Pigging / Integrity Engineer - HOU04GA
Company: Worley
: USA-TX-Houston
: Construction
: Full-time
Employment Type: Employee
Management Level: Manager
: Sep 29, 2026
: Oct 30, 2026
Reporting Manager Title: Offshore Engineering Manager
About us Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions. Role SummaryThe Pigging / Integrity engineer provides specialist technical expertise for pipeline integrity and pigging operations for the Equinor Titan Decommissioning Project. This role supports pipeline readiness for abandonment, cleaning, flushing, where applicable, dewatering, depressurization, and isolation activities required for safe and compliant decommissioning. The SME works closely with SURF, subsea, flow assurance, construction, SSU, and regulatory teams to ensure all integrity and pigging activities align with Worley and Equinor technical requirements and U.S. offshore regulations.Key ResponsibilitiesPipeline Integrity Assessment & EngineeringConduct integrity assessments for pipelines and risers prior to decommissioning activities.Review historical inspection data, corrosion assessments, wall thickness data, and anomaly classifications.Develop engineering recommendations for safe depressurization, isolation, cleaning, and removal.Pigging Program Development & Execution SupportDevelop pigging programs including cleaning, gauging, debris removal, chemical treatment, and displacement sequences.Define pig types, configurations, batching techniques, chemical additives, push fluids, and operational parameters. Support pigging execution offshore including monitoring pig tracking, differential pressures, rate control, and operational readiness.Interface Management & Multi‑Discipline CoordinationCoordinate pigging and integrity scopes with SURF, flow assurance, regulatory, and construction teams.Ensure pigging and integrity activities integrate with SIMOPS, and marine operation windows.Respond to technical queries (TQs), RFIs, and integrity‑related clarifications.Documentation, Reporting & Regulatory CompliancePrepare engineering deliverables including pigging procedures, integrity assessments, readiness reports, as‑found/as‑left documentation, and close‑out records. Ensure compliance with Equinor governing documents, Worley standards, and U.S. offshore regulations (MMA, USCG). Support audits, lessons learned workshops, and assurance reviews related to integrity and pigging activities.
QualificationsBachelor’s degree in mechanical, petroleum, subsea, or pipeline engineering; advanced degree preferred.10+ years of experience in pipeline pigging, and offshore operations.Strong understanding of pigging technologies and pipeline decommissioning and abandonment engineering.Experience with offshore pipeline operations, barrier/isolation philosophy, nitrogen displacement, and cleaning programs.Excellent communication, analysis, documentation, and multi‑discipline interface skills.
Moving forward togetherWe want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.
Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.
We’re bridging two worlds, accelerating the shift to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources society needs now.
We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their asset portfolios. From consulting and engineering to installation, commissioning, decommissioning and remediation, we provide integrated, data-centric solutions that help solve complex challenges, including those in renewable energy, energy storage, and carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS).
