National Oilwell Varco is hiring | Lead Piping Engineer | Degree in Mechanical engineering |

Position – Lead Piping Engineer
National Oilwell Varco
Location – Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Exp. – 15+ years

Job description

• Plan and Implement the Piping Engineering activities on projects and tenders under the direction of Engineering Manager.
• Lead, coordinate, and manage the discipline group. Ensure the safe, effective, and successful implementation and delivery of engineering projects.
• To mentor, coach, and train staff in work processes and values to have consistency across projects.
• Preparation of Deliverable list & Schedule, Man-hour estimate and Progress report
• Plan and identify resource requirements in consultation with the Engineering Manager.
• Ensure safe, effective, and successful implementation of piping engineering activities within budget and schedule requirements.
• Participate in engineering assignments such as assisting with the development of specifications, datasheets, calculations, drawings, material take-offs
• Prepare Material requisition, Technical bid evaluations, and review vendor drawings
• Co-ordinate the development of 3D modeling activities of skid packages.
• Participate in reviewing and checking designs, drawings, and data from other parties/execution offices
• Take part in 3D Model reviews, Construction reviews, Design reviews
• Review materials take-offs and bill of materials. Ensure that the quantities are within budget and any changes are documented with approval from the Engineering Manager/Project manager.
• Review and Check 2D drawings such as Equipment layout, piping layout, general arrangement drawings, piping isometrics, Support plan, and other drawings in accordance with Client specifications.
• Bring to the attention of the necessary parties, any problems, assistance, or matters that may affect quality, deadlines, or costs.
• Establish good working relationships and communication with all Leads, Managers, and clients.
• Interface with Subcontractors, Suppliers, and Vendors for completion of engineering activities
• Adhere to the HSE requirements stipulated by Company/Clients
• Visit yard during construction and understand improvements needed in the design
• Maintain Quality documentation and report any non-compliances for process improvement.
• Conduct regular meetings with staff to discuss technical, procedural, and operational issues and work practices, and to formulate areas for improvement along with possible solutions.
• Standardization of Design Procedures, Checklist and Guidelines.
• Undertake any other general duties that may be requested. The list of duties is not exhaustive in any way and may change at any time.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical engineering from an accredited university or equivalent
• Experience in a similar position working for EPC Projects in Oil & Gas sector, especially in piping engineering activities related to Process skids
• Must have a good working knowledge of piping codes and standards (ASME, ASTM, API, ANSI etc…)
• Engineer shall have good interface knowledge with other disciplines especially Process, Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation, etc. and knowledge of all discipline documents and drawings is required
• Verbal and written communication using English is compulsory
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural team environment
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Should be able to work on fast track projects and deliver as per project schedule.
• Proficient in handling the project operations entailing planning, resource utilization, quality management & manpower management.
• Complete understanding of constructability, operability and maintainability requirements
• Strong work ethic and proactive drive to deliver projects within schedule
• Ensure deliverables meet strict quality standards
• Maintaining the highest levels of Health and Safety
• Minimum of 15-20 years of work experience in the Oil & Gas industry with at least 5 years in a similar position.