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).