Senior LNG Piping Materials Lead

Novetus Engineering LLC; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Novetus Engineering LLC in Houston, Texas, seeks a Senior Piping Materials Engineer to define and guide material selection for LNG facilities, ensuring compliance with ASME, ASTM, API, and project specs. You will lead the piping materials scope, mentor junior engineers, coordinate with global execution centers, and support procurement, fabrication, and construction through project delivery.

Requires 8–15+ years in piping materials engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Materials

Qualifications

• 8–15+ years of piping materials engineering experience.
• Proven experience with LNG facilities or cryogenic service applications.
• Strong understanding of piping codes and standards (ASME, ASTM, API).
• Expertise in material selection for low-temperature and corrosive environments.
• Familiarity with MTOs, specifications, and procurement workflows.
• Strong analytical abilities and effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of NDE and piping system testing requirements is preferred.
• Experience with valve selection and specification is an advantage.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and sound decision-making.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsabilités

• Lead the full piping materials scope for assigned projects, including coordination with global execution centers.
• Establish, manage, and monitor project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Track progress throughout project execution and provide regular updates.
• Work closely with project managers, engineering teams, and clients to clarify objectives and define scope.
• Create, update, and maintain piping material specifications, classes, and datasheets for LNG and related facilities.
• Review and approve vendor documentation, material submissions, and technical deviations.
• Oversee the checking and release of piping deliverables for downstream use.
• Support procurement activities by preparing requisitions and evaluating vendor bids.
• Collaborate with stress, process, mechanical, and construction teams to confirm material compatibility and constructability.
• Provide technical support during fabrication, installation, and commissioning.
• Conduct failure investigations and recommend corrective measures when necessary.
• Participate in design reviews and constructability assessments.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to ongoing process improvements.
• Supervise and guide junior engineers and designers.
• Lead routine design reviews and ensure alignment across engineering disciplines.
• Promote a collaborative, efficient, and high-performing team environment.
• Interface with civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and process safety teams to ensure seamless integration of piping systems.
• Review and approve vendor drawings.
• Take part in design reviews, HAZOP sessions, and project presentations.
• Address technical inquiries and manage design changes effectively.
• Implement quality control practices and conduct periodic design audits.
• Verify that all deliverables meet project requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Identify and mitigate risks that could affect project execution.

Connaissances

LNG facilities

Piping materials

Materials selection

Codes & standards

Low-temp/cryogenic

Procurement workflows

NDE knowledge

Valve selection

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Quality assurance

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Engineering

Description du poste

Novetus Engineering LLC in Houston, Texas, seeks a Senior Piping Materials Engineer to define and guide material selection for LNG facilities, ensuring compliance with ASME, ASTM, API, and project specs. You will lead the piping materials scope, mentor junior engineers, coordinate with global execution centers, and support procurement, fabrication, and construction through project delivery.

Requires 8–15+ years in piping materials engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Materials