Piping Material Engineer (Offshore)

Saipem; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Saipem is seeking a Senior Piping Materials Engineer to lead offshore piping material management on EPC projects, including FPSO work. You will oversee quality, budgets, and schedules and interface with procurement, construction, and engineering teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, 10+ years of EPC offshore experience, and strong knowledge of ASME/ASTM/API piping standards. Proficiency with Marian, SPMat, JES, or PIPICOM is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of EPC experience, preferably offshore fixed facilities and FPSO projects.
• Strong knowledge of piping materials codes: ASME, ASTM, API.
• Hands-on experience with material management software: Marian, SPMat, JES, or PIPICOM.
• Strong coordination, review, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for quality, budget, and schedule of offshore piping materials.
• Develop and issue piping material specifications as per design and project requirements.
• Perform pipe wall thickness calculations based on process and design conditions.
• Prepare technical specifications for procurement of piping components and valves.
• Carry out technical bid evaluations and assist in vendor selection.
• Review and approve vendor documents for piping materials and components.
• Coordinate with the inspection team during material inspections and clarifications.
• Ensure proper material management using Piping Material Management Systems.
• Interface with procurement, construction, and other engineering teams to ensure smooth execution.
• Support resolution of material-related issues during construction and commissioning phases.

Skills

Strong coordination skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

Marian

SmartPlant Materials (SPMat)

JES

PIPICOM

Job description

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field
• 10+ years of relevant experience in EPC projects, preferably in Offshore fixed facilities and FPSO Projects
• Strong knowledge of international codes and standards related to piping materials (ASME, ASTM, API)
• Hands-on experience with material management software such as Marian, SmartPlant Materials (SPMat), JES, or PIPICOM
• Good understanding of Offshore piping systems, materials compatibility, and valve/piping component specifications
• Strong coordination, review, and communication skills

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field
• 10+ years of relevant experience in EPC projects, preferably in Offshore fixed facilities and FPSO Projects
• Strong knowledge of international codes and standards related to piping materials (ASME, ASTM, API)
• Hands-on experience with material management software such as Marian, SmartPlant Materials (SPMat), JES, or PIPICOM
• Good understanding of Offshore piping systems, materials compatibility, and valve/piping component specifications
• Strong coordination, review, and communication skills

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for Quality, Budget, and Schedule of all activities related to Offshore piping materials.
• Develop and issue Project Piping Material Specifications as per design and project requirements.
• Perform pipe wall thickness calculations based on process and design conditions.
• Prepare technical specifications for the procurement of piping components and valves.
• Carry out technical bid evaluations and assist in vendor selection.
• Review and approve vendor documents for piping materials and components.
• Coordinate with the inspection team during material inspections and clarifications.
• Ensure proper material management using Piping Material Management Systems.
• Interface with procurement, construction, and other engineering teams to ensure smooth execution.
• Support resolution of material-related issues during construction and commissioning phases.