HOD - Piping

Location - Navi Mumbai, India

Job Purpose

The John Cockerill Group, a world leader in Green Hydrogen technologies has established itself as a reliable partner for all the stakeholders aiming to achieve Net zero emission targets. We are present across geographies and in all key energy markets. Our mission is to accelerate the transition to green hydrogen for a carbon-neutral world. We are a recognized leader globally for large-scale decarbonized hydrogen production solutions.

John Cockerill Hydrogen (JCH2) has Global footprints and to supports its International and domestic operations we are looking for a HOD (Piping) to be based in Mumbai (India) office.

The HOD will be responsible for all the design and engineering execution of piping section of domestic and international FEED & Details engineering projects. Needless to mention, the HOD will be a key member of JCH2 team to achieve operational excellence and support the growth objectives of the organization globally.

HOD/Lead Piping discipline currently working in EPC / Design engineering organizations with similar profile in oil & gas/Energy/Heavy engineering space would be preferred.      

Key Result Areas

• Manage day to day operations, short and long term objectives of JCH2 Piping department.
• Further develop and strengthen Piping department to meet JCH2 business objectives.
• Manage a team of Inhouse engineers comprising of Materials,Layout,Stress analysis ,CAD designers to deliver the piping engineering of JCH2 projects.
• Manage Piping engineering works subcontracted to third party engineering agencies as and when required.
• Optimization of layouts and materials to reduce CAPEX.
• Integrate Best HSE Practices in the Piping design of Green Hydrogen plants and associated facilities.

Key Responsibilities

The HOD (Piping) will be responsible for delivery of following:

• Write Piping design basis.
• Preparation of equipment lay out, piping layout, study and analysis of client plot plan.
• Preparation of GAD’s, Isometrics etc.
• Preparation of Nozzle orientation, Pipe support etc.
• Generate MTO/BOM
• Preparation of scope matrix and MR/TPS for piping design activities outsourced to engineering subcontractors
• Stress (Piping Flexibility) analysis with Caesar II etc .
• Review of Client project design basis, applicable codes and standards, local regulations and incorporate the same in JC H2 piping design basis.
• Review of client stress and support design basis, 3D- design basis etc.
• Incorporate JCH2 and client HSE requirements and incorporate in JCH2 pipe design basis.
• Follow-up and verification of engineering, documentation and/or drawings 
• Participate in client, PMC, Engineering sub-contractor, vendors, and other internal and external stake holders meeting.
• Participate in in house project review meetings.
• 3D Model

• Through knowledge of 3D modelling processes, tools, and procedures. Should be able to guide the modelers for preparation of 3D models of Green Hydrogen plants.

• • Lead the review of 3D model to ensure compliance of following.
    1. Clients / Project specifications
    2. Maintenance and accessibility of all Mechanical equipment’s (Rotary, Static, Packages), Instruments, piping, and electricals
    3. Model review comments from PMC/Client etc.

Education and Experience

• You have an engineering degree preferably in Mechanical, Chemical engineering.
• You have at least 20 years of experience in the EPC, oil &gas sector (Ideally also in hydrogen)
• You have good experience in working on SP3D, E3D/PDMS, Plant 3D software’s and Auto CAD.
• You are fluent in English.
• You are interested in development projects.
• You master the office suite, especially Excel.
• Good knowledge and experience in piping layout and process skid piping.
• Good knowledge of OISD and Local Indian regulation viz PESO etc
• Good knowledge of ASME, DIN, ISO 9000, ISO 14000, and other national and international codes relevant to above Job description.

Background, Skills, and Competencies

• Mechanical/Chemical Engineer with design and engineering experience in oil & gas / Energy / Green Hydrogen sectors

• Minimum experience 15-20 years as HOD piping or Lead Piping engineer with Leading and reputed Engineering / EPC companies operating in oil& gas, energy, renewable energy sectors. Exposure and experience of Green Hydrogen projects is a plus.

Who We Are

About John Cockerill

• John Cockerill is a global player in energy transition. With more than 200 years of experience in energy, industry and mobility, the company designs and integrates innovative technology to facilitate access to low-carbon energy. These technologies and associated expertise are dedicated to the production, storage, and distribution of electricity from renewable energy sources and to optimizing the efficiency of power plants.
• The technologies apply to steam-gas, hydraulic, hydrogen, solar, nuclear, wind and biomass energy.
• To complement its commitment to the fight against climate change, John Cockerill is also deploying solutions to contribute to greener mobility, to produce responsibly, to preserve natural resources and to fight against insecurity.
• In 2020 John Cockerill achieved a turnover of Euro 1.01 bn in 19 countries. John Cockerill, which is privately owned, employs 5,200 people worldwide, including more than 400 in India.

Equal Opportunity Employer                  

John Cockerill and all John Cockerill Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and other characteristics protected by law.