Piping Material Specialist

Job Title: Piping Material Specialist

Location:

Job Summary:

Piping Material Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and review

  piping material specifications (PMS)

  , valve specifications, and piping class standards for various fluid services.
• Select appropriate materials (metallic and non-metallic) for piping systems considering

  process fluids, temperature, pressure, corrosion, and cleanliness

  (esp. for food & chemical environments).
• Review and approve

  P&IDs

  , material requisitions (MR), and technical bid evaluations (TBE).
• Ensure piping components (pipes, fittings, flanges, valves, gaskets, fasteners) conform to relevant

  ASME, ASTM, IS, API, DIN, and ISO standards

  .
• Interface with process, mechanical, and procurement teams to ensure correct material selection and timely delivery.
• Evaluate vendors and support procurement in the

  technical clarification

  and inspection process.
• Guide and support site execution teams with

  material handling, storage, and erection practices

  as per specifications.
• Address and resolve

  material compatibility and corrosion issues

  in the chemical and food-grade environments.
• Collaborate with QA/QC teams for inspection test plans (ITP) and review of material test certificates (MTC).
• Contribute to root cause analysis (RCA) for material failure investigations and corrective action plans.

Qualifications & Skills:

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Chemical Engineering

  or related discipline.
• Minimum

  4-6 years of experience

  in piping engineering and materials within the

  Chemical, Specialty Chemical, Food, or FMCG industries

  .
• Strong knowledge of

  corrosion-resistant materials (SS316L, duplex, etc.)

  ,

  food-grade piping standards

  , and

  hazardous chemical compatibility

  .
• Familiarity with

  industry codes

  : ASME B31.3, IS 1239/3589, ASTM standards, API standards, and Indian Factory Act guidelines.
• Hands-on experience with

  SAP/MM

  ,

  AutoCAD/SmartPlant

  , and preferred.
• Good communication, analytical, and coordination skills for interfacing with multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Certifications:

• NACE/AMPP Certification (for corrosion knowledge)
• ASME B31.3 Training or Certification
• ISO 9001:2015 awareness for QA systems

  Role & responsibilities