Job Description

The Pipelay Engineer is responsible for planning, supervising, and executing subsea pipeline installation activities for a Marine EPC Project in Qatar. The role involves coordinating pipelay operations (S-lay, J-lay, reel-lay) while ensuring compliance with engineering specifications, safety standards, and project schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

Pipelay Engineering & Planning

• Design and review pipelay procedures (installation analysis, layback calculations, stress analysis).

• Coordinate with vessel crew, survey team, and offshore construction team for seamless operations.

• Ensure compliance with DNV, API, ASME, and client specifications for pipeline installation.

Offshore Supervision

• Oversee pipelay vessel operations (e.g., tensioners, abandonment & recovery (A&R), stinger adjustments).

• Monitor pipe welding, field joint coating, and subsea touchdown monitoring.

• Troubleshoot technical issues related to pipelay equipment (tensioners, aligners, lay spread).

Survey & Positioning Support

• Work with surveyors to ensure accurate pipeline positioning (ultra-short baseline (USBL), DGPS).

• Review as-laid pipeline survey reports and ensure compliance with route alignment.

Safety & Quality Assurance

• Enforce HSE policies (IMCA, Qatari regulations) during offshore operations.

• Conduct risk assessments (JSA) and ensure adherence to pipeline integrity standards.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Civil, Offshore, or Marine Engineering.

• Certifications:

• Subsea pipelay training (Orcaflex, OFFPIPE, or similar).

• Offshore safety certifications (BOSIET, HUET, CA-EBS).

• Experience:

• 5+ years in offshore pipelay operations (S-lay/J-lay/reel-lay).

• Familiarity with pipelay vessels (e.g., Allseas, Saipem, TechnipFMC).

• Middle East/GCC experience (preferred).