Airswift is recruiting a Marine Pipelines Specialist for an O&G sector client, with a permanent position based in Campeche, Mexico.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure the integrity, safety, operational efficiency, and environmental sustainability of subsea pipelines in a highly regulated offshore environment.
- Select appropriate materials and technical specifications for pipeline construction (specialized steels, anti-corrosive and fatigue-resistant coatings).
- Conduct structural analysis for hydrodynamic loads, internal pressure, and stresses from currents and wave action.
- Design mechanical protection systems to prevent external damage (anchors, fishing activities).
- Analyze the physical and chemical behavior of hydrocarbons under subsea conditions (hydrate/paraffin formation).
- Implement and manage cathodic protection systems using sacrificial anodes or impressed current.
- Apply advanced coatings (epoxy, polyethylene, corrosion-resistant alloys).
- Oversee installation techniques (J-lay, S-lay, reel-lay) and supervise subsea inspections using ROVs and other technologies.
- Perform critical repairs using clamps, composite materials, and other specialized offshore repair methods.
- Ensure compliance with international standards and regulations (API, ISO 13628, ASME B31.4/B31.8, MARPOL, DNV GL, ABS, Bureau Veritas).
- Develop and update contingency plans for spills and emergencies; conduct advanced risk analysis (HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA).
- Supervise SCADA systems for remote operational monitoring (flow, pressure, temperature).
- Implement predictive maintenance programs using intelligent pigging and instrumented pigs.
- Lead geotechnical and oceanographic studies (e.g., bathymetry, seabed stability, underwater currents).
- Optimize costs throughout the installation, operation, and maintenance lifecycle.
- Promote technological innovation, including integration of IoT sensors and hydrogen-ready pipeline systems.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering, maintenance, and operation of subsea pipelines in offshore environments.
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Strong knowledge of:
- API, ISO, ASME regulations
- Cathodic protection systems and advanced corrosion prevention techniques
- Subsea inspection and offshore maintenance methodologies
- Offshore installation methods (J-lay, S-lay, reel-lay)
- SCADA systems, IoT applications, and remote monitoring technologies
- Proficient in engineering software (AutoCAD, ANSYS, OLGA, PIPESIM)
- Demonstrated leadership in high-pressure operational environments
- Fluent in Spanish and Advanced English
DESIRED CERTIFICATIONS:
- API 1169 Pipeline Construction Inspector
- API 1104, ASME B31.4/B31.8
- Offshore safety certifications (API RP 75, ISO 45001)
- SEMS (Safety and Environmental Management Systems)
- Valid Seaman’s Book
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
- Willingness to work in offshore conditions, including frequent travel to platforms
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Immediate availability for emergency technical or environmental response
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