Project Engineer (Piping) Oil & Gas

Job Title: Project Coordinator (Piping)

Location: Midland, TX

Experience: 8-15 Years

Industry: Oil & Gas - Upstream and Midstream

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Project Coordinator (Piping) to support piping inspection and replacement programs in the Oil & Gas industry. The ideal candidate will have strong project coordination skills, experience with piping inspection, and knowledge of Management of Change (MOC) documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate piping inspection programs and work with Operations and Maintenance teams to prioritize inspections based on planned shutdowns and maintenance schedules.

• Review piping inspection reports and coordinate replacement activities for pipes that fail inspection.

• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Land teams to plan and schedule piping replacement work.

• Conduct field walks and inspections to validate piping replacement scope.

• Redline P&IDs to reflect proposed piping material changes.

• Prepare MOC supporting documentation, including Bill of Materials (BOM), Scope of Work (SOW), and redlined P&IDs.

• Coordinate with Company Engineers who will manage the formal MOC approval process.

• Develop and maintain overall piping inspection and replacement schedules, including immediate repairs and future replacements.

• Prepare management status reports covering inspection progress, replacement status, schedule changes, actual versus planned costs, cost projections, downtime impact, and vendor inventory.

• Potentially support or lead site Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) to verify that piping replacements meet MOC requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

• 8-15 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry, preferably in upstream and midstream operations.

• Experience in piping inspection coordination and piping replacement projects.

• Knowledge of MOC documentation, including P&ID redlining, BOM, and SOW preparation.

• Strong project planning, scheduling, reporting, and coordination skills.

• Ability to coordinate effectively with Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance teams.

• Experience working in the West Texas and New Mexico region is preferred.