Raymond Lian

Pipeline Engineering | Technical Assurance | Asset Integrity Management | Independent Verification | Project Delivery - Gas & Energy Infrastructure | CPEng | RPEQ | RPEV

Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia

About

Raymond is a Chartered and Registered Professional Engineer (i.e. RPEQ, RPEV and CPEng) with over 16 years of experience delivering oil and gas and energy infrastructure projects across Australia and internationally. Technical expertise in onshore and subsea pipeline engineering, brownfield infrastructure delivery and multidisciplinary project coordination across project development, FEED and detailed design phases. Professional experiences including project delivery and engineering roles with major Gas Operator and Tier 1 Contractor, i.e. APA Group, Central Petroleum and Worley, supporting gas transmission pipelines and energy infrastructure developments. Throughout my career, I have been focusing on delivering safe, reliable, and commercially optimised pipeline systems through all design engineering phases of development, ranging from Concept Select to Detailed Design, construction support, and lifecycle integrity management. I have led a pipeline team for large scale multidisciplinary engineering project, governed pipeline standards as a technical authority, and provided strategic guidance on risk, integrity, and regulatory compliance for major operators including APA, Central Petroleum, TotalEnergies, Chevron, ExxonMobil, Santos, and QGC. My expertise spans AS/NZS 2885, APGA CoP, DNVGL-ST‑F101, and risk‑based engineering methodologies, with a strong track record in developing and implementing Pipeline Integrity Management Plans that reduce downtime and extend asset life. I’m passionate about solving complex engineering challenges, strengthening safety outcomes, and ensuring pipeline assets operate with long‑term integrity. I thrive in environments where technical depth, leadership, and cross‑discipline collaboration come together to deliver high‑value energy infrastructure. If you’re looking for a senior pipeline engineering professional who brings technical authority, practical field experience, and a strong commitment to safe and efficient operations, I’d welcome the opportunity to connect.

Experience

  • Senior Pipeline Engineer at APA Group
    Feb 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

    • Act as Project Lead Pipeline Engineer delivering AS/NZS 2885 compliant design for major transmission gas pipeline infrastructure • Provide technical governance and engineering assurance across pipeline design deliverables • Lead Pipeline Safety Management Studies (SMS) ensuring alignment with regulatory and operational risk requirements • Interface with Construction, Operations, HSEH and Asset Management teams to ensure constructability and fit-for-purpose outcomes • Support procurement and vendor engagement for critical pipeline components

  • Principal Pipeline Engineer at Central Petroleum
    Jan 2024 - Feb 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Acted as Pipeline Engineering Technical Authority and Company Standards custodian • Provided Owner’s Engineer oversight for externally delivered pipeline projects, ensuring design integrity and compliance • Led AS/NZS 2885.6 Pipeline Safety Management Studies (SMS), supporting risk-based engineering decisions • Developed and implemented Pipeline Integrity Management Plans for operational assets • Supported regulatory compliance, licence requirements and engagement with regulators

  • Senior Pipeline Engineer at WorleyParsons
    Sep 2018 - Jan 2024 · 5 yrs 5 mos

    • Delivered concept select, FEED and detailed design for oil and gas pipeline systems in accordance with AS/NZS 2885, and Coal Seam Gas Upstream Gathering Network as per APGA CoP. • Acted as technical focal point ensuring design compliance and multidisciplinary coordination • Supported procurement and vendor engagement for pipeline components • Contributed to project delivery ensuring alignment with constructability, operability and client requirements.

  • Pipeline Engineer at OSD Pty Ltd.
    Apr 2017 - Sep 2018 · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Delivered pipeline engineering and integrity support across Australian and international projects • Performed fitness-for-purpose assessments and corrosion susceptibility studies • Supported detailed design engineering and subsea pipeline projects • Engaged with clients and stakeholders to support engineering and operational requirements

  • Senior Pipeline Specialist at Lloyd's Register Energy
    Feb 2014 - Aug 2016 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    • Delivered independent design appraisal and certification for pipeline systems worldwide. • Provided engineering assurance and compliance verification for major pipeline development projects worldwide. • Acted as technical focal point for pipeline engineering assessments. • Supported operators in maintaining regulatory compliance and integrity management.