Pigging / Integrity Engineer The Pigging / Integrity engineer provides specialist technical expertise for pipeline integrity and pigging operations for the Equinor Titan Decommissioning Project. This role supports pipeline readiness for abandonment, cleaning, flushing, where applicable, dewatering, depressurization, and isolation activities required for safe and compliant decommissioning. The SME works closely with SURF, subsea, flow assurance, construction, SSU, and regulatory teams to ensure all integrity and pigging activities align with Worley and Equinor technical requirements and U.S. offshore regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Pipeline Integrity Assessment & Engineering:
Conduct integrity assessments for pipelines and risers prior to decommissioning activities.
Review historical inspection data, corrosion assessments, wall thickness data, and anomaly classifications.
Develop engineering recommendations for safe depressurization, isolation, cleaning, and removal.
Pigging Program Development & Execution Support:
Develop pigging programs including cleaning, gauging, debris removal, chemical treatment, and displacement sequences.
Define pig types, configurations, batching techniques, chemical additives, push fluids, and operational parameters.
Support pigging execution offshore including monitoring pig tracking, differential pressures, rate control, and operational readiness.
Interface Management & Multi-Discipline Coordination:
Coordinate pigging and integrity scopes with SURF, flow assurance, regulatory, and construction teams.
Ensure pigging and integrity activities integrate with SIMOPS, and marine operation windows.
Respond to technical queries (TQs), RFIs, and integrity-related clarifications.
Documentation, Reporting & Regulatory Compliance:
Prepare engineering deliverables including pigging procedures, integrity assessments, readiness reports, as-found/as-left documentation, and close-out records. Ensure compliance with Equinor governing documents, Worley standards, and U.S. offshore regulations (MMA, USCG).Support audits, lessons learned workshops, and assurance reviews related to integrity and pigging activities
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, petroleum, subsea, or pipeline engineering; advanced degree preferred.10+ years of experience in pipeline pigging, and offshore operations.
Strong understanding of pigging technologies and pipeline decommissioning and abandonment engineering.
Experience with offshore pipeline operations, barrier/isolation philosophy, nitrogen displacement, and cleaning programs.
Excellent communication, analysis, documentation, and multi-discipline interface skills.
Benefits:
PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan. PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future. Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws. Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply. Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) The physical and mental requirements described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
