Principal Piping Stress Engineer

KBR, Inc; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Singapore is seeking a Principal Piping Stress Engineer with over 12 years of experience in the Oil & Gas sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing technical requirements, performing static analyses, and ensuring compliance with international standards. A degree in Mechanical Engineering and strong knowledge of piping stress checks are required. This role offers an opportunity to work on critical projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years’ experience in Oil & Gas/FPSO/Offshore platforms.
• 5 years minimum as Piping Stress Engineer or Lead Stress Engineer.
• Familiar with ANSI/ASME/API standards.

Responsibilities

• Review technical requirements for piping stress engineering.
• Perform static analysis using CAESAR II for various load cases.
• Monitor, check, and approve stress calculations.

Skills

Piping stress checks

Communication skills

Interface knowledge with engineering

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAESAR II

MS Office

Job description

Title:

Principal Piping Stress Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Review the Client’s technical requirements for Piping stress Engineering and establish the stress design basis/philosophy for various load cases, specification, Standards and guidelines for stress engineering execution

• Prepare stress critical line list as per the critical line selection criteria plan, schedule and progress control for the critical computer stress calculations and visual reviews

• Perform static analysis using CAESAR II for the load cases such as dead weight, sustained loads, thermal expansion/contraction, Wave acceleration, Hag/sag Deflections, occasional and environmental loads, blast load, fatigue, slug, transportation, module lift and vibration analysis

• Provide effective stress solution for the Topside modules critical Piping and Deck Piping which involves equipment’s such as Compressor, Turbines, Pumps, vessels, separator, Heat exchangers and Pipe rack Piping, etc. - Selection of spring hangers, expansion joints and special supports and preparation of data sheets for the same

• Provide technical solution for the non-critical line by performing visual reviews Selection of spring hangers, expansion joints and special supports and preparation of data sheets for the same

• Monitor, check and approve stress calculations as per the checking procedure Collaborate well within team and communicate effectively with Piping Lead Engineer

• Vendor drawing review for the static Equipment’s/Rotating Equipment’s/Packages and ensure all the piping loads are within the recommended limit Stress check on the IFC Isometrics/Pipe supports and preparation of stress Isometrics and stress reports

Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, with exposure to piping stress checks and supports design

• Has minimum 12 years’ of experience in Oil & Gas FPSO/Offshore platforms/Petrochemical/Refinery industry

• Should have worked as Piping Stress Engineer/Lead Stress Engineer for FPSO/offshore Platform based Projects for a minimum of 5 years

• Must be familiar with International standards such as ANSI/ASME/API standard for Piping Stress Knowledge in NORSOK/UKCS/Australian standards

• Good written and verbal communications skills

• Sufficient work experience and knowledge in Piping layout/Design/Pipe support/E3D/S3D

• Good interface knowledge with Process Engineering/Structural Engineering/Naval/Safety

• Knowledge in MS Office Applications