Process & Piping Engineer

Career Area Engineering Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc When you join Caterpillar you re joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other We are the makers problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger more sustainable communities We don t just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen with our customers where we work and live Together we are building a better world so we can all enjoy living in it Role Definition As Process- Piping Lead Engineer you will be responsible for the Engineering Design of Solar Turbine s Construction Services Products You will involve in the design of the Oil Gas Projects such as Gas Compression stations project you will demonstrate designing implementing and maintaining Process-Piping systems within the Oil Gas industry The identified candidate will be a member of a cross-functional team that Involves in FEED Detail engineering Procurement inhouse Fabrication and Commissioning activities and ensues all performance metrics are achieved Responsibilities The candidate should possess a minimum of 12-15 years of industry experience in engineering design execution and associated applications Experience should include significant demonstrated results leading Process-Piping design efforts supporting industrial gas turbine packaging and associated gas compression and power generation projects and BOP systems engineering and design We are looking for an experienced Process-Piping Engineer with a strong background in process simulation flare system design and hydraulic studies for Oil Gas or EPC projects Develop New PFDs P IDs UFDs and Process Safety Diagrams and review Conduct process simulations mass heat balance using Aspen HYSYS Flow Master Simulink and equipment sizing to develop optimal process designs Perform control valve sizing pump sizing design and critical hydraulic checks Design and simulate flare systems including blowdown depressurization and stack sizing using Aspen FlareNet Prepare review data sheets and specifications for equipment instruments and piping Support development of Process Design Basis Project Safety Philosophies control ESD philosophies trip logic and Cause Effect diagrams Conduct inter-discipline checks IDC with layout piping and electrical teams Participate in cost estimation material requests and engineering documentation reviews Perform process safety studies including HAZOP SIL and PHA to identify and mitigate potential hazards Lead process engineering design activities for Energy and Industrial projects from Basic FEED to detailed engineering Responsible for ensuring quality technical design delivery output technical governance and quality and coordination and interface within a multi discipline project team Provide technical support and guidance to multidisciplinary project teams including mechanical engineers piping engineers and instrumentation engineers Collaborate with clients vendors and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards Lead process optimization initiatives to improve efficiency reliability and sustainability of existing operations Preparing and evaluating bid and purchase specifications for process and clean utility equipment s Calculating and organizing data and interfacing with other disciplines such as piping mechanical instrument data for I C or electrical loadings HSE HVAC etc Knowledge of Piping design Codes and Standards such as ASME B 31 3 B 31 8 Line Sizing Thickness Calculation Pressure drop calculation Equipment sizing Calculation Preparation of Line List Valve List Equipment List Piping Material Specification Pipe Routing Equipment Modelling using Autodesk Plant 3D Pipe Stress Analysis using CAESAR II Software Preparation MTO BOM from Piping 3D Models Flexible and quick to learn global developments in EPC- Oil Gas projects technologies and adopt Continuous improvement of the design activity in terms of technical knowledge efficiency quality and productivity Provide virtual technical support for shop floor for the orders engineered commissioning support The lead is responsible for over-seeing and guiding the team to ensure productivity efficiency quality in daily operations Co-ordinating design activities with multi-disciplinary team Responsible for the Review of all the deliverables timely delivery with highest Quality Participating in and supporting proposal preparation cost estimates and technical reports Researching new materials and competitive products Organizing coordinating and executing the building testing and analysis of prototypes Required Skills Tools Software Aspen HYSYS Aspen FlareNet Flow Master Simulink HTRI PipeNet Standard Transient Strong understanding of API ASME standards for process safety Proficiency in hydraulic and surge analysis for long-distance pipelines Knowledge of pump and heat exchanger design Working experience with 3D Design Tools AutoCad Plant 3D E3D CAESAR II Navis Works Manage Degree Requirement Bachelor of Mechanical Chemical Engineering from accredited Engineering Institute Skill Descriptors Analytical Thinking Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems Level Extensive Experience Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information explains variances Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research Quantifies the costs benefits risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts Chooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation Effective Communications Understanding of effective communication concepts tools and techniques ability to effectively transmit receive and accurately interpret ideas information and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors Level Working Knowledge Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups Managing Multiple Priorities Knowledge of effective self-management practices ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives projects groups or activities making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation Level Working Knowledge Recognizes changing demands and priorities validates changes with management Obtains information about how current assignments contribute to organizational goals Completes current work according to assigned priorities Responds to day-to-day operational priorities while still making progress on project work Performs at least 2-3 concurrent activities without reducing productivity Technical Excellence Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges Level Working Knowledge Provides effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence effectively examining implications of events and issues Effectively performs the technical job aspects continuously building knowledge and keeping up-to-date on technical and procedural job components Applies technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products technologies and services Applies current procedures and technologies to help resolve technical issues in one s general area of technical competence Helps others solve technical or procedural problems or issues Computer-Aided Design Engineering Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs ability to produce analyze simulate and test product design drafts Level Extensive Experience Coaches others on orthographic isometric and axonometric projections Presents complex products and systems graphically Performs manipulations on design objects such as changing projections and managing drawing layers Directs the matrix computations performed to transform objects in coordinate space Consults on benefits and drawbacks of top-down design vs bottom-up design Compares and contrasts uses of bird s-eye views and worm s-eye views Product Design - MFG Knowledge of processes approaches tools and techniques of product design ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design Level Extensive Experience Develops improvement plans for senior management and evaluates the outcome of the design against the functionality Advises others on the development of multiple products and their functionality Trains others on advanced tools and approaches of product design Monitors the processes and procedures of a complex product design to ensure functional requirements are met Evaluates feedback from customers and consults on functional weaknesses Controls design and development costs of a proposed product through effective resource coordination Product Design and Development Knowledge of product features ability to design build and develop a new product technology or service from concept through to production Level Working Knowledge Builds three-dimensional models with basic materials Communicates with professionals to understand various requirements of product design Tests and evaluates alternative means of production being considered for use Uses automated tools to design or modify the design of a product Assists in building a complex prototype of product Relocation is available for this position Posting Dates September 29 2025 - October 12 2025 Caterpillar is 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