Piping Specialist Job Description About the Role This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to take on a challenging role within our organization. As a Piping Specialist, you will be responsible for providing critical support to our operations and projects. • Key Responsibilities: • Project Reviews: Evaluate standard compliance and design basis of Piping and Pipelines. • Operation Support: Provide assistance with Operation-related piping and assessment of operation. • Fitness for Services Analysis: Conduct analysis of piping and piping components. • Standard Management: Support management of SAES, SAEP, SABP, and 04-SAMSSs related to Piping and Pipelines. • Design Pressure: Determine design pressure, design temperature, material (allowable stress), and diameter of the pipe. • Piping Layout: Review and determine the maximum span of piping layout and the rating of different piping components (flange, fittings). • Free Span Analysis: Perform review on free span and on-bottom analysis using the criteria used when analyzing Submarine Free Spans Act. • Technology Evaluation: Lead evaluation of latest development in Piping systems. • Stress Analysis: Conduct and review Stress analysis and other special studies. • Pipeline Integrity: Review of Pipeline Integrity programs. • Plant Assessment: Perform Plant assessment and witnessing of local manufacturing activities such as design, fabrication, assembly & testing of piping components. • Technical Studies: Develop ideas for major technical studies or projects to be carried out by less senior engineers. Requirements • Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering. • Minimum of 20 years of experience in Oil and Gas. • Experienced with initiating & reviewing BOM, PMS, ISS, and SIS, PID, and ISO. • Experienced with Piping Technical Specification, Hydrotest diagram, Hottapping calculations, & approval, technical bid evaluations, deviations assessment, code compliance. • Aware of different types of piping materials, selection philosophy, and types of connections. • Familiar with design codes related to piping and valves (ASME, ASTM, API, MSS-SP, AWWA, etc.), allowable stresses required for the design case. • Competent to read and review hydrotest diagrams, procedure, and review of required code test values. • Familiar with engineering design software such as Stress Analysis and FEA. • Experienced with project phases, and review cycles of piping and valves, wall thickness calcs. • Familiar with different types of materials properties & types of inspections (NDEs), including nonmetallic and elastomers. Working Environment We offer a challenging and rewarding professional, technical, and industrial environment. Our investment in capital and technology provides employees with opportunities to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs – one of the largest in the world.
See More Details >>Becoming a pipefitter typically starts with a structured apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 89,141 pipefitters nationwide, with an average annual wage of $61,550, translating to approximately $1,183 per week. In Centennial, CO, pipefitters can expect to earn around $1,060.94 per week, with an annual overtime average of $9,438. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring pipefitters find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
