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JOB DESCRIPTION – PIPING ENGINEER
Department: Piping / Construction
Designation: Piping Engineer
Location: Project Site
Reporting To: Piping Manager / Construction Manager / Project Manager
Key Responsibilities
- Review and understand approved P&IDs, Piping Isometric Drawings, GA Drawings, Layouts, MTOs and Piping Specifications.
- Supervise and coordinate piping fabrication and erection activities as per approved drawings and project specifications.
- Ensure that the latest approved drawings and revisions are available and being followed at the work front.
- Verify pipe sizes, specifications, material grades, fittings, flanges, valves, supports, elevations, dimensions and orientations before execution.
- Plan daily and weekly piping activities in coordination with the Piping Manager, Planning and Construction teams.
- Monitor piping fabrication activities including cutting, beveling, fit-up, alignment, welding, spool fabrication and dimensional checking.
- Supervise piping erection activities including spool installation, alignment, flange jointing, valve installation and piping support installation.
- Coordinate with the Engineering team for technical queries, drawing discrepancies, site modifications and design clarifications.
- Coordinate with QA/QC for fit-up inspection, welding inspection, NDT, PWHT, hydro testing, flushing, reinstatement and final inspection.
- Ensure welding activities are performed in accordance with approved WPS/PQR, applicable codes, standards and project specifications.
- Ensure proper identification and traceability of pipes, fittings, flanges, valves, weld joints and fabricated spools.
- Monitor piping progress against the approved project schedule and achieve assigned daily/weekly targets.
- Prepare and maintain daily progress reports, work-front status, spool status and other required project documentation.
- Coordinate with the Material/Stores team for timely availability of pipes, fittings, valves, flanges, supports, welding consumables and other materials.
- Ensure proper material handling, storage, identification and minimum wastage at the work site.
- Supervise and coordinate Piping Supervisors, Fitters, Welders, Helpers and subcontractor manpower.
- Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, tools, equipment and other resources.
- Identify work-front constraints, material shortages, drawing issues and manpower requirements and report them to the concerned management.
- Coordinate with the Planning team for measurement, progress updating and preparation of required progress reports.
- Coordinate with the HSE team and ensure compliance with all applicable safety procedures and project requirements.
- Ensure compliance with Permit to Work, Hot Work, Work at Height, Lifting, Gas Cutting, Welding, Grinding and other applicable safety requirements.
- Participate in toolbox meetings and communicate work requirements and safety precautions to the execution team.
- Ensure proper housekeeping and safe working conditions at the piping work fronts.
- Monitor quality of workmanship and take corrective action to minimize rework, rejection and delays.
- Assist in closing QA/QC observations, punch points and NCRs related to piping activities.
- Coordinate with the Testing & Commissioning team for hydro testing, pneumatic testing, flushing, air blowing and reinstatement, wherever applicable.
- Ensure piping systems are completed and handed over as per project requirements and approved documentation.
- Maintain proper records of drawings, inspection reports, test packs, punch points, material records and other piping documentation.
- Attend coordination meetings with Engineering, QA/QC, HSE, Planning, Procurement, Stores and other project departments as required.
- Identify technical and execution problems at site and provide practical solutions in coordination with the concerned departments.
- Ensure all piping activities are executed within the approved time, quality, safety and project specifications.
Qualification
- Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- Relevant experience in piping construction / fabrication / erection.
- Experience in Oil & Gas, Refinery, Petrochemical, Power Plant, Chemical Plant or Heavy Engineering projects will be preferred.
Experience
- 3–8 years of relevant experience in piping projects.
- Candidates with strong hands-on experience in piping fabrication, erection and testing will be preferred.
Technical Skills
- P&ID and Isometric Drawing Reading
- Piping Layout & GA Drawing
- Piping Fabrication & Erection
- Fit-up & Alignment
- Welding Process & WPS/PQR
- NDT & Inspection Coordination
- Hydro Testing / Test Pack
- Pipe Supports & Piping Components
- Material Identification & Traceability
- Piping Progress Monitoring
- Manpower & Subcontractor Management
- MS Excel / MS Office
- AutoCAD knowledge will be an added advantage
Key Competencies
- Strong technical knowledge of piping activities
- Good site execution and coordination skills
- Problem-solving ability
- Manpower handling capability
- Planning and time-management skills
- Quality and safety awareness
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work under project pressure and meet deadlines
Key Accountability
- To ensure safe, timely, quality-compliant and efficient execution of assigned piping activities from fabrication and erection through inspection, testing and handover.
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