Flow Assurance Engineer in Leatherhead

KBR, Inc., Leatherhead, England, United Kingdom

Flow Assurance EngineerWe are looking to recruit Senior & Lead Flow Assurance Engineers on 6‐month contracts, based in Leatherhead, Surrey.

On Offer

Competitive hourly pay rate

Office working; 5 days in Leatherhead

BackgroundKBR Consulting International draws on a heritage of over thirty‐five years specialising in the front‐end phases of engineering projects from pre‐feasibility, up to and including preliminary Front End Engineering Design (FEED) phases. We also undertake small FEEDs and provide specialist consultancy through later phases of projects, often involving new technologies.

Responsibilities

Act as a flow assurance engineer on a range of upstream projects, and conduct Flow Assurance studies using software packages, e.g., OLGA, PIPESIM etc.

Develop pipeline simulation models, perform simulations of selected cases as defined by self / project and assess simulation results.

Perform design calculations and prepare technical reports in accordance with company and project quality requirements.

Report to flow assurance SME.

Contribute to flow assurance strategies, philosophies and procedures.

Demonstrate excellent technical report writing and presentation skills.

Skills / Experience

In single and multi‐phase pipelines steady state and transient hydraulic analyses using industry standard software, e.g., OLGA, PIPESIM, PIPENET etc. is essential.

Minimum 10 years of hands‐on experience in flow assurance modelling using OLGA transient simulation software.

Experience in assessing flow assurance issues like slugging, hydrates, wax, erosion, corrosion etc. by use of simulation software\’s and providing the best mitigation solutions.

Ability to work in a collaborative way as part of a multi‐discipline project group with minimum supervision.

Experience in pipeline sizing and thermo‐hydraulics studies, transient analysis covering shut down, blowdown, start‐up, ramp‐up / turndown scenarios.

Experience in pipeline over‐pressure protection studies including surge pressure analysis.

Knowledge of flow assurance issues including slugging, hydrates, wax, erosion, corrosion etc. and mitigation methods.

Good understanding of thermodynamics and experience of Multiflash preferred.

Knowledge of applicable regulations, codes, and standards.

Excellent computer skills, as well as excellent oral/written presentation / report writing skills.

Ability to work well independently and in a team.

Experience on flow assurance conceptual and front‐end studies and topsides process engineering activities, including process modelling in HYSYS, would be an advantage but not essential.

Proven ability to plan and execute studies.

Ability and experience of presenting to clients.

Operational experience would be a benefit but not essential.

ContactFor this opportunity, please contact 01372 862020 or matt.smith@kbr.com.

Seniority level: Mid‐Senior levelEmployment type: ContractJob function: Oil and Gas

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