Role & responsibilities

Responsible for Fabrication , Testing and Erection of process and utility piping during execution of a project in close and efficient coordination between site engineering manager , site planning engineer, piping contractor and engineering contractor ( EPCM) as per approved procedures and drawings.

- Planning
- Reviews EPC schedule prepared by EPCM contractor critically along with planning engineer deputed at site during construction phase . Identifies planned activities for various contractors / sub contractors for short term and medium term
- Holds meetings with counterpart/ project manager to ascertain that they are providing adequate men and machinery to complete the work as per planned activities.
- Ensures that persons deployed by the contractor are having adequate skills and experience to carry out the requisite work (welder qualification; IBR certification)
- Interfaces with detailed engineering contractor - wherever necessary- to resolve the technical issues and help the progress of piping fabrication/ erection.
- Close watch on any design change request or specification waivers requested by contractor and accepting/ rejecting them through proper change management mechanism and maintains records for all such changes approved during execution of the project.
- Understands and explains contract terms to all concerned and deviations if any are brought to the notice of project manager and resolved accordingly.
- Supervision and Progress Monitoring
- Close supervision of actual fabrication , testing and erection. Ensures that all the quality checks are carried out as per the project specifications/ quality plans and proper records are maintained.
- Ensure that Method Statement,



Quality Policy, Quality Plan, Inspection Test Plan, Quality objectives and procedures are clearly nderstood and implemented by all concerned.
- Identify non-conformances and take corrective actions to avoid recurrence of the same problem.
- Interacts with lead engineers of construction contractor to monitor progress that is achieved vis -a- vis planned progress . Raises the flags wherever delays are anticipated and ensure that contractors take necessary corrective / pre-emptive actions to adhere to schedule
- Interface and provide clarifications, resolving site queries, guidance and technical support to Construction and Commissioning teams as required.
- Safety & Environment
- Work very closely with project manager , site construction manager , site safety engineer and construction contractor so that project safety and workplace policy is adhered to in totality during all phases of construction ; pre commissioning and commissioning .
- Statutory Approvals
- Assists project manager and site construction manager in preparing necessary documentation for obtaining various statutory approvals
- Cost Optimisation
- Always looks for opportunities to optimize the quantities and materials to minimize the cost in consultation with Project Manager/RCM.
- Reports




- Generates periodic reports highlighting areas of concern and identifying the actions which need to be taken and shares the same with project manager and site construction manager.

Preferred candidate profile

- Bachelors degree in engineering (Mechanical/Chemical) with a specialization in piping (preferred; but not a must)
- Minimum 17 to 20 years of experience in the field of management of piping fabrication and erection in an EPC environment for chemical / petrochemical/ refinery units.
- Exposure to working as an owners engineer will be an advantage.
- Must have some knowledge of mechanical, chemical, civil, electrical and instrumentation engineering so as to discuss and understand requirements and problems with engineers in these fields.
- Must be aware of various standards, codes and practices.
- Should have worked as a site engineer (piping) for at least three major process plants of medium or large size including ISBL as well as off sites and utilities .
- Experience in detailed engineering and involvement during mechanical completion, pre commissioning and commissioning activities will be a definite added advantage.

Role: Other Program / Project Management - Other, Industry Type: Fertilizers / Pesticides / Agro chemicals, Department: Project & Program Management, Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Role Category: Other Program / Project Management Education UG: B.Tech / B.E. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Key Skills Skills highlighted with ‘‘ are preferred keyskills Piping EngineeringPiping LayoutPiping DesignPiping Stress AnalysisMaterial Take Off executive siteE3DNavisworksASMECaesar IIStress Analysis

📌 Piping Engineer (Mumbai)
🏢 Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals (DFPCL)
📍 Mumbai