Transportation & Installation Lead - Pre-Commissioning & De-Commissioning

Overview

We seek a seasoned Transportation & Installation Lead specialized in pre-commissioning and de-commissioning of subsea pipelines to oversee and coordinate project activities both onshore and offshore for greenfield and brownfield developments. This role is based in Doha, Qatar, with a work distribution of roughly 70% onshore and 30% offshore. The position is offered on a contractual basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all facets of pipeline pre-commissioning and de-commissioning projects from the planning phase to offshore execution and project closeout.
• Supervise operational tasks including flooding, cleaning, gauging, hydrotesting, dewatering, drying, and nitrogen purging processes.
• Oversee offshore de-commissioning operations such as pipeline isolation, depressurization, subsea cutting, retrieval, abandonment, and spool removal.
• Evaluate and approve contractors' pre-commissioning and de-commissioning procedures, methodologies, and method statements.
• Assess engineering calculations covering hydrotesting, pigging, dewatering, drying, nitrogen demands, and temporary equipment requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with contractors, offshore operations teams, VMT, diving, ROV, marine, and HSE personnel.
• Handle punch lists, address technical and site queries, and manage non-conformance issues.
• Provide expert technical guidance during offshore execution, including problem resolution and recovery planning.
• Ensure conformity with safety, environmental, simultaneous operations (SIMOPS), and marine operational standards.
• Coordinate vessel mobilization and offshore activity scheduling.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Subsea Engineering.
• At least 8 years’ offshore installation experience on transportation and installation vessels, including a minimum of 1 year in a supervisory capacity.
• Minimum 5 years as a Field Engineer or Site Supervisor onboard installation vessels with a focus on subsea facility de-commissioning.
• In-depth experience with subsea pipeline pre-commissioning and de-commissioning techniques, pipeline pigging, and the use of subsea isolation plugs and de-commissioning equipment.
• Prior supervisory experience with pre-commissioning vessels is essential.
• Strong knowledge of international standards such as DNV-ST-F101, ASME B31.4, ASME B31.8, API, and ISO relevant to pipeline and offshore engineering.
• Experience in submarine pipeline de-commissioning processes including the management of technical plugs for pipeline isolation and abandonment.
• Professional proficiency in English and solid computer skills, especially MS Office.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving capabilities and ability to work collaboratively in high-pressure environments.

About Orion Group

Orion Group, established in 1987, is one of the top-ranking independent and global recruitment firms. We operate through 24 offices with over 200 employees worldwide, delivering services such as talent acquisition, recruitment outsourcing, retained search, global workforce solutions, and project completions across 68 countries. Our recruitment expertise spans engineering, technical, scientific, skilled trades, office and commercial disciplines, servicing industries like Oil & Gas, Life Sciences, Power & Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, and Renewable energy sectors.