Head of Piping Section

Main Activities

• Technical Responsibilities – Piping Engineering:
• Overall supervision of engineering studies (layout, 3D modeling in E3D, routing, supports, isometries, BOM)
• Validation of technical choices (standards, stress analysis, fluid sizing)
• Definition of input data and framing of subcontracted studies
• Ensuring technical quality and consistency of deliverables
• Managerial Responsibilities – Head of Piping Section:
• Organization and management of the section (resources, workload, priorities)
• Supervision of the internal team and coordination of external partners
• Monitoring of deadlines, costs, and discipline planning
• Reporting and support during pre-project phases
• Project Coordination & Cross-functional Support:
• Management of outsourced piping engineering (sister company in India) and internal teams
• Daily follow-up of progress and team priorities
• Review and validation of deliverables (3D models, isometrics, drawings)
• Implementation of checklists, standards, and piping engineering quality control processes
• Critical review of studies: identification of inconsistencies, risks, and deviations
• Ensuring alignment with process constraints, maintenance requirements, and project specifications
• Continuous interface between engineering, project teams, site, and external partners
• Technical support to procurement and site teams (non-conformities, feedback/lessons learned)
• Continuous Improvement & Tools :
• Structuring engineering control and validation methods
• Optimization of design and coordination practices
• Monitoring of standards and evolution of piping specifications
• Contribution to tool improvements (E3D, automation, data engineering)

Internal and External Relations

• Internal Relations: Engineering office, project managers, construction/site teams, procurement, other disciplines, international engineering teams
• External Relations: Subcontractors (India, France, etc.), suppliers, clients

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the quality of piping engineering (internal and external)
• Direct responsibility for coordination and validation of studies
• Autonomy in organization, control methods, and technical decisions
• Direct impact on project performance (quality, schedule, cost)

Required Skills

• Technical Skills :

• Expertise in industrial piping and general installation

• Proficiency in 3D tools (ideally E3D / SmartPlant / others)

• Strong ability to train, analyze, challenge, and validate engineering studies

• Knowledge of outsourced engineering environments and processes

• Fluent in English and French (mandatory)

• Personal Skills :

• Excellent coordination and international communication skills (focus on India)

• Ability to alternate between office and remote work

• Technical leadership and strong sense of priorities

• Rigor, critical thinking, and pragmatism

• Proactivity and autonomy

• Mechanical Engineer with at least 10 years of experience in industrial piping.

Required combined experience:

• Engineering (Design Office)

• Field experience (construction / erection / workshop)

• Coordination of engineering teams, ideally with India

• Strong ability to structure, manage, and ensure the reliability of engineering within a demanding international environment.