Lead Pipe Stress Analysis Engineer Oil & Gas

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Pipe Stress Analysis Engineer with 5+ years of experience in the Oil & Gas sector. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing complex pipe stress analyses, ensuring compliance with industry codes and standards, and providing technical leadership for piping design and integrity assessments in offshore and onshore projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct pipe stress analysis using industry-standard software such as CAESAR II, AutoPIPE or equivalent.
• Evaluate thermal expansion, seismic loads, vibration analysis, transient effects, and support optimization for piping systems.
• Ensure compliance with ASME B31.1, B31.3, B31.4, B31.8, API 579, API 610, API 617, NEMA SM23, and other industry codes & standards.
• Perform fitness-for-service (FFS) assessments, fatigue analysis, and flexibility studies for critical piping systems.
• Provide technical recommendation in resolving pipe routing, layout, and flexibility challenges.
• Collaborate with piping designers, structural engineer & process engineers for seamless project execution.
• Conduct pipe stress analysis for static and dynamic conditions, including slug flow, water hammer, wind, and seismic loads.
• Review and approve stress calculations, technical reports, and project documentation.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers in best practices for pipe stress analysis.
• Support for effort estimation related to feasibility studies for piping systems.
• Participate in technical audits, failure investigations, and RCA (Root Cause Analysis).

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelors/Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, Piping Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in pipe stress analysis in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Refinery industries.
• Expertise in CAESAR II, AutoPIPE, ANSYS, or equivalent tools
• Strong understanding of piping material selection, metallurgy, and welding specifications.
• Deep knowledge of industry standards & regulatory compliance (ASME, API, NEMA, ISO, PED, etc.).
• Experience in working with FPSO, LNG, Refineries, Offshore & Onshore projects.
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills for junior engineers.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on optimizing engineering solutions.
• Exposure to finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is a plus.

Employment Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Health, medical, and life insurance.
• Provident fund.
• Global exposure with opportunities for international projects.