We are seeking an accomplished and technically strong Director – Process Piping and Valve Systems to lead the design, integrity, and operational performance of complex piping infrastructure and valve systems across the facility. This role plays a critical part in ensuring mechanical reliability, regulatory compliance, and engineering excellence for all fluid handling systems, including those under high pressure, corrosive, or hazardous conditions. The ideal candidate will drive asset lifecycle strategies, safety, and project execution in line with company standards and industry best practices.
Process Piping System Design and Performance
Valve Specification, Compliance, and Lifecycle Management
Mechanical Integrity and Risk Mitigation
Project Leadership and Capital Implementation
Standards Compliance and Technical Governance
Cross-functional Leadership and Team Development
Lead the engineering and performance optimization of critical piping systems for chemical, steam, water, gas, and slurry transport.
Review and approve piping system layouts, stress analyses, material selections, and corrosion mitigation strategies.
Ensure the integrity and efficiency of both new and legacy process piping systems under various operational conditions.
Oversee the selection, specification, and performance management of valves, including control valves, safety relief valves, isolation valves, and pressure regulators.
Ensure all valves meet service requirements and comply with pressure ratings, corrosion allowances, and functional safety needs.
Establish valve maintenance and inspection programs, including documentation and certification.
Develop and oversee programs related to piping and valve mechanical integrity in accordance with API, ASME, and OSHA standards.
Implement risk-based inspection (RBI) strategies, thickness monitoring, and root cause failure analysis (RCFA).
Coordinate Fitness-for-Service (FFS) evaluations and corrective actions for degraded or non-compliant systems.
Lead or support capital and revamp projects involving process piping and valve upgrades or installations.
Develop project scopes, budgets, timelines, and contractor/vendor selection criteria.
Oversee construction, welding QA/QC, hydrotesting, and commissioning processes.
Ensure all piping and valve systems comply with relevant codes such as ASME B31.3/B31.1, API 570, API 6D, and other applicable regulations.
Serve as the technical authority for design reviews, audits, incident investigations, and regulatory inspections.
Maintain and update engineering standards, specifications, and documentation systems.
Lead a multidisciplinary team of piping engineers, designers, valve specialists, and inspectors.
Collaborate closely with operations, maintenance, safety, and project management teams.
Build technical competencies within the team through mentoring, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related discipline.
12+ years of experience in process piping and valve systems engineering, preferably in oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, pharmaceutical, or energy industries.
Strong working knowledge of piping stress analysis, valve design, fluid dynamics, and plant utilities.
Proven leadership in managing cross-disciplinary projects and teams.
API 570, API 6D, or equivalent piping/valve inspection certifications
Professional Engineer (PE) License
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
OSHA 30 or equivalent safety training
Technical leadership and strategic planning
Strong analytical and decision-making skills
Cross-functional collaboration and communication
Deep understanding of codes, standards, and mechanical integrity
Project execution and resource management