B19 - Sr. Project Engineer / Associate Technical Leader – CAE (Piping Stress using CAESAR II / Autopipe Skills)

Key Accountabilities:

§  Lead and support Pipe Stress analysis projects using CAESAR II and/or AutoPipe as per customer requirements.

§  Interface with customer and take care of regular project communications with customer.

§  Understand and comprehend requirements, understand operating environment of the component and systems.

§  Perform static and dynamic (modal, harmonic and response spectrum analysis) stress analysis for complex piping systems for various loading combinations as per the specified design codes.

§  Perform flange leakage checks, blast analysis, transit analysis, slug checks, wind and seismic analysis, AIV & FIV checks.

§  Preparation of Critical Line list, Loads to Layout/Structural and Stress Analysis Report.

§  Evaluate Stress, Displacement, Forces and moments on restraints for support design and Evaluate piping loads within allowable nozzle loads.

§  FE analysis of Nozzle using NozzlePRO.

§  Review of vendor documents of equipment’s for conforming Nozzle Forces and Moments and Fixed and Sliding Supports.

§  Design and selection of pipe supports, springs hangers & Expansion joints.

§  Perform reinforcement evaluation at pipe supports and branch connections.

§  Preparation of datasheets for springs, Expansion joints, struts, snubbers and springs hangers review of vendor drawings & technical bid analysis.

§  Perform isometrics checking for critical and non-critical lines using model and ensure support types selected in line with stress requirements.

§  Coordinate with Civil/Structural & Mechanical groups to ensure loads are being effectively communicated.

§  Assist the team of engineers, designers/draftsman, and modelers and provide technical support and guidance.

§  Assists P&ID’ section preparation for stress inputs of line list.

§  Interaction with Vendors / Clients / Third party members.

Requirements

• BE/ BTech in Mechanical / Chemical.
  
• Experience Range - 5 to 7 Years. 
• Proficient in CAESAR II and /or AutoPipe software for stress analysis
  
• Conversant with Line index, Flexibility analysis (Static Dynamic) of piping system
  
• Should be well conversant with all stress analysis requirements of international piping codes.
  
• Strong knowledge of relevant piping stress analysis codes/standards (e.g., ASME, EN, API etc.)
  
• Knowledge of various supporting arrangements including special supports / sway bracings / bellows / rigid struts, spring supports etc. is a must.
  
• Experience in static and dynamic analysis (Modal, harmonic, response spectrum analysis) of piping systems along with flange leakage checks, blast analysis, transit analysis, slug checks, AIV & FIV checks and Surge Analysis of piping systems.
  
• Experience in Oil & Gas Industry in both onshore and/or offshore facilities
  
• Strong engineering fundamentals (Stress, Vibration, Fatigue, Heat Transfer etc).
  
• Good verbal and written communication skills, Good Team Player.
  
• Good skills in MS-office tools. Ability to create reports and documentation.