Area Lead for Pipeline (Nationals Only)

About the role

The Area Lead for Pipeline will coordinate and manage all activities required to deliver onshore pipelines and beach valve stations ready for operation. This senior position ensures compliance with quality, safety, budget and schedule while aligning internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate onshore pipeline and valve station delivery, ensuring fitness‑for‑purpose standards.
• Plan upcoming tasks, identify problem areas and implement solutions in coordination with offshore and CPF activities.
• Drive decision‑making and alignment among internal teams and external contractors (EPSCC) and third‑party stakeholders.
• Monitor and control contractor performance against HSE, QA/QC, technical, cost and schedule obligations.
• Manage technical issue resolution, interface management with offshore packages and third‑party tie‑ins, and oversee permit acquisition for over 200 crossings.

Required profile

• 10+ years of experience in oil and gas projects, preferably in pipeline construction and commissioning.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage technical issues.
• Strong understanding of gas processes, main equipment, construction and commissioning specifics.
• Fluent English and an engineering degree or equivalent.

Required skills

• Project planning and scheduling
• Cost control and change management
• Gas process knowledge
• Construction and commissioning coordination
• HSE compliance and interface management