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The Lubrizol Corporation a Berkshire Hathaway company is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928 Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities sales and technical offices around the world and has about 8000 employees. For more information visit .
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Summary of the Role:
- The Pipe Valves & Fitting Specialist Engineer reports to Mechanical Equipment Lead.
- All the enquiries related to Mechanical aspects of Pipes Valves & fittings from all the Lubrizol sites will be directed to this position. With his knowledge and expertise this position is responsible to provide effective solutions and recommendations.
- The solution & recommendations for all the engineering aspects such as support while selection & design stage standardizing inventory preventive maintenance reliability help trouble diagnosing issues in case of repetitive failure performance challenges & improvements opportunities for all type of Pipes Valves & fittings.
- This position is also responsible to leverage GCC capabilities to drive improve operational safety achieve cost reduction by collaborating with global stakeholder within operation and procurement organization.
- This position is always updated with all the engineering standards codes Fabrication methods latest industrial practices new developments related to pipes valves & fittings used in the chemical process industry.
- This position will collaborate & engage with diverse team / experts within and outside Lubrizol to seek correct solution / recommendations in timely manner.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the GCC capabilities in terms of providing solutions and suggesting recommendations on mechanical engineering aspects for all the inquiries received for pipes valves fittings from various Lubrizol sites.
- Provide in time and most appropriate solutions / recommendations towards the problems and issues requested by engineering maintenance operation & procurement teams from various LZ sites.
For Pipes Valves & fittings
- Continuously build the expertise knowledge center with global engineering standards fabrication codes such as (ASME API BS EN ASTM PIP Process Industry Practice etc. fabrication inspection & testing methods.
- Update self & team to improve GCC capabilities with new developments latest industrial best practices.
- Establish and maintain contacts with external subject matter expertsSME on Special pipes & valves & fittings pipe stress & flexibility analyst special metal /non metallic coated valve fittings manufacturer so that this expertise can be readily utilized towards troubleshooting as and when required.
- Continuously interact and build the relationship with various LZ site engineering maintenance and operation team members
- To understand their repetitive problems challenges limitations so that effective solutions can be provided in timely manner.
- To explore opportunities for saving standardization in coordination with procurement team.
- Maintain cordial cross functional relationship with other engineering team at GCC to leverage the solution providing capabilities of GCC.
- Keep the supervisor informed & take guidance to ensure the suggestions recommendations provided are effective optimum best possible for under the situation.
- Be a part of large global team ready to support across all the global sites all the time.
Requirements (education experience competencies and specific job requirements):
Education Experience & Industry type
- BE / ME Mechanical engineer from a reputed university.
- 15 years of overall experience. Last assignment (minimum 8 years) for mechanical engineering preferably focus on pipes valves & fittings in a consulting firm or design / technical services department of a large chemical process should have 5 years of actual field / shopfloor relevant experience in large chemical process industry
- Strong and proven indepth core expertise on the subject that makes him capable for the role & as well as capable for guiding/ supporting various Lubrizol site maintenance operation project & procurement team members.
- Experience in a Global organization environment will have clear advantage.
- Adequate working knowledge of Microsoft Office (also including Power point for presentations & spread sheets) Various forms of database
Experience and Skills:
- Pipes Valves & fittings specialist with hands on thorough indepth knowledge and experience / exposure to below listed area for Process Chemical Industry.
- Pipe & fittings selection standards codes for various liquid conditions & applications.
- Pipe stress analysis flexibility analysis supporting methods techniques.
- Different type of valves coated valves their application selection criteria to optimize cost & usability.
- Special types of valves & fittings.
- Setting up specification for Pipes valves & fittings for small & medium scale projects.
- Standardizing & optimizing inventory of pipes valves & fittings for a plant & procurement team.
- Candidate himself should have direct involvement during his experience in detailing specification finding solutions troubleshooting interacting with designing / operating team manufacturer for the above listed areas.
- Proficient in various codes for Mechanical Engineering (ASME APIBS NE ASTM PIP Process Industry Practice etc.
- Ability to understand the problem / requirements through remote interaction asking prompt questions analyzing provided data.
- Earlier experience of dealing / interacting with renowned local and global process equipment manufacturers and consulting firms is preferred
- Attention to detail and accuracy particularly understanding problems & exploring correct solution suggesting optimum options / recommendation.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with the team & other LZ stake holders
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Analytical thinking and problemsolving abilities.
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