Lead Engineer Specialist - Piping Materials

About you:

Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. Weve created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.  

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the Job:

Kent is looking for an experienced PIPING (Material), Principal Engineer to be based in Mumbai/Vadodara office, who will have around 15-20 years relevant Piping Materials & Specifications experience, mostly in the field of Oil & Gas / Refinery / Petrochemical / Chemicals sector, with large EPC companies or Engineering Consulting organizations. You should be effective with verbal and written communication skills.

Skills and Responsibilities

• Piping Specification activities for Conceptual, FEED, Basic and Detailed Engineering stages of Piping
• Material selection based on preliminary information.
• Preparation of Piping Material Specifications to cover various services.
• Design calculation like Pressure-Temperature rating, Pipe wall thickness, Branch Reinforcement Pad
• Preparation / Extraction of Piping Material Take-off
• Preparation of Material Requisition for Piping items
• Technical Evaluation of Bids and discussion / clarification with Vendors
• Review Vendors’ documentation.
• Knowledge and experience with various ASME/ API/ ASTM standards and codes
• Conversant with Various materials like CS, LTCS, SS, DSS, SDSS, INCONEL & CU-NI.
• Preparation / Extraction of Piping Material Take-off
• Prioritization and planning of engineering activities and deliverables.
• Attend meetings with Clients/ Contractors/ Vendors
• Processing of technical deviation requests by Vendors or Contractors.
• Hand-on Experience is using Material Management Software such as SPMAT, Aevea ERM

Assist with as-building deliverables In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employees skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employees current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience: 

• Masters/Bachelor of Engineering OR Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical / Chemical Engineering from Indian University (UGC approved) or from Overseas University. 
• Knowledge and experience with various ASME/ API/ NEMA/ TEMA/ ASTM, IS codes and standards as well as various Client Standard such as Aramco Material Specifications, ADNOC Group Engineering Specifications, Shell DEPs.
• Provides resolution of technical issues related to material engineering.

Communication:

• Excellent oral and written communication and skills

Behavior/ Core Competencies:

• Leadership, Decision Making & Delegation
• Teamwork, Coordination, Planning and Organizing
• Flexibility / Adaptability
• Business Acumen, Client Focus
• Training and Mentoring & Innovation
• Working as per the Quality and Safety requirement & Standards.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in a global, multicultural environment.
• Flexibility in working hours to accommodate different time zones.

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country. 

• Candidate should contribute to creating a workplace where everyone feels compelled to intervene whenever they observe an unsafe act or condition to ensure that everyone goes home safe and well and the environment is preserved in the successful operation of our business.
• Candidate should maintain the HSSEQ management system, and the tools required to implement it

Details about the role: 

Location:  Mumbai / Vadodara

Relocation required: Not Required

Travel required: Sometimes 

Contract type: Permanent 

Experience level: 15 to 20 Years

Why Join us?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inclusion & Belonging Program
• Health insurance
• Work for a brand thats been in the industry for over 100 years
• Great Culture
• Safety-first culture with a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to contribute to some of the largest and most impactful projects in the global energy sector

We foster an environment where you are challenged professionally and empowered to take the lead on your career development with the support and guidance of our Leaders. We’re committed to making sure that every single person uses their time with
us to gain valuable experience and skills for their future, so why not pursue your career so why not pursue your career with us today!

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