Introduction

What are you going to do 

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Engineer - Piping to join our client's team in Chennai, India on a contract basis. Our client operates within the Oil and Gas sector and is looking for a skilled professional who can take ownership of mechanical and piping engineering activities across complex infrastructure projects, including liquid storage terminals, tank farms, marine jetties, pipelines and wider EPC works. This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality, and compliant projects on time, working closely with multidisciplinary stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute mechanical and piping works from engineering through commissioning.
  • Review P&IDs, piping layouts, isometrics, GA drawings, support drawings and vendor documentation.
  • Coordinate installation of piping, valves, pumps, tanks, pressure vessels and utility systems.
  • Support storage tanks, pipeline and marine jetty mechanical works including loading arms and associated equipment.
  • Supervise fabrication, welding, fit-up, erection, alignment, bolting and mechanical completion.
  • Ensure QA/QC through WPS/PQR compliance, material traceability, NDT, hydrotesting, flushing and preservation.
  • Ensure HSE compliance with lifting, hot work, confined space entry and PTW requirements.
  • Coordinate contractors, vendors, procurement, QA/QC, planning and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Monitor progress, prepare engineering reports and support cost and schedule control.
  • Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, punch list closure, as-built documentation and project handover.
  • Knowledge of API, ASME, ASTM, OISD, IS, NFPA and PESO standards.
  • Piping engineering, stress awareness, welding, NDT, hydrotesting and mechanical completion.
  • Storage tanks, pumps, valves, loading arms and pipeline systems.
  • Software: AutoCAD, Plant 3D (preferred), Caesar II awareness, SAP, Primavera/MS Project, MS Office.
  • Safety Leadership, Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, Communication, Planning & Organizing, Teamwork and Integrity.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • BE / B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering. Certifications in API, ASME, Welding Inspection (CSWIP/AWS), NDT or PMP are desirable.
  • Experience: 12+ years in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, LNG, Refinery, Tank Terminal, Marine Jetty or Pipeline EPC projects with experience in piping systems, static equipment and mechanical construction.
  • Experience in liquid storage terminals, marine jetty, cross-country pipeline and brownfield projects.
  • Strong multidisciplinary coordination with site execution and commissioning exposure.

What we offer

Closing: 26 September 2026

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Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: CR-293135

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Corporate recruiter

Rohit Gurav

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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