Piping Material Engineer

KBR, Inc; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Piping Material Engineer in Chennai to select and specify piping materials for oil and gas operations, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role covers metallic and non-metallic systems, with emphasis on codes and standards, design calculations, and vendor coordination. The candidate will prepare datasheets, materials specifications, and bid evaluations while working with cross-functional teams across centers and vendors.

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 across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Piping Material index and classes for Process & Utilities.
• Prepare Valve datasheets and Piping Specialty items datasheets.
• Write Technical / Purchase specifications for Bulks, Valves, etc.
• Review vendor documents & drawings for approval.

Skills

Communication skills

Team coordination

Technical writing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Material management tools

Job description

## Piping Material EngineerApplylocations: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Indiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 7 Days Agojob requisition id: R2125953**Title:**Piping Material EngineerKBR 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.**Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!**#LI-AS1