Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma (BSc level) in engineering (Mechanical preferred).
• Membership of internationally accepted applicable professional institutes.

Experience

• Minimum of 12 years with experience in oil and gas or petrochemical companies.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in pipeline hydrotest with different material of construction inducing CS, CS+PE lined, GRE, DSS...etc.)

Purpose
To manage/coordinate hydrotest activities in the operational area to ensure that all works are completed according to applicable procedures and standards of workmanship. Got experience in managing HSE site activities.

Principal Accountabilities

• Experienced with the hydrotest procedures including preparation of hydrotest procedures, calculations, water quality requirements, cleaning, gauging, water filling, pressurization, depressurization, drying, preservation, hydrotest equipment and instrumentation requirements.
• Knowledge of and adherence to CONTRACTOR and project specific health, safety and environmental plans and procedures.
• Shall attend regular safety, health and environmental awareness training provided by the company which will help meet the above requirements.
• Shall comply with all relevant procedures, guidance etc. relating to the work, which will ensure compliance with the CONTRACTOR safety management system.
• Manage/coordinate all hydrotest activities in a safe manner, within budget, on time and in accordance with applicable company procedures and technical/manufacturers specifications.
• Manage all hydrotest activities in accordance with agreed code of practice and procedures; CONTRACTOR and clients, ensuring technical integrity and HSE targets are met in a professional and cost effective manner.
• Maintain records and deliver timely and accurate updates.  Take a proactive approach by providing workable solutions to reducing the company costs without compromising production targets or asset integrity.
• Manage large plant shutdowns pipelines and be fully aware of the requirement of work preparation, scheduling and execution.
• Ensure adequate procedures are in place for hydrostatic testing and flange make up/ torquing procedures.
• Contribute to the support and development of a competent and highly motivated staff with emphasis on Omanisation.  Ensure after service completion reports are updated in SAP for recharge to client (Service entries by planner & QS).  Support and deliver any new corporate initiative in line with CONTRACTOR and client.

Challenges

• Optimisation of available resources at all times.
• Full compliance with CONTRACTOR-PDO HSE policies and procedures.