Senior Flow Assurance Engineer
Location: Basingstoke, United KingdomContract Type: Contract Position (12 Months, Possibility of Extension)
Start Date: ASAP
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Purpose of the Role
A Flow Assurance Engineer is required to provide technical leadership and support Flow Assurance activities across different project phases, from feasibility to Basic/FEED and through the execution phase.
Main Responsibilities
- Prepare all technical documentation related to Flow Assurance activities during various project phases, including Conceptual Study, FEED, Tender and Contract package preparation, detailed engineering, and Operations.
- Follow up on Supplier Call for Tender & Selection (qualifications, clarifications, recommendations, etc.) when applicable for Flow Assurance discipline.
- Review and approve FEED, Tender, and Detailed Engineering performed by Contractors when applicable for Flow Assurance discipline.
- Provide technical support to interface disciplines such as Pipelines/Subsea, Process/Facilities, and Operations.
- Support operations and start‑up/commissioning troubleshooting as required.
- Liaise with other Engineering disciplines during the Project execution phase.
- Manage interfaces with Reservoir and Laboratories.
- Perform the technical and administrative function of the PDL.
- Proactively highlight to Flow Assurance Coordinator and the Chief of Subsea Systems and estimate any variation of manhours and schedule on a Project due to a change in the scope of work.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in Flow Assurance across all project phases (feasibility study, FEED, detailed engineering, and Operations).
- Graduate-level knowledge of thermodynamics and fluid dynamics.
- Ability to identify, define, and analyse complex multiphase hydrocarbon transportation schemes.
- Capability to perform technical review of Flow Assurance documentation.
- Proficient usage of OLGA, PVTSim, Multiflash, Pipenet, Pipesim, Hysys, Unisim.
- Familiarity with programming languages such as Matlab, C++, and Python is beneficial.
- Experience with Technical Audit and Design & Safety Reviews, HAZOP, HAZID's, and Risk Assessment.
- Full understanding of the importance of planning and executing projects.
- Ability to identify the need for and manage the integration of HSE and technical risk processes into engineering and project solutions.
- Ability to handle highly complex and diverse assignments while applying a high level of independent judgment.
- Strong communication, coordination, interpersonal skills, and excellent engineering judgement.
- Experience in CCUS projects is considered beneficial.
- MS or BS Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Energy Engineering, or any other related engineering discipline.