Pipeline NOC Engineer

Pipeline NOC Engineer

Responsibilities

• Review and assess NOC applications for construction, excavation, road crossings, utility diversions, infrastructure developments, and third-party works near live hydrocarbon pipelines and onshore assets
• Conduct technical evaluations of method statements, construction drawings, engineering designs, and risk assessments to ensure safe execution of proposed works
• Determine and apply standard and project-specific NOC conditions to ensure risks remain As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP)
• Process NOCs through electronic authority systems and ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements and response timelines
• Support internal projects in obtaining approvals and NOCs from relevant external authorities and utility providers
• Escalate complex or non-standard applications for technical review where required
• Design and recommend appropriate pipeline corridor protection systems including slab protection, crash barriers, warning signage, fencing, berms, road crossings, and desert crossings
• Ensure adequate protection measures are incorporated for works near buried pipelines to prevent third-party damage
• Identify locations where pipeline rehabilitation may be required due to roadworks, bridges, or major infrastructure developments
• Coordinate with operations and technical teams regarding pipeline protection requirements and integrity risks
• Conduct corridor inspections and support patrolling teams where necessary
• Visit high-risk NOC sites to verify contractor compliance and enforce approved NOC conditions during execution

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent discipline
• Minimum 10 years of experience in gas plants, transmission pipelines, or pipeline operations
• Strong understanding of pipeline design, integrity management, and corridor protection systems
• Experience in utility coordination, authority approvals, and NOC management within oil and gas infrastructure