Overview
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Position
Job Title: Pipeline Engineer
Location: bp Broomehill East, Western Australia, Australia
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Oil and Gas
Purpose of the role
The Pipeline Engineer is responsible for ensuring the structural and operational integrity of all external pipelines associated with the Kwinana Energy Hub (KEH). This role provides supervision, surveillance, and coordination of pipeline-related activities, ensuring compliance with the Pipeline Integrity Management System (PIMS), Health, Safety, and Environmental standards, and applicable regulations. To deliver oversight and assurance that all work conducted on pipelines meets regulatory and operational standards, and to act as the site SME and main point of contact for pipeline integrity matters.
Key Accountabilities
* Owner and the Subject Matter Expert (SME) of the site's Pipeline Integrity Management System (PIMS), including implementing PIM activities and communicating pipeline risks and integrity status.
* Organise and execute intelligent pigging inspections and follow-up excavations and repairs every 5 years.
* Conduct and manage monthly and quarterly surveillance patrols of the FWOL, FBOL, KWOL, and local pipeline routes. Document patrols and verify pipeline security, marker condition, vegetation management, and third-party activities.
* Provide technical reports and recommendations based on inspection data and surveillance findings.
* Manage cathodic protection systems, monitor performance, identify areas for further investigations or upgrade/repair, and provide field supervision of the Contractor scheduled surveys.
* Develop and maintain maintenance procedures and document repair methods. Ensure that all aspects of fabrication and repairs satisfy relevant Codes, Standards and Practices.
* Formal record keeping of maintenance activities on pipelines (e.g., coating inspection and re-wrapping and drawing updates).
* Management of an external pipeline information database that records pipeline route, land ownership, caveats and access rights.
* Develop and manage scopes of works to modify, de-commission, remediate or remove redundant sections of the external pipelines. Provide supervision and oversight on the execution of the works.
* Ensure all pipeline activities comply with regulations, HSE standards, and industry best practices.
* Participate in the "BYDA" buried services program to manage third-party activities near pipelines, including guidance, site visits and supervision.
* Monitor and ensure that all works undertaken by third parties and bp on or near bp pipelines are conducted safely and without environmental or reputational harm.
Essential Skills and Experience
* At least 10 years' experience in pipeline design, integrity, inspection or asset management within the oil & gas or petrochemical industry.
* Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical or Materials and Corrosion) degree and/or API 570 certification.
* Preferably Chartered Engineer with IEAust or equivalent.
* Ability to represent the company professionally to a variety of external stakeholders; excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
* Proven experience supervising third-party or external contractors, including managing scopes of work and ensuring compliance with technical and safety standards.
* Strong safety culture and understanding of HSE requirements in field and operational environments.
* Good understanding of pipeline integrity management systems and industry codes and standards (e.g., AS 2885, AS3788, API 570); ability to specify repair procedures and QA on repairs or new work.
* Understanding of pipeline ILI (In-Line Inspections) and CP (Cathodic Protection) systems.
* Strong bias for action and willingness to learn and adapt to varying situations.
* Strong communication and influencing skills.
What's in it for you?
* Excellent work-life balance and flexible working arrangements
* Career development and mentoring programs
* Generous salary package including annual bonus program
* Share options and fuel discounts
* Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave/4 weeks paid partner leave
Additional information
Please be aware that all bp ANZ employees must be Permanent Residents or Citizens of Australia or New Zealand based on the role location.
Travel Requirement: Some travel may be required with this role; this is negotiable.
Relocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocation.
Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working.
Skills: API 570, Cathodic protection systems, Ensure Compliance, Gas, HSE, Integrity Management, Investigations, Maintenance, Operational Integrity, Pipeline Integrity Management, Safety, Surveillance.
Legal Disclaimer
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate. If you need an adjustment/accommodation related to bp's recruiting process, please contact us.
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