SH-LAB-SAWL

About Welspun

Welspun World is one of India's fastest growing global conglomerates with businesses in Home Textiles, Flooring Solutions, Advanced Textiles, DI Pipes, Pig Iron, TMT bars, Stainless Steel, Alloy, Line Pipes, Infrastructure & Warehousing.At Welspun, we strongly believe in our purpose to delight customers through innovation and technology, achieve inclusive & sustainable growth to remain eminent in all our businesses. From Homes to Highways, Hi-tech to Heavy metals, We lead tomorrow together to create a smarter & more sustainable world.

Job Purpose/ Summary

To lead the Hydrogen Lab at

Welspun Corp Limited

, with a sharp focus on the

design, development and stringent testing of pipelines for hydrogen transportation

. The role will ensure hydrogen pipeline solutions meet global standards in

fracture mechanics, high-pressure performance, quality assurance and operational safety

, thereby establishing Welspun as a trusted partner in hydrogen infrastructure globally.

Job Title

SH-LAB-SAWL Technology & Product Development Advanced testing & qualification Quality Assurance & Safety Systems Standards, Certification & Ecosystem Engagement Internal & External Collaboration Team Development

Principal Accountabilities

Key Responsibilities:

Technology & Product Development

Drive R&D in steel pipeline solutions (ERW, SAW, seamless. optimized for transporting pure hydrogen, hydrogen blends and liquid hydrogen in high pressure.Innovate materials and welding techniques to mitigate hydrogen embrittlement, permeability and corrosion.Develop internal and external protective coatings suitable for hydrogen environments and high-pressure conditions.

Advanced Testing & Qualification

Set up and lead comprehensive hydrogen-specific testing programs, including:High-pressure hydrogen testing (up to 100–300 bar and beyond. for pipes, welds, and coatings.Fracture mechanics testing – CTOD, J-integral, fatigue crack growth in hydrogen gas environment.Hydrogen-induced cracking (HIC., stress corrosion cracking (SCC., and slow strain rate testing (SSRT..Full-scale burst pressure, cyclic pressure fatigue, and leak integrity testing of pipes under simulated service conditions.Testing of coatings and materials under cryogenic and elevated pressure-temperature cycles.

Quality Assurance & Safety Systems

Develop and implement a hydrogen-specific quality management system for lab operations and product validation.Establish strict safety protocols for handling and testing under high-pressure hydrogen conditions, in compliance with ISO/ASME/EIGA standards.Conduct root cause analyses of failures or anomalies and lead systemic improvements in R&D and production recommendations.

Standards, Certification & Ecosystem Engagement

Ensure full compliance with global standards such as ASME B31.12, ISO 11114, ISO 15156, API 5L H2 extensions, and DNV-RP guidelines.Drive third-party validation and certification with global bodies (e.g., DNV, TÜV, Lloyd’s..Represent Welspun in industry bodies and hydrogen alliances to stay updated and influence global hydrogen pipeline standards.

Internal & External Collaboration

Work with engineering, production, QA/QC, and sales teams to ensure transfer of lab outcomes into scalable, commercial products.Engage with hydrogen producers, gas transmission companies, EPC contractors, and infrastructure players to understand requirements and co-develop solutions.

Team Development

Build and lead a cross-functional team of metallurgists, test engineers, quality specialists, and safety experts.Promote a culture of innovation, safety, documentation, and scientific rigor in the H2 Lab.

Key Interactions

Auditors,Change Management ,Client Relations ,Conflict Resolution ,Corporate Communications,Cross-Functional Collaboration ,Customers,Data Analysis ,External Communication ,Innovation Management ,Internal Communication ,Performance Management ,Plant Production,Project Coordination ,Quality Assurance ,Research & Development,Top Management,Training and Development ,Vendors,Visitors

Experience

12

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Proficiency Level

Global Mind-set Metrology Business & Commercial acumen Quality Management Systems and Product Certification People Excellence TQM Entrepreneurship Testing- Quality (DT\/ NDT. Inspection

Additional Section (Can Be Added, If Required.

Qualifications & Experience: Experience in setting up or managing high-pressure testing facilities is strongly preferred.ter’s or PhD in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Pipeline Engineering. 12–20 years of experience in pipe R&D or pipeline quality/testing, with minimum 3–5 years in hydrogen or high-pressure gas systems. Proven expertise in fracture mechanics, hydrogen-related material behavior, and high-pressure testing environments. Strong familiarity with international hydrogen pipeline standards, safety codes, and test certification processes. Key Competencies: Technical depth in hydrogen-material interactions, high-pressure systems, and failure analysis Experience in pressure vessel and pipeline integrity testing Rigorous approach to quality control and safety under hazardous conditions Strong leadership in setting up testing infrastructure and guiding multi-disciplinary teams Effective communicator with internal stakeholders and external certifying agencies