Lead Mechanical Engineer - Pipeline

Job title: Lead Mechanical Engineer - Pipeline

Stream: Operated Assets

Function: Project Delivery - Engineering

Location: Oman – Muscat

Budget control: OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant

Reporting to: Manager, Mechanical Engineering

Job purpose

Deliver pipeline engineering design across Project Delivery under the Mechanical Engineering Manager, covering Concept, Pre-FEED, FEED, Detailed Design, and EPC phases for cross-country and in-plant pipeline systems. The role ensures safe, optimized, and fit-for-purpose designs in full compliance with OQEP standards, asset requirements, and international codes.

Act as the technical authority for pipeline engineering, ensuring technical integrity of all deliverables and providing expert input to key design decisions across the project lifecycle.

The position supports complex pipeline systems, including large-diameter and long-distance networks and interfaces closely with Field Urban planning, Projects, procurement, construction, commissioning, operation and integrity teams to ensure design intent is maintained through to project closeout.

The position will act in accordance with the OQEP’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, QHSE & Energy Management System requirements standards, Omani’s government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Execute pipeline engineering design across Concept, Pre-FEED, FEED, Detailed Design, and EPC phases, ensuring alignment with project scope, schedule, and technical requirements.
• Lead and coordinate pipeline engineering activities, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of all design outputs.
• Act as technical authority in pipeline engineering, providing guidance on design decisions, standards application, and resolving complex technical issues.
• Ensure the engineering deliverables generated by Contractor meet project requirement in term of technical content and follow project procedures such as engineering plan, quality plan, document numbering, level of approval,
• Develop and review key deliverables including pipeline layouts, plot plans, GA drawings, alignment sheets, isometrics, hydrotest diagrams, HDD profiles, crossing drawings, and station approach drawings.
• Prepare and review Pipeline Design Basis, Stress Analysis Philosophy, stress analysis report, route selection reports and all related design calculations including wall thickness, Road crossing and upheaval buckling calculations.
• Perform and review pipeline routing, alignment optimization, and feasibility studies including constructability and cost considerations.
• Ensure compliance with Company design specifications, international design codes and standards including ASME B31.4, B31.8, B31.3, API, ISO, ASTM standards, and other applicable codes.
• Design and review pipelines across various materials including Carbon Steel (CS), DSS, GRE, HDPE, PE-lined systems, and LLRTP.
• Prepare material specifications, datasheets, RFQs, and support technical bid evaluations (TBE) and vendor document reviews (VDR) for all pipeline and piping items
• Review and Develop construction specifications, scope of work for pipeline Engineering, route surveys, and interfaces
• Coordinate with vendors, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure design compliance and alignment with project requirements.
• Analyze pipeline engineering deliverables and actively participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, and technical workshops.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges during FEED and detailed design, including urban planning studies and system modifications/upgrades.
• Support end-to-end project execution including design engineering, resource planning, cost estimation, and activity Phasing.
• Support urban planning, projects, procurement, construction, commissioning, operation and integrity teams by providing technical clarifications and resolving site queries.
• Conduct or support site visits, inspections, and mechanical walk-downs to ensure design accuracy and implementation compliance.
• Identify gaps in standards, tools, and practices, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to QHSE requirements and promote a strong safety culture across all engineering activities.
• Report safety concerns or deviations and ensure compliance with company procedures.
• Mentor and develop junior pipeline engineers by providing technical guidance, reviewing their work, and supporting their progression in design practices, standards, and tools.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Key interactions

Internal: Projects, Operation, Integrity

External: Consultants, Contractors, Vendors

Notable Working Conditions. office environment, Moderate to intensive computer screen use.

Education requirements

• The minimum qualification is a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related.

Language requirements

Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required) | Arabic - Native (desirable)

Background and experience

Bachelor with 8+ years of relevant experience

• Pipeline experience in similar projects is mandatory.
• Pipeline offshore experience is favorable.
• On plot piping experience is favorable.

Competencies and skills

Soft

• To work collaboratively with all involved.
• Adaptable and motivated general management strategist who relishes challenges
• Excellent interpersonal skills and multi-cultural sensitivity.

Technical

• Computer literate with expertise in MS Office.
• Experienced in resource control, contract management and general management.
• AutoCad, Naviswork