Overall Summary
Lead Flow Assurance Engineer with proven experience in the design of pipelines utilities and offsite piping system /pipeline from conceptual stage through detailed design of medium to large size projects. Thorough knowledge of projects/process & flow assurance engineering practices economics principles calculation methods international standards codes specifications and procedures. Extensive experience in Oil & Gas Hydrocarbons and/or Infrastructure industries. Excellent communication skills required.
Reporting To: Process Department Manager
Duties and Responsibilities:
Ideal candidate must possess strong experience in pipeline flow assurance and hydraulic calculations. Has been working as a pipeline simulation engineer. Knowledge of project engineering practices international codes standards procedures and specifications.
- Good Experience in steadystate and transient hydraulic analyses using industry standard software like SPS PIPENET and PIPESIM.
- Have the capability to use other Process tools like HYSYS PVTSIM and Multiflash.
- Review and approve process deliverables (PFDs P&IDs Design Basis Process Narratives Process Calculations Equipment Specification documents etc)
- Experience in performing surge analysis on liquid lines using simulation tools like SPS.
- Have full capability to design surge protection systems.
- Have full capability to of simulating gas networks.
- Must be able to demonstrate experience in single and multiphase pipelines hydraulic simulation.
- Familiar with applicable regulations codes and standards.
- GCC experience particularly Saudi Aramco experience will be preferred.
- Work independently and create a positive work environment.
- Experience with firewater demand calculations and equipment requirements industrial drainage design and equipment familiarity with the associated Saudi Aramco standards and NFPA requirements are desirable.
- Provide technical leadership to ensure that applicable procedures and standards are followed.
- Must be proficient in English oral and written.
- Excellent technical presentation skills required.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelors degree in chemical engineering.
- Extensive experience in process and flow assurance.
- Candidates must hold an Engineering Degree Qualification or equivalent from a government recognized institution.
Key Skills & Technical Competencies:
- Sound knowledge of basic engineering principles P&ID/PFD development hydraulic calculations equipment sizing safety devices
- Understanding of Process simulation methods (e.g. HYSYS).
- Mastering Flow Assurance Software like SPS Pipenet & Pipesim.
- Familiarity with key SA engineering standards and procedures
- Ability to handle responsibility and complete projects within schedule
- Experience with firewater demand calculations and equipment requirements industrial drainage design and equipment familiarity with the associated Saudi Aramco standards and NFPA requirements are desirable
- Must be proficient in English oral and written