Piping Material Engineer

Role Overview: We are looking for an experienced Piping Material Engineer with a strong background in piping material selection, specifications, procurement engineering, and vendor coordination for large-scale EPC/EPCM projects. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in international design codes, piping material engineering deliverables, and cross-functional technical coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Piping Material Engineering & Specifications;

• Preparation and maintenance of Piping Material Specifications (PMS) & Valve Material Specifications (VMS).
• Develop and review piping specifications, line class design, and related engineering documents.
• Ensure material selection aligns with service conditions, corrosion considerations, and design requirements.
• Ensure full compliance with ASME, ASTM, API, MSS, NACE and relevant international codes and standards.

Procurement Engineering;

• Prepare Material Requisitions (MRs) for piping, fittings, gaskets, valves, and special items.
• Perform and finalize Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE).
• Participate in bid clarification meetings and vendor selection discussions.
• Review and approve vendor drawings/documents, ensuring adherence to project specs and technical requirements.

Project Engineering & Coordination

• Support basic, FEED, and detailed engineering phases.
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, structural, and procurement teams.
• Handle Tender preparation including technical documentation, scope preparation, and specifications.
• Respond to technical queries (TQs), deviations, and resolve piping-material-related issues.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all piping material engineering deliverables.
• Support QA/QC requirements and ensure compliance with client and project standards.
• Assist construction and commissioning teams on material issues and resolution.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of ASME piping codes including ASME B31.3, B31.1, B16 series, and other applicable standards.
• Expert-level understanding of piping materials, metallurgy, valves, corrosion, and specialty items.
• Experience with engineering tools and databases (SmartPlant, PDS, PDMS preferred but not mandatory).
• Strong communication, technical writing, and coordination skills.
• Ability to guide and mentor junior engineers.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, with minimum 12 years of experience in related field, masters degree preferred (optional).

Preferred Industry Background

• Oil & Gas, Refinery, Petrochemical, Chemical, EPC / EPCM projects