Lead Piping Engineer

Job Title: Lead Piping Engineer

Department: Projects

Location: Hazira

Experience: 15+ Years

Salary- 12-14 LPA

Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Additional certifications in piping engineering, QA/QC, or safety will be an added advantage.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Piping Engineer with 8-10 years of hands-on experience in the execution of Above ground piping projects. The ideal candidate should have executed piping works for large-scale Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, Chemical, or Process Plant projects.. The candidate will be responsible for planning, supervising, coordinating, and ensuring timely execution of piping activities while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute piping installation activities in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and project schedules.
• Review piping isometrics, P&IDs, GADs, piping layouts, and vendor drawings before execution.
• Coordinate with client, subcontractor, GBL site & HO team for smooth project execution.
• Supervise fabrication, erection, fit-up, alignment, welding, testing, flushing, and reinstatement activities.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, applicable codes, and client requirements.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.
• Monitor subcontractor resource productivity and ensure optimize resource utilization.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and monitor their performance.
• Ensure availability of FIM materials, consumables, tools, tackles, and equipment.
• Resolve site-related engineering and construction issues in coordination with client teams.
• Plan hydrotesting, pneumatic testing, flushing, pigging, chemical cleaning activities.
• Ensure all piping supports are installed as per approved drawings.
• Verify material traceability and proper identification throughout construction.
• Coordinate with QA/QC for inspections, weld visual inspection, NDT, punch point closure, and documentation.
• Participate in client review meetings, inspections and internal quality audits.
• Ensure strict compliance with HSE requirements and promote a zero-incident work culture.
• Maintain site documentation including DPRs, material reconciliation, work permits, and progress measurements.

Technical Skills

• Thorough knowledge of piping fabrication and erection practices.
• Ability to interpret:
• P&IDs
• Piping Isometrics
• GADs
• Plot Plans
• Equipment Layouts
• Support Drawings
• Line Lists
• Knowledge of ASME B31.3, ASME Section IX, API, ASTM, MSS, and relevant IS standards.
• Experience in CS, SS, Alloy Steel, Duplex SS piping works.
• Familiarity with hydrotesting, pneumatic testing, flushing, passivation, pickling, and commissioning procedures.
• Knowledge of welding procedures, WPS/PQR, welder qualification, and NDT requirements.
• Experience in material reconciliation and piping quantity measurement.
• Familiarity with construction management software and MS Office.

Preferred Experience

Candidates having experience in one or more of the following will be preferred:

• Petrochemical plants
• Chemical plants

Desired Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent planning and scheduling abilities.
• Good communication and client coordination skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to work under tight project schedules.
• High commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.
• Knowledge of permit-to-work systems and construction safety practices.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely completion of assigned piping works.
• Achievement of planned productivity targets.
• Zero major safety violations.
• Compliance with quality standards and minimal rework.
• Effective subcontractor and manpower management.
• Successful completion of hydrotests and mechanical completion milestones.
• Timely closure of punch points and commissioning support.