Lead Pressure Vessel & Piping Engineer

United States Career•Bridgewater, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Pressure Vessel and Piping Engineer will provide technical expertise within Messer’s Project Execution department, focusing on the design, specification, fabrication, repair, operation, and code compliance of plant static equipment. This role involves various technologies such as cryogenic air separation, hydrogen production, and CO2 purification/liquefaction. The engineer will contribute to capital projects, support the proposals group with preliminary equipment design and cost estimates, assist the operations team with mechanical integrity issues, and collaborate with other engineering disciplines. Messer is a global leader in industrial gases, committed to providing essential solutions for various industries and communities, with a strong emphasis on its people and their growth.

Requirements

Experience with industrial gases, cryogenic systems, air separation plants and chemical plants for hydrogen production and carbon dioxide purification and liquefaction.
Broad knowledge of static equipment such as storage vessels, heat exchangers, and process piping systems.
Knowledge of the design and operation of cryogenic cold boxes, pre-purification systems, and cryogenic liquid bulk tanks.
Deep understanding of cutting, welding, brazing and related thermal processes used for piping and vessel fabrication as well as NDE techniques.
Well versed in applicable industry codes and standards such as ASME B31.3, ASME BPVC, CGA and participate in code conferences as a representative of Messer.
Ability to think logically through complex technical issues and clearly document ideas, processes and conclusions.
Ability to read, interpret and comprehend the following engineering documents: P&ID, Piping Isometric and Orthographic Drawings, Fabrication Drawings, Site layout and civil plan drawings, Pressure vessel MAWP/wall thickness calculations.
Ability to use 2D drafting programs (such as Autocad) and 3D CAD programs (such as Solidworks, CATIA, or Fusion360) to generate or inspect designs.
Ability to use pressure vessel design software (such as Compress, or PV Elite) to generate designs.
Ability to use pipe stress analysis software (such as CAESAR II, AutoPipe, or CAEPIPE) to analyze spools.
Ability to work safely in confined spaces (such as inside of tanks) and at heights.
Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc) is required; knowledge of VBA is a plus.
Ability to speak, read and write English is required.
Bachelor of Science/Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science/Metallurgical Engineering or related discipline.
Minimum of 7-15 years relevant experience with process piping and/or pressure vessel engineering including design, fabrication, testing and commissioning.

Nice To Haves

A graduate degree is considered a plus.
Ability to speak, read and write German, Chinese (Mandarin), Spanish, or French are a plus.
Strong collaboration with all engineering disciplines, internal resources, and external parties while displaying Messer core values.
Ability to communicate technical ideas effectively through digital, written and verbal language to stakeholders in Project Execution, Operations and Business development.
Professional Engineering (P.E.) license is a plus.
Knowledge of relevant industry practices such as oxygen level cleaning, and safety best practices is a plus.
API certifications are a plus.
Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or other NDE certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead technical authority for pressure vessel and piping engineering across multiple concurrent capital projects, providing technical guidance to project managers, engineering counterparts, and suppliers regarding static equipment design, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and operation.
Act as the discipline escalation point for complex technical issues, code interpretations, equipment failures, and field deviations.
Establish engineering design criteria and technical requirements for major projects.
Support project teams in evaluating technical, schedule, and cost impacts associated with design decisions and project changes.
Lead the design, specification, selection, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of process piping and pressure vessel systems.
Review and approve engineering deliverables including calculations, specifications, datasheets, stress analyses, vessel designs, inspection reports, and engineering deviations from 3rd parties and vendors.
Provide oversight of engineering contractor organizations supporting Messer projects, including review and approval of designs, calculations, specifications, schedules, procedures, and quality documentation.
Conduct critical supplier audits and technical capability assessments for strategic equipment vendors.
Lead factory acceptance testing activities for critical static equipment and provide technical acceptance recommendations.
Develop, maintain QA/QC program, inspection requirements, and engineering best practices related to piping and pressure vessels.
Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and codes including ASME B31.3, ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, CGA requirements, and Messer engineering standards.
Serve as lead pressure vessel and piping representative during HAZOPs, risk assessments, PHRs, MOCs, and incident investigations.
Lead resolution of discipline-related safety findings and risk mitigation actions.
Provide technical recommendations regarding mechanical integrity, fitness-for-service, equipment life extension, and code compliance concerns.
Develop, maintain, and update Messer pressure vessel and piping specifications, engineering standards, standard drawings, and best-practice documents.
Identify opportunities to lower cost and improve productivity, reliability, and safety through emerging technologies, engineering tools, fabrication methods, equipment solutions, and standardization.
Mentor and provide technical coaching to engineers within the pressure vessel and piping discipline.
Support discipline competency development through training, technical workshops, lessons learned sessions, and engineering reviews.