Job Description:
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This role is for a Senior Mechanical Engineer with expertise in pipeline and static plant considerations throughout the asset life cycle. The successful candidate will have experience in preparing and maintaining Engineering standards, Integrity Management Plans (IMPs), Pipeline Integrity Management Systems (PIMSs), Fracture Control Plans (FCPs), Supporting guidelines and operational work instructions relevant to the pipeline discipline.
* Pipeline and static plant considerations throughout the asset life cycle
* Preparation and maintenance of appropriate Engineering standards, Integrity Management Plans (IMPs), Pipeline Integrity Management Systems (PIMSs), Fracture Control Plans (FCPs), Supporting guidelines and operational work instructions relevant to the pipeline discipline
* Undertake pipeline/mechanical engineering for small brownfield changes and plant and pipeline maintenance activities (pigging – cleaning and intelligent, inspections, repairs, integrity assessment, depth of cover records, cathodic protection)
* Leading the preservation and protection of pipeline assets in line with pipeline integrity management plan strategies
* Input to, or review of, operating procedures where pipeline and / or mechanical engineering considerations are critical
* Leading or coordinating pipeline safety management studies (SMSs) and implementing actions as required
* Leading pipeline inspection and maintenance campaigns, developing scopes and review of results as required by the PIMSs
* Identifying pipeline network opportunities which could improve operability or simplify maintenance and regulatory burden
* Generating or checking relevant documents and actions nominated by Pipeline Management Plans across the business
* Identify regulatory requirements and deadlines for pipeline assets, and deliver or coordinate the completion of these requirements in a timely and fit-for-purpose manner
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Qualifications & Experience:
* Must have Professional mechanical engineering qualifications & Member of Engineers Australia (or equivalent) with 5 to 10 year recent experience in similar or related positions ideally within the Oil & Gas industry
* Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland certification
* Familiar with requirements of Australian Standard AS 2885 series
* Site operations and maintenance engineering support experience
* Experience in dealing with regulatory agencies
* Familiar with Northern Territory pipeline regulations
* Experience in static equipment asset management and inspection assessment