Subject Matter Expert

Location: Remote
Job Type: Contractual/Hourly basis
Industry: Manufacturing / Chemical / Pharma / Fertilizer / Oil & Gas / Petrochemicals

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) with hands-on shop floor experience in manufacturing process equipment such as tanks, reactors, heat exchangers, scrubbers, agitators, adsorbers etc. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of fabrication, welding, quality control, and compliance standards, having worked with clients across chemical, pharmaceutical, fertilizer, oil & gas, and petrochemical industries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert guidance on the manufacturing and fabrication of process equipment.
• Offer technical expertise in welding, material selection, machining, and assembly processes.
• Provide understanding of standards and regulatory compliance (e.g., ASME, TEMA, API, GMP).
• Train and mentor expediting teams on best practices and safety protocols.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• 10+ years of experience working on the shop floor in manufacturing and fabricating process equipment.
• Strong background in fabricating equipment like pressure vessels, reactors, agitators, scrubbers, heat exchanger and similar equipment
• Expertise in welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, SAW) and material selection (carbon steel, stainless steel, exotic alloys).
• In-depth knowledge of codes and standards like ASME Sec VIII, TEMA, API 650, and PED.
• Hands-on experience in inspection techniques (NDT, hydro testing, leak testing).
• Experience in working with chemical, pharma, fertilizer, oil & gas, and petrochemical industries.

Preferred Qualifications: (Not Mandatory)

• Certification in ASME, AWS, or NDT Level II/III is a plus.
• Prior experience in training and mentoring shop floor teams.
• Prior experience in expediting process/fabricated equipment or involvement with TPI agencies will be a plus