In-line Inspection Application Specialist - Houston, Texas

Position Summary

In-Line Inspection Application Specialist within the Tool Management department will be responsible for the selection and configuration of the appropriate in-line inspection tools based on the pipeline design and operating parameters, integrity threats, clients’ requirements, and ILI tool specification and availability.

Job Functions, Responsibilities & Authorities

• Responsible for calculation of forces, stresses, pressure and other factors in relation with the selection of the ILI tool for a specific application
• Analyze pipeline questionnaires, PIDs, site survey reports, operating parameters, cleaning and gauging pi run results, and other information to select the appropriate cleaning, gauging and ILI tools and their configuration
• Perform the review of mechanical design, engineering and other documents and release tool configuration documents to other company departments
• Model and simulate the tool passage through various pipelines, installations and features considering various mechanical and operating conditions
• Model mechanical system designs in Solid Work and AutoCAD
• Prepare bills of materials for finished mechanical assemblies and all parts
• Assist in the creation of finished mechanical assembly and fabrication drawings
• Assist in the preparation of finished as-built & as-installed versions of drawings
• Acquire or generate as necessary all technical equipment datasheets required to document drawings
• Compile drawings and documents as required providing complete mechanical submittal package and Operation & Maintenance packages
• Generate supporting documents as required to support design
• Review and analyze results of cleaning and gauging pig run and advise on the acceptance of the results for further cleaning, gauging or ILI tool runs
• Perform hand calculations to provide engineering analysis of stress,
• loads, and forces as it pertains to mechanical design
• Participate in internal engineering and design
• Provide technical support to Site engineers to complete all runs successfully
• Participate in physical testing of equipment and coordinate expected and actual results analysis with fabrication and testing personnel
• Verification of client specifications
• Works in cooperation with all company departments
• Guide the tool preparation process for timely and correctly implementation of design, fabrication and assembly aspects
• Respond instantly to field queries during execution of runs
• Carries out any other related Jobs as and when required by the HOD
• Any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department
  
  

Skills/experience:

• Bachelor of Engineering/Technology in Mechanical/Mechatronics
• Min 2 years’ experience in related Mechanical Design field with 3D software (SOLIDWORK and AutoCAD software)
• Knowledge in detail of designing and preparation of full set of drawings, Bill of Materials, Design Calculations, Validation and optimization according to process engineering
• Knowledge of oil and gas pipeline design, and operations; knowledge of various pipeline pigging aspects, including cleaning, gauging and ILI tool design and operation
• Exposure to Design-manufacturing environment
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in a tool and production related role, ideally in the Oil & Gas Industry
• Strong command of English, knowledge of other languages is plus
• Must be flexible with work hours & timings
  
  

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Mobility: Must be able to walk and climb to perform duties, including maneuvering within a refinery or plant environment and accessing elevated platforms via ladders and stairwells
• Communication: Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, or other communication capabilities, to communicate effectively
• Focus and Multitasking: Ability to maintain focus and multitask effectively
• Safety Equipment: Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection, if/where needed in manufacturing environments.
• Personal Mobility and Reflexes: Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform office duties and travel to off-site locations when necessary
  
  

About PIPECARE Group:

PIPECARE Group offers comprehensive In-Line Inspection Services to identify and size pipeline threats, Utilizing advanced technologies such as Magnetic Flux Leakage, Transverse Field Inspection, Ultrasound, and specialized tools, PIPECARE ensures precise detection and assessment of various pipeline anomalies.

What we do:

In-Line Inspection Services

PIPECARE provides In-Line Inspection Services to locate, identify, and size threats, supporting integrity management requirements.

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Inspection Technologies

Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL): Detects and sizes general corrosion and metal loss anomalies, especially circumferentially oriented.

Transverse Field Inspection (TFI): Detects and sizes general corrosion and metal loss anomalies, primarily axially oriented.

Ultrasound (UT): Detects and sizes general and other metal loss anomalies with high depth sizing accuracy.

Ultrasonic Crack Detection: Detects and sizes cracks and colonies of cracks.

Caliper (Geometry): Detects and sizes deviations in the ideal circular shape of a pipeline (dents, ovalities, wrinkles, etc.).

Specialized Tools and Technologies

Combo Tools: Use multiple measurement systems in various combinations.

Specialized Tubing Technologies: Designed for Furnace and Downhole Operations.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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