Pipeline Integrity Engineer

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ExxonMobil is seeking qualified and experienced individuals to provide Pipeline Integrity technical support and expertise to its oil and gas production operations. The candidate would be part of ExxonMobil's Integrity team in ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Company, working out of ExxonMobil's Bangalore Campus (Prestige Shantiniketan) in India. The candidate would be responsible for working with multi-discipline teams to execute/ establish/ improvise pipeline integrity related work processes.

Execute/ establish/ improvise integrity work processes for pipelines, which include but not limited to:

• In-line inspection tool selection, data management and analysis. 
• Pipeline Direct assessment (ECDA / ICDA).  
• Cathodic protection system data analysis. 
• Pipeline casings/ road crossing/ water crossing evaluation.  
• Overall integrity effectiveness and management which includes, criticality assessments, pipeline threat assessments, consequence assessments, development of fit-for-purpose risk-based strategies, risk ranking, setting optimum task intervals including considerations to local regulations/ statutory requirements, timely review of inspection findings, and ever-greening of strategies.
• Development and implementation of pipeline integrity management programs.
• Scope of work and repair pack preparation for pipeline integrity activities.
• Chemical management program review & optimization.
• Monitoring and surveillance of integrity parameters to ensure reliable operations.
• Integrity assessment/ assurance activities like FFS, Corrosion Evaluations, Remaining Life Studies including pipeline defect assessment like dents, ovalities, laminations, cracks etc. 
• Troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and integrity recommendation stewardship.
• Technical oversight and stewardship of integrity work product metrics for quality, effectiveness, and efficiency in achieving business unit/ manufacturing site objectives.
• Representation in person (field visits) to project locations, vendor premises, business units.
• Coordination and communication between various global centers and business affiliates for various aspects like, knowledge transfer, sharing learnings, skill management and maintaining business relationships.
• Technical mentoring and continuous on-the-job guidance to young engineers in the team.
• Data analytics, digital tools/ technologies and operationalize upgraded work practices through digital transformation.
• Ability to learn and adapt to an agile and flexible working environment, continuously stay abreast of latest developments in industry standards/ practices, bring in leanings/ experience to challenge and improvise existing company work processes/ practices.

Skills and Qualifications. 

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree from a recognized university in Mechanical/Pipeline/Materials/Metallurgy/Electrical Engineering or related disciplines from a recognized university scoring more than 6.5 or equivalent CGPA.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in pipeline integrity management with operating company or pipeline integrity technology service providers.
• Experience and knowledge in Pipeline integrity management covering governing codes & standards, data collection, threat identification (Such as corrosion mechanisms, third party damage, etc.)
• Experience and knowledge in cathodic protection system surveys and/or pipeline route surveys and/or coating defect assessment & analysis.
• Experience in pipeline maintenance pigging or intelligent pigging inspection and/or tool selection and/or results assessment.
• Experience in Inspection methods and tools, field operations & reporting, integrity assessments (e.g. data tallying, feature matching, defect evaluation, remaining life or fitness for service assessments)
• Experience in scenario-based risk assessments, repair methods and recommendations to production units. 
• Experience with any of the following skills - Inline inspection, cathodic protection, Direct Assessment (DA), pipeline FFS assessment, pipeline risk assessment.

• In-depth working knowledge in API 580, API 1163, API 1169, NACE SP0169, NACE SP0177, ASME B31G, ASME B31.4, ASME B31.8, ASME PCC-2, BS/ ISO/ EN/ AS Standards, AWS/ CSWIP/ ASNT NDT Techniques.
• Experience in Internal/ external corrosion monitoring, cathodic protection, coupon/ probes analysis and recommendation to chemical management team.  
• Developing and implementing Integrity Management programs and associated standards and procedures to support the integrity management for pipelines. 
• Knowledge / Experience in Pipeline construction/installation/pre-commissioning & start-up activities.
• Knowledge in various basic and advanced Non-Destructive Examination techniques including understanding of application areas, limitations, data management and interpretations of results.
• Knowledge in pipeline pigging and inline inspection.
• Reviewing/ approving risk-based inspection strategies, work scopes, and welding/ major repairs plans.
• Working knowledge in pipeline integrity management software.
• Strong verbal/ written communication skills in English, adaptability/ interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to travel internationally as per business needs.
• Should not have attended an interview for Pipeline Integrity Engineer position in the last 1 year.

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance and life. We offer you: 

• Competitive compensation 
• Medical plans, maternity leave and benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment benefits 
• Retirement benefits 
• Global networking & cross-functional opportunities
• Annual vacations & holidays
• Day care assistance program
• Training and development program
• Tuition assistance program
• Workplace flexibility policy
• Relocation program
• Transportation facility

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