Lead Piping Engineer

  • Vadodara
  • Let Technology Services

A) Job Description:

Execute Piping engineering of projects leading a dedicated team of 4 to 8 persons. This could be an

entire small project or specific areas of a large project.

1) Single point of contact (SPOC) and accountability for quality and on-time delivery for piping

activities of assigned Project/Area.

2) Participate in Design Reviews.

3) Undertake project related interactions with Onsite coordinator.

4) Support Piping Lead in preparing proposals and manhour estimates.

5) Support Piping Lead in providing manpower forecast and manpower gap analysis. Support Piping

Lead in harmonizing allocation of shared team members.

6) Support Piping Lead in project scheduling, including extension/re-baselining needs.

7) Support Piping Lead in Interdisciplinary interfaces.

8) Support Piping Lead in Claims related to rework, extra work, idle time, etc.

9) Support Piping Lead in maintaining uniformity and enhancing efficiency of design philosophies

via regular feedback and lessons learnt data.

10) Resolve queries/concerns of team members.


B) Knowledge Base / Soft Skills

1) Hands on experience in Piping deliverables like Plot Plan, Equipment Layout, Piping Layout,

Piping MTO, Piping Isometrics, Pipe Supports.

2) Good understanding of 3D model-based detail engineering, interfaces with 3D Admin.

3) Basic understanding of Piping stress analysis concepts.

4) Good understanding of Interdisciplinary interfaces and coordination.

5) Familiarity with relevant codes and standards.

6) Good understanding of Brownfield / Turnaround / MOC projects involving interfaces with

existing facilities.

7) Strong proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point, MS Paint.

8) Good English communication skills – written and oral.


Below experience will be an added advantage

1) Overall awareness and understanding of Project lifecycle, Piping detail engineering process,

timelines and milestones.

2) Subcontracting.

3) Site posting experience during construction phase.

4) Working with Laser Scan Inputs.

5) Experience in Piping Material Specification and Valves procurement.

6) Working knowledge of 3D modelling.


C) Position specific requirements

(1) Sector - Oil & Gas and/or Chemical

(2) Educational Qualification - Mechanical Engineering Degree/Diploma from a reputed institute.

(3) Software exposure - Navisworks

(4) Experience - 10-13 years' experience in Piping Engineering field. Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in Piping Detail Engineering of Oil & Gas and/or Chemical Sector projects, executed on a 3D model platform. Prior experience as Piping Sub Lead / Deputy Lead / Area Lead for project of 8000-10000 manhours for Piping Engineering. Prior experience in independently handling a team of minimum 5 persons.