Manager – Piping

Position Summary

The Manager – Piping will lead the engineering and design review of piping systems for a Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) and Integrated Steel Plant, preferably utilizing the Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) route.

The role oversees all piping-related activities across process units, utilities, and supporting infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective project execution. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, including engineering reviews, contractor management, construction support, testing, and commissioning.

Experience in large-scale industrial facilities within Iron & Steel, Metals & Mining, and heavy manufacturing environments is required. Experience supporting construction, installation, and maintenance activities is considered a strong advantage.

Job Responsibilities

Engineering & Design Management

• Review and approve piping engineering deliverables, including:
  • Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
  • Piping Layouts
  • Isometric Drawings
  • Material Specifications
  • Construction Packages
• Ensure piping designs comply with:
  • ASME Standards
  • API Standards
  • OSHA Requirements
  • Project Specifications
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, structural, electrical, and instrumentation teams.
• Evaluate and resolve technical issues related to:
  • Constructability
  • Operability
  • Maintainability
  • Design Compliance
• Review pipe stress analysis reports and ensure design compliance.
• Provide site design coordination and technical support during:
  • Construction
  • Installation
  • Testing
  • Commissioning

Quality Assurance & Quality Control

• Ensure compliance with project QA/QC procedures and industry standards.
• Review:
  • Welding Procedures
  • Inspection Plans
  • Hydrostatic Test Procedures
  • Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) Requirements
• Coordinate inspections, testing, punch-list closure, and final acceptance activities.
• Verify turnover documentation and commissioning packages are complete.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture throughout all piping activities.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and environmental requirements.
• Participate in:
  • Safety Audits
  • Hazard Assessments
  • Toolbox Talks
  • Incident Investigations

Project Controls & Resource Management

• Manage piping budgets, schedules, and resource planning activities.
• Monitor project progress and implement recovery plans when necessary.
• Review contractor progress reports, change orders, and claims.
• Support procurement activities, including:
  • Material Take-Offs (MTOs)
  • Vendor Evaluations
  • Equipment Inspections

Leadership & Stakeholder Coordination

• Lead and mentor piping engineers, supervisors, inspectors, and field personnel.
• Foster collaboration between engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations teams.
• Communicate project status, risks, and opportunities to management and project stakeholders.
• Support workforce development and continuous improvement programs.

Skills & Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction Management
  • Related Discipline

Experience

• 8 to 12 years of progressive experience in piping engineering within:
  • Iron & Steel
  • Metals & Mining
  • Heavy Industrial Manufacturing
• Experience supporting large-scale industrial projects and multidisciplinary project teams.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of:
  • ASME B31 Piping Codes and Standards
  • Pressure Piping Systems
  • Piping Materials Selection
  • Corrosion Control
  • Insulation Systems
  • Piping Supports
• Experience with pipe stress analysis and related engineering practices.
• Proficiency with piping design software and engineering tools.
• Familiarity with:
  • Construction Management Systems
  • Project Controls Software
  • Digital Project Execution Platforms

Leadership Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strategic thinking and technical decision-making ability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within complex industrial project environments.