Lead Pipeline Manager

Cairn Oil and Gas

Website: cairnindia.com
Job details:

At Vedanta, we believe that human capital is our core asset. Identifying internal talent and elevating them to enhanced leadership roles is the hallmark of our organization’s DNA and has been the key factor in delivering our rapid growth.

Cairn Oil & Gas is the largest private oil and gas exploration and production company in India, accounting for more than a quarter of India’s domestic crude oil production. At Cairn, we are committed to playing a lead role in the energy security of the country and geared up towards contributing half of India’s crude production. In this context, we are looking for a dynamic leader for the role of Lead Pipeline Manager.

The incumbent will be responsible for leading and supervising the execution of onshore pipeline infrastructure for upstream and midstream oil & gas operations. The role includes managing construction, installation, and commissioning of oil, gas, water injection, power fluid, and production fluid pipelines, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery in compliance with Indian statutory norms and international standards.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end execution of cross-country and facility pipeline projects across Rajasthan assets
• Supervise pipeline construction activities including ROW clearing, trenching, welding, lowering, backfilling, hydrotesting, pigging, and commissioning
• Coordinate EPC contractors to ensure adherence to project schedules, specifications, quality, and safety requirements
• Collaborate with engineering teams and consultants to review MTOs, isometrics, construction drawings, and route maps
• Ensure constructability, access planning, and route optimization across varied terrain (desert, rocky, agricultural)
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOP studies, constructability assessments, and modification reviews
• Support pipeline execution planning, contractor mobilization, and resource allocation
• Review and approve construction packs, route maps, and field modification requests
• Participate in shutdown planning, tie-in activities, and commissioning coordination
• Track and report pipeline KPIs including progress, cost, safety, and quality metrics
• Prepare daily, weekly, and management-level execution and risk reports
• Present execution status, risks, and mitigation plans to senior management
• Ensure strict compliance with oil & gas regulations, HSE standards, permit-to-work systems, and environmental norms
• Drive and sustain a strong safety culture across all pipeline construction phases
• Conduct toolbox talks, job safety analyses (JSAs), safety audits, and site inspections
• Participate in incident investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Monitor PPE usage, emergency preparedness, and response protocols at all pipeline sites
• Implement QA/QC procedures including NDTs, holiday testing, hydrotesting, documentation, and audit readiness
• Conduct audits and ensure closure of non-conformances
• Liaise with local authorities, landowners, regulatory bodies, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders for ROW management and statutory approvals
• Maintain statutory, quality, and construction documentation for compliance and audits
• Ensure construction activities comply with environmental regulations
• Identify, monitor, and mitigate environmental risks (spills, emissions, land disturbance)
• Support land restoration, sustainability initiatives, and environmental protection plans
• Implement and support energy-efficiency initiatives to reduce resource consumption
• Analyze energy usage patterns and recommend optimization strategies
• Fulfil designated role in pipeline emergency response planning and execution
• Ensure readiness of emergency equipment and response protocols during construction
• Participate in mock drills and emergency scenario evaluations

Qualification Criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Pipeline Engineering
• 12+ years of experience in executing onshore pipeline projects in upstream/midstream oil & gas sectors
• Strong knowledge of pipeline codes and standards (ASME B31.4, B31.8, API 1104, API 5L)
• Familiarity with NDT techniques, WPS/PQR, hydrotesting, and QA/QC protocols
• Experience with above/below ground pipelines, EOR techniques (water/polymer injection), and live line tie-ins
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools
• Strong leadership, field management, and stakeholder coordination skills
• Awareness of Indian regulatory frameworks (OISD, PNGRB, PESO, CGWA)

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