropriate competent personnel.
• The Principal Pipeline Engineer will also supervise a team of engineers to address all discipline specific requirements within the project. He will report to the Lead Engineer or Project Engineering Manager.
• Formulating resolutions and supervision of technically challenging and/or high profile issues, with support from Consultant Pipeline Engineer/ Lead Pipeline Engineer or Project Engineering Manager, and effectively communicating with Clients and Senior Management
• Reviews the Invitation to Bid documents submitted in the proposals stage, prepares man-hour estimates and provides input to project execution plan
• Supervises reviews and checks the pipeline activities including: Philosophies, Specifications, Routing Studies, Mechanical Design, Material Selection, Corrosion Protection, Stress Analysis, Layouts, Drawings, Datasheets and Technical Requisitions & Bid Evaluations. Identifies and resolves discrepancies and divergences from original proposal/ contract by raising technical queries with projects / client
• Capable of participating in Factory Acceptance Test s
• Participate in multi-discipline Engineering Design Reviews and provides all necessary pipeline engineering input and support to close out of actions
• Identifies a clear scope of work and supervises preparation of the Technical Document Register (TDR)
• Planning/scheduling the pipeline engineering activities and manpower resource. Quantifies the total number of engineering deliverables, man-hour allocation and format of delivery, and other requirements for execution of the work
• Provide necessary regular project controls/ reporting input to Project Management
• Provides support to Procurement including long lead items enquiry: prepares Technical Requisitions, reviews vendor documentation and provides Technical Bid Evaluation support to ensure design conformance.
• Ensures compatibility and conformance with client specifications and recommends cost effective improvements to equipment selection/specifications within the scope of client specifications and requirements
• Consults Quality Assurance with any quality issues ensuring compliance with company s ISO Quality procedures, Project Quality Plan and Design Integrity processes and procedures. Co-ordinates Internal and client audit requests and facilitates audit procedures of engineering systems within the department
• Complying with other company accredited frameworks such as ISO 14001
• Contributes to training and development of other staff including identifying employee strengths and weaknesses and recommends training and development requirements
• Performs related duties as and when instructed by Direct Supervisor. Copied: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

Requirements

• BSc or M.Sc in Mechanical or Civil Engineering
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar function in the Oil & Gas sector
• Membership of COREN is an added advantage
• Relevant exposure to Consultancy, FEED/ Detailed Design and EPC projects
• Knowledge of international equipment specifications and codes
• In depth knowledge of standard international specifications and codes.
• Knowledge of Safety and Quality procedures.
• Excellent coordination, monitoring and supervisory skills.
• Excellent Communication skills.
• Tactful in resolving issues.
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines.
• Multi-tasking abilities.
• Planning and forecasting ability.
• Analytical and problem solving mind set

Remuneration
Attractive Package

Application Closing Date
15th October, 2013

Method Of Application
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