WSP in India
Website:
wsp.com
Company:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/wsp-consultants-india-ltd
Seniority: Not Applicable
Industries: Professional Services
Job details:
Job Description
WSP India is currently seeking a
Senior Engineer – Pipeline for Australia Mining Infrastructure Projects (Materials Handling Infrastructure). They shall be responsible for engineering design of Process with WSP Engineering and Client Standards. Previous experience in an EPCM environment in the O & G, Power plant, Chemical process plant, Mining processing industry is an asset.
A Team player and willing to work collaboratively with a motivated and highly successful team in Australia.
The position will be for Mumbai location.
Responsibilities
About the role:
We are seeking a Senior Pipeline Engineer to support mining infrastructure projects across Australia, with a strong focus on pumping systems, pipeline networks, and water management systems.
This is a hybrid role combining process engineering, hydraulic analysis, and pipeline/pumping system design, rather than a conventional EPC-style discipline role.
The position will lead technical delivery, mentor engineers, and interface with multidisciplinary teams across Australia and India.
The role requires close collaboration and effective coordination with clients, multidisciplinary engineering teams, vendors, suppliers, pipeline route survey consultants, geotechnical investigation teams, construction contractors, and other key stakeholders to ensure engineering excellence, compliance with project requirements, timely delivery of deliverables, and successful project execution.
Technical Leadership
- Lead design and analysis of:
- Pumping systems (HP pumps, transfer systems)
- Pipeline and network systems (water, slurry, dewatering)
- Define system philosophy:
- Pumping strategy and operating scenarios
- Overpressure and surge protection philosophy
- Brownfield integration and tie-ins
- Provide technical assurance and review of key deliverables like Pipeline route selection and feasibility studies, material selection, wall thickness design, pipeline stress analysis in accordance with applicable international codes and standards, design of crossings for highways, roads, railways, rivers, and other utilities, pipeline integrity management, identification and mitigation of geohazards, and preparation of material specifications and other engineering deliverables.
- Undertake and lead pipeline design work for projects and studies including typical activities and deliverables: -
- Concept design and layout development
- Process descriptions and design basis
- Material balances
- Preparation of process flow diagrams & piping and instrumentation diagrams
- Hazardous area classification/assessment
- Preparation of equipment lists, equipment datasheets, specifications
- Fluids lists and materials selection
- Process hazard studies (including HAZOP) and design safety reviews
- SIL assessment
- Process basis of safety
- Detailed process design calculations
- Pressure relief design Utilities schedules, utilities flow diagrams and line sizing
- Preparation of validation documentation
- Commissioning plans and support
- Prepare the following for pipelines and their components:
- Material specifications and datasheets
- Fabrication specifications
- Installation specifications
- Pipeline design and installation, stress analyses
- Material takeoffs
- Bids & Proposal support
- Pipeline reports and installation manual
- To ensure technical excellence in Pipeline engineering and design.
- Develop and review:
- Basis of Design (BoD)
- Design criteria and technical specifications
- P&IDs and process schematics
- Hydraulic calculations and reports
- Perform and validate:
- Hydraulic modelling (PumpSim, or equivalent)
- Flow scenarios and system behaviour
- Pipe sizing and pressure rating
- Review and guide:
- Pipe class and valve class selection
- Pump selection and system curves
- Co-ordination of a design to ensure good interface with all other disciplines.
- Participation in design reviews and technical audits.
- Input into multi-discipline design programmes.
- Contributing to processes to maintain change & cost control.
- Develop the strength of the expertise within the Pipeline engineering department.
- Support/generate cost and manhours estimate for proposals, studies and projects.
- Act as Lead Pipeline Engineer on selected projects controlling design, specifications, costs, hours, quality and programme.
- Lead and deliver Pipeline engineering scopes for mining sustaining capital and brownfield projects.
- Develop and review pipeline design documentation, including mass and energy balances, PFDs, P&IDs, process descriptions, and design reports.
- Support concept studies, feasibility assessments, and detailed design phases with Pipeline modelling and optimisation input.
- Liaise with operations teams to understand plant performance issues and develop improvement strategies.
- Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior Pipeline engineers and designers.
- Ensure all designs comply with WSP’s quality standards, client requirements, and relevant Australian and international codes and standards.
- Contribute to project planning, cost estimation, and risk assessments for process-related scopes.
- Make technical presentations internally, to clients and to outside organisations.
- To ensure that process safety issues are fully considered within projects eg. HAZOP, LOPA, hazardous area classification, SIL reviews.
- Contribute to:
- Maintenance strategies
- System operability and reliability improvements
- Provide practical, field-aligned engineering solutions
Client / External focus
- Maintain strong colleague relationships and contribute to the teams’ performance of client satisfaction.
- Contribute to knowledge sharing in internal and external forums.
- Remain up to date with market and competitor knowledge.
Qualifications
Key Competencies
- Lead Pipeline engineering activities associated with mining infrastructure projects including:
- Raw water systems
- Mine water management systems
- Mine dewatering systems
- Tailings transport systems
- Reclaim water systems
- Slurry transport systems
- Process water distribution networks
Mandatory Skills
We anticipate you will have an interest in the following areas:
- You will also be computer literate with a reasonable proficiency in MS office suite and Navisworks.
- Having a thirst for knowledge, cultural awareness, an open mind, and good English
- communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work as part of a team.
- Coordinating his/her work with other members of the Team.
- Work competently with minimal supervision or on an individual basis.
- The candidate must have a valid passport.
- Key competencies expected are:
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Technical Capability & Delivery
- Adaptability & Learning
Desired Skills
Strong experience in:
- Pumping systems and pipeline networks
- Hydraulic design and system analysis
Good understanding of:
- Overland pipelines
- Transient / surge analysis
Exposure to:
- Slurry pipelines and rheology (desirable)
Experience in:
- Technical documentation and specifications
- Multidisciplinary coordination
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Qualifications
- 8-12 years of experience in process engineering.
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree & preferred master’s degree in mechanical/civil engineering. PG diploma or certificate in Piping engineering would be an asset.
- Strong organizational, technical, and communication skills.
- Strong attention to the detail.
- Familiar with working in a LEAN environment.
- Experience with projects in Australia, New Zealand would be an advantage.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, in English.
- C. Eng, P. Eng qualification would be an added advantage.
BGV:
- Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
- Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.
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