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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