Piping Stress Engineer

Requisition ID: 300290 

•  Relocation Authorized: None 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Chennai

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Job Summary:

In this role, you will plan, develop, coordinate and review plant design and piping work on large projects having specialized requirements. You will optimize facility layout based on diagrams, client needs, current technology, and operational and maintenance requirements. Your technical input will ensure configuration compliance, procurement requirements are met, and complex issues are resolved. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Worked in different sectors like Power, Mining & Metals and Semiconductor Projects.
• In-depth knowledge of design codes and standards applicable for Pipe Stress Analysis design work
• Identify different stress packages through review of P&IDs / Line Designation tables.
• Full hands-on knowledge of stress analysis software's like Caesar II, Autopipe, Rohr2 etc.
• Performs piping flexibility analysis (static and dynamic) for critical piping systems during preliminary design and detailed design phase of Project
• Perform analysis for sustained, thermal and multiple operating cases, occasional (viz winds, seismic, relief, hammer etc.)
• Perform pipe stress analysis for different equipment like Steam turbine, Compressors, Centrifugal Pumps, tanks, exchangers, heaters, columns, Air coolers etc.
• Provide pipe loading information to Civil/Structure
• Resolve high pipe loads on equipment nozzles
• Resolve high secondary stresses in piping
• Selection of spring hangers, snubbers, struts for pipe supports
• Preparation and interpretation/review of stress calculations of relatively complex nature in high seismic zones.
• Locate and identity pipe supports on isometrics along with type of supports
• Evaluation of local stresses via code cases like N318, N392, and WRC107/297.
• Review and sign-off piping isometrics considering flexibility and supporting
• Prepare complete documentation of the stress analysis and support design.
• Participates in reviewing and checking designs, drawings and data from suppliers
• Experience of Combined Cycle Power Plant Piping will be an added advantage.
• Understands role played by other disciplines on the project.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• A recognized degree in a job-related engineering discipline from an accredited college or university, or a professional license from a recognized licensing board, or specialized courses in relevant general engineering, design, or an appropriate engineering discipline.
• 12 years to 20 years of relevant Pipe Stress Sr. Engineer experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Broad knowledge of industry/regulatory codes and standards and design criteria pertinent to the discipline.
• Knowledge of systems, calculations, equipment, applications of methods, plant layout, materials, and computers for preparation of analyses and development of project deliverables within the discipline. 
• Knowledge and understanding of technical and cost issues related to selection of design features within the discipline.
• Knowledge of engineering work planning and control methods.
• Knowledge of precedents in the discipline and of principles and practices of related disciplines.
• Knowledge of related construction practices and the economics involved.

Competency: Communication, Development Engagement, Safety, Self-Discipline, Teamwork, Values & Covenants

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