Area Lead for Pipeline (Nationals Only)

Baku, Baku, Azerbaijan

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reference
Job reference 1281068
location
Location Baku, Baku, Azerbaijan
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Engineering & Design
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published September 29, 2026

Activities

  • Coordinate and manage all activities to deliver onshore pipelines and Beach valve station ready for operations, meeting quality, safety, and fitness-for-purpose standards in compliance with approved budget and schedule.

  • Plan and identify upcoming tasks and potential problem areas, implementing solutions as appropriate and in full coordination with other project activities (offshore, CPF etc).

  • Drive decision-making and alignment among internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful delivery and handover to operations of the designated Area.

  • Manage resolution of technical issues in coordination with technical specialists in charge when/if relevant and/or associated to interfaces.

  • Monitor and control Contractor performance (EPSCC) to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, including HSE, QA/QC, technical requirements, cost, and schedule.

  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with contractors and 3rd parties. Particular attention to be given to numerous stakeholders involved in onshore pipelines crossings (over 200 crossings with 20 different stakeholders).

  • With support of EPSCC contractor ensure timely preparation and submission of technical dossier followed by reception necessary permits from 3rd Parties (crossings) and governmental authorities.

  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, implementing best practices to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.

  • Ensure effective interface management in coordination with Interface Manager and Interface Engineers support. Particular attention to be given to interface with offshore package and 3rd parties tie-ins (export gas tie-ins and condensate tie-in).

HSE responsibilities:

  • Comply with the Activities described within the HSE Management System

  • Take reasonable care of own Health and Safety and that of Others who may be affected by their acts at work

  • Know responsibilities to environmental issues in the work areas

  • Each employee, at his level of responsibility, must observe all Company Rules, Procedures and instructions in the

  • performance of his own task

  • As such the duties and areas of authority are:

  • Follow HSE instructions given by Managers and supervisory personnel

  • Assure of the safety of his work site before commencing work

  • Take the necessary measures to avert immediate threat of danger

  • Exercise such caution as is necessary to avoid danger to persons and installations or to avoid pollution

  • Use tools, equipment and their safeguards correctly

  • Use the provided means of personal protection correctly

  • Leave the workplace behind correct and orderly, upon job completion – enforce the Company Clean Desk policy

  • Report any anomaly, abnormal conditions and near miss to supervisor

  • Participate actively in HSE meetings, safety talks, toolboxes, training sessions and drills

  • Co-operate actively in the execution of the HSE plans


Qualifications/Experience required

  • Professional Experience (years): 10+ in oil and gas projects

  • Demonstrated experience in coordination of multidisciplinary teams with strong competencies in managing technical issues.

  • Technical background. Understanding of gas process, main equipment, construction and commissioning specificities.

  • Excellent knowledge in project planning, scheduling, cost control, and Change Management, understanding of impacts of decision/no-decision.

  • Open-minded, resolution oriented, self-driven and curious.

  • Level / Diploma: Engineer, or equivalent

  • Languages: Fluent English mandatory

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