Lead Engineer/Specialist

Location

Mumbai, India

Category

Engineering

Date Published

02/09/25

Status

Open

About you:

Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we're the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we're far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We're a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:

As Kent, we're tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It's the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG

We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY

We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE

We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We're heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

Skills and Responsibilities

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

• The Lead Piping Engineer – Offshore is responsible for leading the piping engineering team in delivering safe, efficient, and cost-effective piping system designs for offshore oil & gas facilities. The role involves coordinating design activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards, managing project deliverables, and providing technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle. Lead and supervise the piping engineering team for offshore projects, ensuring timely and quality deliverables.
• Prepare, review, and approve piping design documents including P&IDs, layouts, isometrics, material specifications, and stress analysis reports.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, codes, standards (ASME, API, ASTM, ISO), and client requirements.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (Process, Mechanical, Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation, HSE).
• Provide technical solutions for complex offshore piping issues including layout optimization, constructability, flexibility, and safety considerations.
• Conduct stress analysis, pipe support design, and material selection for offshore environments (high pressure, corrosive, cryogenic, or high-temperature services).
• Ensure piping designs consider installation, inspection, testing, commissioning, and maintenance requirements.
• Participate in design reviews (3D model reviews, HAZOP, HAZID).
• Interface with clients, vendors, and subcontractors for technical clarifications and design approvals.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance to the team.
• Ensure adherence to project budget, schedule, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 15-20 years of experience in piping engineering, with at least 10+ years in offshore projects.
• Proven experience in leading teams on large EPC/EPCM/PMC offshore oil & gas projects.
• Strong knowledge of international design codes (ASME B31.3, B31.8, API, DNV, ISO).
• Proficiency in design tools: PDMS / E3D, PDS, Caesar II (stress analysis), AutoCAD, Navisworks.
• Familiarity with offshore standards (DNV, ABS, NORSOK).
• Strong understanding of offshore safety, constructability, and maintenance considerations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Capabilities in estimating and forecasting

Communication

• English - Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Good Interpersonal skills.
• Presentation and business communication skill.
• Identify/report technical concerns and solutions in a clear and concise manner.
• Should be able to attend project and team meetings.
• Conduct technical training session for team.

Behavioral Competency

• Technical leadership and decision-making ability.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective team coordination and mentoring.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Commitment to HSE standards and quality assurance.

Software Tools

• Familiar With Design 3D Softwares (SP3D, E3D, CADWORX, Autoplant etc)

HSSEQ

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it's clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

• Employee is responsible for adhering to all health and safety procedures, reporting hazards or incidents promptly, and actively participating in maintaining a safe workplace.

Details about role

• Location: Mumbai
• Relocation required: No
• Travel Required: As per project requirement
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Experience: 15-20 Years

Why Join us?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inclusion & Belonging Program
• Health insurance
• Work for a brand that's been in the industry for over 100 years
• Great Culture
• Safety-first culture with a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to contribute to some of the largest and most impactful projects in the global energy sector

We foster an environment where you are challenged professionally and empowered to take the lead on your career development with the support and guidance of our Leaders. We're committed to making sure that every single person uses their time with us to gain valuable experience and skills for their future, so why not pursue your career so why not pursue your career with us today