Technical Consultant “Pipeline Construction”(International)

About Ministry of Mines and Petroleum

Job Summary

Ministry of Mines & Petroleum of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan is seeking for an International individual pipeline construction consultant who will assist Afghan Gas Enterprise (AGE) in design, implementation, construction, testing of high pressure gas pipeline as well as installation of a catenary pipeline bridge crossing (or open cutting) of the Balkh River. The intent is to help and assist AGE in providing a fully operational, functional and safe natural gas pipeline system in accordance with the best practices of the Natural Gas Industry.

Duties & Responsibilities

Assist and instruct AGE pipeline construction manager on all areas of pipeline design tasks such as pipeline routing, alignment sheet development, design, river crossings, temporary work space, plats/sketches/deeds, hydrostatic tests, etc.

Working onsite on a daily basis with the AGE pipeline construction team to assist and where necessary instruct the AGE pipeline construction manager on proper installation methods and international standard procedures.

Preparing daily work plan with the AGE pipeline construction manager

Anticipate construction and material issues and suggest solutions to avoid construction delays and rework

Ensure that basic safety procedures are followed

Report daily work progress and issues to the project manager

Prepare weekly progress reports on construction of the pipeline

Supervise an Assistant Project Manager, who will assist the Project Manager and act as his/her backup when he/she is on leave or attending meetings away from the project. and

Considering all required standards related to the project for safe and normal operations

All other related duties assigned by AGE / MoMP leadership if not described above

Job Requirements

Bachelor degree in relevant field

A minimum of five (5) years of experience in pipeline design and construction

Ability to read construction drawings and plans

Experience with overseas construction assignments preferably in remote areas

Experience as a Chief Inspector, Construction Engineer or similar field position

Good organizational skills

Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written

Must have the demonstrated ability to work well with others of differing cultures

Knowledge of 49, CFR Part 192, B31.8, B31.3, API 1104, ASME codes and other codes related to pipeline and station construction

Familiarity with nondestructive testing procedures and interpretation

Previous experience with working in sour gas environment is desired

Familiarity with installation of backup power generation units is desired

Submission Guideline

Interested candidates can send their expression of interest along with CV to the following address no later than 2nd August 2015
Attention: Engineer Zabihullah Sarwari
Ministry of Mines and Petroleum, Project Support Unit, Pashtonistan watt, Opposite to Ministry of Finance, Kabul - Afghanistan.

+93 (0) 700 659 737

Note: No resume will be taken under consideration without having a cover letter.
Only qualified candidates will be called for interviews and further consideration.

Functional Area

Engineering

Countries

Submission Email

zabihullahsarwari@googlemail.com

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