Piping Material Engineer

Trinzic; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) seeks a Piping Material Engineer to define material specifications, develop data sheets, and ensure compliance across oil and gas assets in India. Focus on metallic and non-metallic piping, with involvement in code compliance and vendor reviews.

The role requires strong coordination with multiple disciplines, excellent communication skills, and hands-on expertise in piping materials and design calculations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 4 years related experience, with 6–10+ years average experience.
• Good communications and coordination with various disciplines, across different centres and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Piping Material index and Piping Material classes for Process & Utilities.
• Prepare Valve datasheets and Piping Specialty items datasheets.
• Write Technical / Purchase specifications for Bulks, Valves etc.
• Hands on experience with metallic piping (Carbon / Stainless Steel / Duplex / Super Duplex) and non-metallic piping (GRE/GRP/FRP/HDPE).
• Design calculations like Pipe wall thickness under internal pressures, for full/partial vacuum conditions, Branch Reinforcement Pads, Bends, Spectacle Blinds (Spade/Spacer).
• Review vendor documents & drawings; provide approvals.
• Technical Bid Evaluation involving discussions with Vendors.

Skills

Communications

Coordination

Vendor management

Material management tools

Piping design codes

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Material Management tools

Job description

Title:

Piping Material Engineer

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Summary Section A Piping Material Engineer in the oil and gas sector is tasked with selecting, specifying, and ensuring the quality of piping materials used across exploration, production, refining, and transportation operations. The role guarantees that all materials comply with safety, performance, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of Piping Material index, Piping Material classes for Process & Utilities.
• Preparation of Valve datasheets and Piping Specialty items datasheets
• Writing Technical / Purchase specifications for Bulks, Valves etc.
• Hands on experience in handling metallic piping like Carbon / Stainless Steel /Duplex / Super Duplex Stainless Steels & Low Alloy Steel and non-metallic piping systems such as GRE, GRP, FRP, HDPE etc.
• Design calculations like Pipe wall thickness under internal pressures, for full/partial vacuum conditions, Branch Reinforcement Pads, Bends, Spectacle Blinds (Spade/Spacer) etc.
• Hands on experience in handling metallic piping like Carbon / Stainless Steel /Duplex / Super Duplex Stainless Steels & Low Alloy Steel and non-metallic piping systems such as GRE, GRP, FRP, HDPE etc.
• Thorough knowledge of International Codes & Standards
• Preparation of Technical / Material Requisitions for Piping bulks/Valves/Specialties
• Technical Bid Evaluation involving discussions / clarifications with Vendors
• Vendor documents & drawings reviews and approval.
• Expertise in any Material Management tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 4 years related experience, with average experience ranging from 6-10+ years.
• Good communications skills & coordination with various disciplines, across different centres, vendors etc.

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