Petroleum LNG Engineer - Independent Engineer (LNG & Thermal Power)

Position Title

Petroleum LNG Engineer – Independent Engineer (LNG & Thermal Power)

Business Line

Bureau Veritas – Energy & Projects / Power, LNG & Industrial Services

Reporting Line

Technical Manager / Project Director / Business Line Manager

Work Location

Vietnam / Project-based (Office & Site Assignments)

Role Purpose

The Petroleum LNG Engineer acts as an Independent Technical Engineer providing engineering assessment, design verification, and conformity evaluation for LNG terminals and LNG-fired thermal power plant projects.

The role ensures that LNG and petroleum systems are:

• Designed, constructed, commissioned, and operated in compliance with
  international codes & standards, contractual requirements, and regulatory frameworks
• Assessed objectively in accordance with Bureau Veritas’ independence, integrity, and impartiality principles
• Aligned with Owner, Lender, and Regulatory Authority expectations across the full project lifecycle

Scope of Services (Independent Engineer Context)

The engineer delivers third-party technical assurance for:

• LNG receiving and regasification terminals
• LNG storage and fuel gas supply systems
• Petroleum and cryogenic equipment supporting LNG thermal power plants
• EPC and Owner-Operator project phases including Feasibility, FEED, EPC, Commissioning, and Operations

Key Responsibilities

1. Independent Technical Review & Design Verification

(Core BV Assurance Function)

• Perform independent technical review of:
• LNG terminal layouts and system configurations
• Process design (PFDs, P&IDs)
• Mass & energy balance calculations
• Equipment sizing and datasheets
• Assess technical adequacy of:
• LNG storage systems
• Regasification and send-out systems
• Fuel gas conditioning and pressure control systems
• Verify compliance with:
• Applicable international codes and standards
• Project specifications and Employer’s Requirements
• Issue technical review reports, conformity statements, and non-conformance observations.

2. LNG Terminal & Petroleum Equipment Expertise

(Subject-Matter Authority)

• Act as independent technical specialist for:
• Cryogenic LNG pumps (in-tank / HP send-out)
• LNG vaporizers (ORV, SCV, AAV)
• LNG unloading systems and jetty interfaces
• Boil-Off Gas (BOG) management systems
• Fuel gas metering and isolation systems
• Review OEM documentation for:
• Design adequacy
• Material suitability for cryogenic service
• Safety and operability
• Assess equipment conformity against:
• API, ASME, ISO
• NFPA 59A
• SIGTTO / GIIGNL recommendations

3. EPC & Vendor Assurance

(Third-Party Verification Role)

• Review EPC technical deliverables at each project stage.
• Perform independent:
• Technical bid evaluations
• Vendor design and manufacturing reviews
• Participate as independent party in:
• Design review workshops
• FAT, SAT, and manufacturing inspections
• Identify technical risks, gaps, and deviations early and recommend mitigation measures.

4. Safety, Risk & Regulatory Assessment

(Risk-Based Assurance)

• Participate in and technically challenge:
• HAZID, HAZOP, QRA, ENVID studies
• Assess LNG safety systems including:
• Emergency Shutdown (ESD)
• Fire & Gas detection
• Relief and depressurization systems
• Evaluate compliance with:
• Local authority requirements
• Permitting and licensing conditions
• Provide independent technical opinion on safety and operability.

5. Construction, Commissioning & Operational Readiness

(Lifecycle Assurance)

• Conduct site visits to verify:
• Construction conformity to approved design
• Installation quality of LNG and petroleum equipment
• Review and assess:
• Pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures
• LNG cool-down and start-up readiness
• Support acceptance testing and performance verification.
• Provide independent assessment of:
• Operational readiness
• Long-term reliability and maintainability risks

Health, Safety, Quality & Ethics (BV Mandatory Requirements)

• Strict compliance with:
• Bureau Veritas QHSE policies
• BV Code of Ethics & Business Conduct
• Maintain absolute technical independence and impartiality from EPCs, vendors, and operators.
• Promote a strong safety culture and risk-based decision making.

Qualification & Experience Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in:
• Petroleum Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Master’s degree is an advantage

Professional Experience

• Minimum 8–12 years of experience in:
• LNG terminals and LNG facilities
• Petroleum or gas processing systems
• Demonstrated experience in:
• LNG storage, regasification, and fuel gas systems
• EPC project execution and/or Owner-Operator support
• Experience in independent engineering, certification, owner’s engineer, or third-party consultancy is highly preferred.

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of:
• LNG thermodynamics and cryogenic behavior
• LNG safety philosophy
• Petroleum equipment and materials for low-temperature service
• Familiarity with:
• Aspen HYSYS / Aspen Plus
• Engineering documentation and review workflows
• Ability to issue structured, defensible technical opinions.

Soft Skills & Professional Behaviors

(Aligned with Bureau Veritas Values)

• High integrity and ethical standards
• Strong analytical judgment and attention to detail
• Clear technical communication (written and verbal)
• Ability to challenge designs constructively and independently
• Organized, methodical, and client-focused

Language

• Fluent English (written & spoken)
• Additional languages are an advantage

Preferred Certifications (Advantage)

• Certified LNG Professional / LNG terminal operations certification
• HAZOP / Functional Safety certification
• Professional Engineer (PE) / Chartered Engineer (CEng)
• BV technical authorization or equivalent independent engineer accreditation