SDC Subsea Commissioning Engineer – Pipeline Isolation & Intervention

POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE:SDC Subsea Commissioning Engineer – Pipeline Isolation & Intervention

KEY ROLE SUMMARY 

The Shah Deniz Compression (SDC) Project will build a new electric Normally Unattended Installation (eNUI) platform, controlled remotely from shore. The platform will provide electrically driven compression to support additional gas production from the Shah Deniz field. The SDC Project will install new pipelines, spools and manifolds that will be integrated with the existing Shah Deniz pipeline network through subsea tie-ins. Complex brownfield activities across the existing Shah Deniz Alpha (SDA) and Shah Deniz Bravo (SDB) facilities and associated subsea infrastructure will be required to facilitate the subsea pipeline tie-ins and their safe integration with the existing operating export pipeline systems.
 
The SDC Subsea Commissioning Engineer – Pipeline Isolation & Intervention is a key member of the SDC Subsea Commissioning Team, reporting to the SDC Subsea Commissioning Lead.
 
The primary responsibility of the role is to manage and provide Company oversight of the engineering, qualification, testing, execution readiness of the SDC isolation-tool contingency solution, comprising the Remote Tecno Plug (RTP), Leak Test Plug (LTP) and associated communications, tracking and support systems, including its deployment and recovery should the contingency be required. The role will act as the principal bp technical and delivery interface with the isolation-tool contractor and coordinate input from Engineering, Operations, Brownfield, Construction, Commissioning and other project stakeholders to ensure the safe and successful delivery and execution readiness of the scope.
 
The role will be primarily based in Baku; however, significant periods of assignment in Aberdeen, Scotland will be required during the engineering, qualification and Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) phases to work closely with the contractor's engineering, manufacturing and testing teams. During execution, the role will be predominantly Baku-based, supporting mobilisation, brownfield integration and offshore delivery of the isolation tool scope.
 
The role requires a strong technical foundation in pipeline or subsea commissioning, proven contractor-management capability and relevant experience of pipeline isolation, in-line isolation tools, specialist pigging or comparable pipeline intervention scopes within offshore and/or brownfield operating environments. The successful candidate must be capable of managing the isolation-tool scope from engineering and qualification through to execution readiness and offshore deployment, if required.

POSITION REPORTS TO
Line Manager: SDC Subsea Commissioning Lead        


RESPONSIBILITIES & OBJECTIVES

Accountabilities:
 

• Act as the bp focal point for the SDC Isolation Tool scope and provide regular updates to the SDC Subsea Commissioning Lead & key stakeholders.
• Promote a strong HSE culture and ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with bp requirements and applicable project standards.
• Provide Company oversight and technical direction in delivering safe, efficient engineering, qualification, testing, execution readiness and offshore execution of the isolation tool scope.
• Coordinate and review contractor engineering deliverables deliverables and provide Company technical input to their acceptance, ensuring commissioning, operational, integrity and project requirements are fully incorporated.
• Manage the qualification, testing and readiness activities associated with the RTP/LTP isolation tool solution, including FAT, integration testing, qualification evidence and acceptance criteria, and deployment readiness. The current qualification programme is focused on integrated testing, pig/tool interaction, communications, tracking and recovery verification.
• Ensure the isolation tool scope is fully reviewed, risk assessed and integrated with SDC commissioning, brownfield, operations, construction, SIMOPS and execution plans.
• Develop strong alignment across Engineering, Operations, Brownfield, Construction, Commissioning, Diving and Integrity teams to support successful delivery of the isolation tool scope.
• Interface with Operations and Project teams to develop fit-for-purpose isolation strategies and contingency arrangements for subsea tie-in activities.
• Coordinate assessment of pipeline piggability, bore clearance, pipeline geometry and restrictions, inspection requirements, tool compatibility, communications and tracking systems, and contingency/recovery arrangements required to support deployment.
• Lead identification and management of technical, operational, HSE, interface, schedule and execution risks associated with the isolation tool scope and develop appropriate mitigation plans.
• Support procurement, long-lead equipment planning and contractor performance management associated with the isolation tool scope and coordinate development and close-out of appropriate mitigation actions. Long-lead items include RTP/LTP tooling, communications systems, tracking systems and project-specific test fixtures.
• Ensure the isolation tool scope is appropriately represented within Project schedules and execution plans, including engineering, qualification, procurement, testing, mobilisation and offshore execution activities.
• Provide bp oversight of the isolation tool contractor during mobilisation, offshore deployment, operation, monitoring, recovery and close-out activities.
• Ensure all required engineering deliverable, execution procedures, risk assessments, technical assurance activities, readiness reviews, certifications, management of change requirements, and handover documentation are completed prior to offshore execution.
• Develop and support evidence-based recommendations to SDC Project management regarding progression, retention, readiness or deployment of the isolation-tool contingency solution

 
Essential Experience and Job Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Pipeline, Subsea or related Engineering discipline.
• Significant experience in pipeline, subsea or commissioning engineering within offshore oil and gas projects.
• Strong technical foundation in pipeline engineering, pipeline commissioning and brownfield execution activities.
• Experience managing technical contractors and specialist work scopes through engineering, qualification, testing and execution phases.
• Demonstrable experience supervising specialist offshore contractors within offshore operational and brownfield environments, with a sound understanding of Control of Work, SIMOPS and operational interface requirements.
• Demonstrable experience in pipeline isolation, specialist/non-routine pigging, pipeline intervention technology or technically comparable pipeline commissioning scopes involving specialist tooling.
• Familiarity with isolation philosophies, temporary pipeline isolation methods and associated industry practices.
• Experience reviewing engineering documentation, procedures, risk assessments and execution plans.
• Demonstrable experience participating in technical assurance, risk management and execution readiness activities.
• Strong planning, communication, contractor-management and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple technical interfaces and develop alignment across Engineering, Operations, Construction and Commissioning teams.
• Ability to work independently whilst effectively engaging with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications and project management systems.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with in-line pipeline isolation technology, including remotely operated or remotely monitored isolation systems
• Experience supervising an in-line isolation-tool contractor through engineering, qualification, readiness and execution activities.
• Experience developing or reviewing contingency, abnormal-operation and tool-recovery philosophies for specialist pipeline intervention activities
• Experience with non-routine pigging operations, specialist pigging studies or pigging risk-management processes.
• Experience with pipeline pre-commissioning/commissioning, pressure and leak testing, dewatering, preservation and reinstatement activities.
• Experience supporting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), qualification programmes or deployment readiness activities.
• Experience with brownfield subsea tie-in projects and live operating facilities.
• Experience supporting offshore intervention, diving or vessel-based operations.
• Knowledge of technology qualification, technical assurance or readiness assessment processes.
• Experience working on Caspian, AGT, Shah Deniz or similar offshore developments.
• Knowledge of System Handover Management processes.

 

 


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