As a Pipeline Installation Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the full construction and installation lifecycle of the 18‑inch offshore multiphase pipeline, including pipeline manufacturing, CRA cladding technologies, offshore pipelay operations, trenching, subsea tie‑ins, and detailed engineering reviews—ensuring seamless technical execution across vessels, fabrication yards, subsea structures, and all EPCI contractors involved.

 

 

Pipeline Manufacturing & Metallurgy (CRA Focus) 
o Oversee pipeline manufacturer conditions, ensuring adherence to project 
specifications for Corrosion Resistant Alloys (CRA). 
o Verify manufacturing, inspection, and testing protocols for Mechanically Lined Pipe 
(MLP), Hot Roll Bonded (HRB) clad pipes, and Weld Overlay (WOL) components. 
o Manage technical risks associated with thermal expansion mismatch and 
metallurgical bonding during the fabrication and reeling of CRA pipes. 
• Construction & Installation Oversight 
o Monitor and supervise daily offshore pipelay operations (S-Lay, J-Lay) aboard 
contractor vessels for the 18-inch multiphase line. 
o Direct and approve welding methodologies specifically for subsea tie-in spools and 
risers connecting to the brownfield Sabratha platform. 
o Review and consent to the EPCI Contractor’s Installation Manuals, Method 
Statements, and lay-ability analyses (e.g., tension settings, stinger configurations). 
o Oversee critical offshore operations including shore approach pull-ins, A&R 
(Abandonment & Recovery), and subsea tie-ins (PLETs, PLEMs, ILTs). 
• Trenching & Seabed Intervention 
o Evaluate and oversee the contractor's method to perform trenching between the two 
platforms across the 43 km route at ~100m water depth. 
o Verify the selection of seabed intervention equipment (plows, mechanical trenchers) 
based on geotechnical data and pipe protection requirements. 
• Detailed Engineering Review (Phase 2 Readiness) 
o Review detailed pipeline structural and installation analysis (on-bottom stability, free
span, buckle initiation) submitted by EPCM contractors. 
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o Act as the technical bridge between Phase 1 construction realities and Phase 2 
detailed engineering requirements. 
• Interface & Contractor Management 
o Resolve technical queries (TQs) regarding offshore welding, NDT, and Field Joint 
Coating (FJC) applications for CRA and clad pipes. 
o Ensure ENI standards are not compromised by contractor schedule pressures during 
critical offshore tie-ins. 

 

 

Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) in Mechanical, Marine, or Pipeline Engineering from an 
accredited university. 
• Work experience of twelve (12) years in the O&G sector, with at least seven (7) years 
specifically dedicated to offshore pipeline installation and construction oversight. 
• Mandatory Expertise: Proven field and manufacturing experience with CRA cladding 
technologies (MLP, HRB, WOL). 
• Strong practical knowledge of deepwater trenching methodologies, tie-in spool fabrication, 
and riser installation. 
• Demonstrated capability in detailed offshore pipeline analysis (software familiarity such as 
Abaqus, CAESAR II, or SESAM is an advantage for Phase 2 readiness). 

Key Responsibilities: 
• Construction & Installation Oversight 
o Monitor and supervise daily offshore pipelay operations (S-Lay, J-Lay) aboard contractor 
vessels. 
o Review and consent to the EPCI Contractor’s Installation Manuals, Method Statements, 
and layability analyses (e.g., tension settings, stinger configurations). 
o Oversee critical offshore operations including shore approach pull-ins, A&R 
(Abandonment & Recovery), and subsea tie-ins (PLETs, PLEMs, ILTs). 
• Welding, NDT & Coating Verification 
o Monitor the contractor's offshore firing line, ensuring strict adherence to approved 
Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS). 
o Verify the execution and calibration of Automated Ultrasonic Testing (AUT) and other NDT 
methods during the lay campaign. 
o Supervise Field Joint Coating (FJC) applications (e.g., FBE, IMPP) ensuring correct cycle 
times and induction heating parameters are met. 
• Trenching & Seabed Intervention 
o Oversee post-lay trenching and backfilling operations, verifying that required burial 
depths and seabed intervention targets are achieved. 
o Monitor pre-lay and post-lay ROV survey data to identify and remediate free-spans. 
• Pre-Commissioning & Handover 
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o Review procedures and witness offshore pre-commissioning activities including 
Flooding, Cleaning, Gauging, Hydrostatic Testing, and Dewatering/Drying. 
o Ensure proper compilation and review of as-built documentation and offshore daily 
progress reports (DPRs). 
• Interface & Contractor Management 
o Act as the PMC representative aboard the lay-barge when required, resolving daily 
technical queries (TQs) and ensuring ENI standards are not compromised by contractor 
schedule pressures.

 

Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com