Pipe Stress Manager

Creative Synergies Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Synergies Group is seeking a highly experienced Pipe Stress Manager for Plant Engineering to lead and oversee pipe stress engineering across oil & gas, power, water treatment, and petrochemical projects. The role demands deep expertise in static and dynamic stress analyses and the ability to guide cross-disciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has 15–18 years of experience with a B.Tech or M.Tech degree, strong proficiency in Caesar II/AutoPIPE, NozzlePRO, and a solid grasp of ASME

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 15–18 years of relevant experience in pipe stress engineering.
• Experience in oil, gas, refineries, or petrochemical projects preferred.
• Proficiency with pipe stress software and nozzle analysis tools.
• Strong knowledge of codes and standards such as ASME B31.3/B31.1 and WRC bulletins.

Responsibilities

• Lead pipe stress engineering and analysis during design and project execution.
• Guide the team in static/dynamic stress analyses for piping connected to equipment.
• Oversee stress isometrics, line lists, and PID markups for stress systems.
• Design pipe supports including springs, expansion joints, and snubbers.
• Perform nozzle-to-shell analysis using PRG NozzlePRO per WRC methods.
• Coordinate with civil/structural for loads on foundations and supports.
• Review and check stress calculations and reports for critical piping systems.
• Support sales during proposals and client technical queries.

Skills

Pipe stress analysis

Caesar II

AutoPIPE

NozzlePRO

WRC standards

ASME B31.3/B31.1

Project leadership

Education

B.Tech / M.Tech

Tools

CAESAR II

AutoPIPE

PRG NozzlePRO

Job description

• 95% revenue from US, Europe, Japan based customers.
• Product Engineering Services (PES): Digital, Embedded, Mechanical Services
• Plant Engineering Services (Oil & Gas/ Process / Chemical Industries)
• Manufacturing Engineering Services (Discrete Manufacturing Industries)
• Founded by former Michigan State University professor, former Wipro (NYSE: WIT) EDS Chief Executive and serial entrepreneur Dr. Mukesh Gandhi
• Locations: Headquartered in the U.S., multiple centers of delivery excellence in India (Bengaluru, Pune), branch offices in Germany, the U.K, the Netherlands, and Japan.
• Culture: Creative is run on a culture of positivity, entrepreneurial spirit, customer centricity, teamwork, and meritocracy

Role: Pipe Stress Manager Plant Engineering

Experience: 15-18 Years

Educational Qualification: B.Tech / M.Tech

Technical Competencies: In depth knowledge of Pipe Stress in Multidiscipline Engineering Projects in Oil and Gas, Power Plants, Water Treatment Plants, Refineries and Petrochemicals

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee all pipe stress engineering and analysis activities during design and project execution phases.
• Guide the pipe stress team in performing static and dynamic stress analyses using relevant software (e.g., Caesar II, Auto Pipe) for piping systems connected to static and rotating equipment’s in compliance with industry standards.
• Handle engineering responsibilities for cross-country pipelines, buried pipelines, jacketed piping, and containment piping systems
• Guide the team for preparation of detailed stress isometric mark-ups, critical line list and PID markup for stress systems
• Comprehensive knowledge in designing pipe supports including spring hangers, expansion joints, and snubbers to effectively accommodate thermal expansion, vibration, and dynamic loads, ensuring piping system integrity and compliance with industry standards.
• Oversee the nozzle-to-shell junction analysis using PRG NozzlePRO and methodologies like WRC 107 and WRC 297, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Coordinate and review civil and structural load data for foundations and supports, ensuring seamless multidisciplinary alignment.
• Assign, review, and check stress calculations and reports for critical piping systems, ensuring compliance with project requirements
• Perform or guide root-cause analyses and troubleshooting for qualification and site issues related to stress/design
• Support the Sales team during the proposal phase, including participation in customer meetings to address technical queries, clarifications, and proposal walkthroughs.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree with 15–18 years of relevant experience, or master’s degree with 12–14 years of experience.
• Prior experience in engineering services companies is preferred.
• Proficiency in pipe stress analysis software (e.g., CAESAR II, Auto PIPE) and Nozzle analysis tools (e.g., PRG NozzlePRO).
• Strong understanding of relevant codes and standards: ASME B31.3, B31.1, Section VIII, and WRC bulletins.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to effectively engage with internal teams, suppliers, and clients.