Face to Face
Bhaskar Neogi
Pipeline Integrity Advisor

What do badminton, the pipeline and fish from all over the world have in common? Look no further than Alyeska’s very own Bhaskar Neogi. When he’s not working to ensure pipeline stability, the nationally ranked badminton contender enjoys caring for the eclectic fish that inhabit his 2000-gallon reef aquarium.

Neogi spoke about his job -- something he loves to do. He’s previously spoken to audiences at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and different professional organizations in the Lower 48.

Q: Describe your position at Alyeska.

A: I work with the mainline and the fuel gas line programs from an integrity management standpoint. I work a lot with in-line inspection data and pipeline repair and am accountable for integrating all the technical data for all the various programs for integrity management.

Q: What is your typical daily routine?

A: There is no typical day. Usually I come in, check my calendar and plan for work. Oftentimes I help direct some of the work in the field. After work, I help run the Fairbanks Men’s soccer league and play on it as well. I also play badminton six days a week and coach kids’ badminton for the Arctic winter games.

Q: How did you begin your engineering career?

A: I have a master’s degree in mechanical engineering, which suits me well for the type of tasks I do. I earned my bachelor’s degree in chemistry and am a corrosion subject matter expert. I received both my degrees from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Q: How did you end up in Alaska?

A: I was born in India, but I’ve lived all over the world, including Africa and the Middle East, and I finished high school in England. My dad is an engineer and worked on various projects in third world countries. My uncle was a professor at UAF in seismology. I came here for college and decided to stay. I love Alaska.

Q: What’s the best part about your job?

A: I love my job. I can’t believe I get paid to have so much fun. There are a lot of incredibly bright people around me—I feel like I’m always learning. Great people work here, and I’m fortunate to work in such a terrific department. The management in engineering offers a lot of real world experience. I believe I can grow a lot both technically and as a human being under their guidance. One of the great things about my job is I get to go out in the field, interact with various government agencies, engineering contractors and pipeline companies. I’m very proud of the integrity management program at Alyeska.