Senior Flow Assurance Engineer
2 days ago
Basingstoke
Overview: A Flow Assurance Engineer is required to support major international oil and gas projects, providing technical leadership within the Flow Assurance discipline. The role is based within a project engineering team in the UK and supports activities across the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and concept development through to Basic Design/FEED, detailed engineering, execution, and handover to operations. The role may also involve supporting carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) projects, including the assessment and definition of CO₂ transportation systems, evaluation of operating envelopes, and contribution to studies addressing flow assurance challenges specific to CO₂ transport and thermohydraulic behaviour. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare technical documentation for Flow Assurance activities across all project phases, including Conceptual Studies, FEED, tendering, detailed engineering, and operations., • Support Call for Tender processes and supplier selection activities, including technical evaluations, clarifications, and recommendations., • Review and approve FEED, tender, and detailed engineering deliverables prepared by contractors., • Provide technical support to interface disciplines such as Pipelines/Subsea, Process/Facilities, and Operations to ensure integrated engineering solutions., • Support operations during start-up, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities as required., • Act as Project Discipline Lead (PDL) for Flow Assurance scope, including oversight of team deliverables., • Collaborate closely with Subsea Systems and other engineering disciplines throughout project execution., • Manage interfaces with Reservoir Engineering and Laboratory teams., • Perform technical and administrative PDL duties on complex projects., • Support preparation of manhour estimates for new proposals., • Monitor and report changes in scope impacting project schedules and resource requirements., • Ensure compliance with international standards, codes, and industry best practices., • Apply and advise on internal standards and HSEQ policies, contributing to their development where required., • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives. Experience: • Extensive experience as a Flow Assurance Engineer across all project phases, from concept through execution and handover to operations., • Experience in multidisciplinary engineering environments within oil and gas or energy projects. Technical Knowledge: • Strong foundation in thermodynamics and fluid dynamics., • Proven ability to identify, define, and analyse complex multiphase hydrocarbon flow systems., • Ability to critically review Flow Assurance deliverables ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with standards and procedures., • Proficiency in industry software such as OLGA, PVTSim, Multiflash, Pipenet, Pipesim, HYSYS, and UniSim., • Familiarity with programming languages such as MATLAB, C++, or Python is advantageous. Process & Project Skills: • Experience with technical audits, design and safety reviews, HAZOP, HAZID, and risk assessments., • Strong communication skills with the ability to interface effectively across disciplines, contractors, and management levels., • Good understanding of project planning, execution, and delivery processes., • Ability to integrate HSE and technical risk management into engineering solutions., • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage complex and varied workloads., • Excellent engineering judgement and prioritisation skills. Desirable Experience: • Operational experience within live facilities or production environments., • Exposure to CCUS projects.