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AMEC’s experience with developmental technologies includes world-scale gas-to-liquids (GTL) projects in the Middle East, coal-to-liquids (CTL) projects in China and heavy oil upgrading technology targeted at North and South America, the UK and the Middle East. We have also provided consulting and engineering services on novel corn fractionation, polyols and fine chemicals projects in North America.

We are a leading provider of asset support to the oil and gas industry. Our engineers service more than 200 facilities each day in almost a dozen of the key oil and gas industry locations worldwide, including the Caspian Sea and South-east Asia as well as the UK North Sea.

With annual revenues of over £2.6 billion, we have major operations in the UK and Americas and work internationally for customers from the Arctic to Australia, employing over 22,000 people in more than 30 countries worldwide. From scientists and environmental consultants, to engineers and project managers, it is our people who drive our success.

We work in diverse and often challenging environments, from sub-zero temperatures in the north of Canada to the sweltering heat of the Persian Gulf. Our scale and scope mean that whatever the territory or the technical challenges we face, we are well versed in delivering safe and sustainable projects.

Website: http://www.amec.com/
Career Opportunities: http://www.amec.com/careers.htm

Offshore Pipelines & Risers (OPR) Inc.

Offshore Pipelines & Risers (OPR) Inc. was established to provide high quality engineering consulting and procurement services for the oil & gas and shipbuilding industries. Our services focus on advanced engineering analysis, design, and construction of pipelines, risers and mooring systems, semi-sub drilling rigs and jack-ups including their topside drilling systems, BOP and riser equipment.

With headquarters located in Houston near numerous oil companies, drilling contractors, drilling/well equipment vendors, and engineering firms, OPR is in the perfect position to provide solutions and services based on our engineers/consultants expertise.

OPR is comprised of a team of highly qualified and experienced engineers with capability in multiple engineering disciplines. Our engineers work from all around the world, including Houston, Beijing, and Kuala Lumpur.

Website: http://opr-inc.com/

Career Opportunities: http://opr-inc.com/career.html

Talisman Energy Inc.

Talisman Energy Inc. is an independent upstream oil and gas company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Talisman has operations in Canada and its subsidiaries operate in the UK, Norway, Southeast Asia, North Africa and the United States. Talisman Energy Inc. established as an independent company in 1992, Talisman has grown production from 50,000 boe/d in 1992 to 452,000 boe/d in 2007. The Company’s three core areas are North America, the North Sea and Southeast Asia.

Website: http://www.talisman-energy.com/
Career Opportunities: http://www.talisman-energy.com/careers/opportunities_of_tlm.html

Pipeline Engineer, Talisman Energy

Jun 17, 2009
Pipeline Engineer

Company: T alisman Energy
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Competition Number: TML-09-024
Closing Date: Jul 3, 2009

Description:
The Pipeline Engineer supports the company Pipeline Corrosion & Integrity Engineer in day to day inspection, maintenance and repair activities of company offshore pipelines.

Responsibilities:
Day to day activities:
* Propose Plan & Schedule of Offshore Pipeline Inspection, Maintenance and Repair Activities.

Raise work orders using Computerized Inspection Management System –Credo- for the pipeline inspection, maintenance and repair works.
Discuss with relevant contractors regarding the organization and the management of pipeline works (work duration, resources, mobilization, release order issuance, etc.).

* Assist for the execution of Offshore Pipeline Inspection, Maintenance and Repair Activities.

Follow-up pipeline contractor work (offshore and onshore) and findings.
Receive and review contractor reports (time confirmation, failure records etc).

* Analyze pipeline inspection report issued by contractors / vendors. Submit comments to Pipeline Corrosion & Integrity Engineer.
* Revise and update the pipeline system data in Credo (Computerized Inspection Management System).
* Carry out daily monitoring of gas and oil corrosion inhibitor injection at TML’s offshore facilities, and advise the offshore chemist on injection adjustments if necessary to maintain the required rate.
* Check Daily laboratory analysis; highlight any non conformance of analysis.
* Study pipeline corrosion issues (e.g. ‘top of the line’ corrosion) and assist Pipeline Corrosion & Integrity Engineer during TML’s corrosion mitigation strategy development when necessary.
* Assist on Pipeline, Corrosion Inhibition or Corrosion Monitoring projects (e.g. installation of sand monitoring probes, automatic corrosion inhibitor injection system, installation of new launcher / receivers, etc.).
* Assist Topside Integrity Engineers with corrosion issues.
* Review Corrosion Inhibition performance, Corrosion Monitoring performance, Review Maintenance Pigging performance on yearly basis. Update KPI, propose corrective actions.

Weekly Activities:
* Participate to Weekly Integrity Progress Meeting.

Qualifications:
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Requirements:
The job holder should have the following:

* 3 or more years of experience in the Oil & Gas Industry, and at least 1 year or more dealing with the pipeline integrity.
* Knowledge of Risk Based Inspection (RBI) for pipelines.
* Knowledge of codes and standards especially related to pipelines.
* Well versed in pipeline inspection techniques, corrosion inhibition and corrosion monitoring.
* Willing to travel on company platforms from time to time, for supervision of contractor works on offshore pipelines.
* Good communication skills.

Special Skills:
The job holder should hold special skills as follows:
* Proficient in using Computerized Inspection Management System and MS software (Office - Word and MS Excel).

Please submit your application by July 3, 2009, stating personal details, qualifications, experience, expected salary, and contact telephone numbers to:

The Human Resources Manager
TALISMAN MALAYSIA LIMITED
Level 33, Menara CITIBANK, 165 Jalan Ampang,
50450 Kuala Lumpur

Kindly indicate the position and Competition Number applied for on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

If you are interested in this rewarding opportunity, please forward a resume via email by the closing date.

By applying for this position, you consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of the personal information provided during the application and selection process.
Contact:
Email: tmlrecruit@talisman-energy.com

Pipe Inspector

Pipeline Inspector inspects steel tubing, drill pipe, and other tubular oil well equipment for defects, using magnetic and optical inspection equipment.It also requires to position scanner (ring-shaped object containing induction coils) around pipe and connects wire to automatic graph recorder. Presses switch to start self-propelled scanner along pipe length and observes lines on graph that indicate location, type, and extent of metal blemishes, cracks, and molecular weakness. Inspects interior of pipe for surface imperfections, using optical instrument. Pipeline Inspector then need to report the finding to engineering personnel.

Requirements:

inspection of construction and maintenance projects according to Company's Technical Guidelines and applicable regulations.
adhere to safety guidelines and standards and for following safety rules and regulations to promote a positive safety culture.
adhere to environmental standards and for environmental awareness.
cost control of projects in area of responsibility.
Expected to make responsible decisions in the field for the required work to be accomplished.
Ensure no leaks, spills or releases.
Good communication and inspection skills

Pipeliner

Pipeliner or pipeline maintenance crew general duties are maintain and repair pipelines, pumping stations and storage tanks. Pipeliners work covering large stretches of pipeline that are located between pumping stations. Their routine includes application of anti-corrosive material onto pipeline systems, pipeline painting, remove grit and rust via sand blasting and ensuring pipe fittings are sound and free of leakage. It is a must for a pipeliner to know how to lay pipeline and position pipeline equipment such as fittings, pumps, valves, pipes.