Technical Leadership and Team Management:

• Serve as the technical lead for all piping, pipe stress analysis, material selection, and HVAC/ducting aspects of the project.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of piping engineers and designers, defining work scopes, assigning priorities, and ensuring the quality and adherence to schedules for all deliverables.
• Act as the primary interface between the Piping/HVAC discipline and other project teams (Process, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, I&C), ensuring optimal routing, support, and integration of all systems.

Design, Engineering, and Equipment Selection:

• Oversee the detailed design of complex industrial piping networks, including high-temperature gas lines, water systems, utility lines, and slurry transport.
• Direct the design and specification of large-bore ductwork for process gases (e.g., off-gas, reformer gas) and ensure the appropriate design and selection of HVAC systems for control rooms, substations, and other critical buildings.
• Supervise and approve critical pipe stress analysis (using software like Caesar II or equivalent) for high-temperature/high-pressure lines, and manage the design of pipe supports and hangers.
• Guide the selection of piping materials, valves, and specialty items, ensuring compatibility with the harsh process fluids, temperature ranges, and pressures typical of DRI/HBI installations,
• Oversee the 3D model (e.g., using SmartPlant 3D, PDMS, or PDS) development for optimal pipe routing, equipment placement, and constructability, resolving clashes and space constraints.

Project Execution and Standards: 

• Ensure the timely and accurate generation, review, and approval of all piping and HVAC deliverables, including piping specifications, line lists, material take-offs (MTOs), isometrics, and plot plans. 
• Ensure all designs and installations strictly comply with international piping codes (ASME B31 series, API, etc.), local regulations, and project safety standards.
• Provide expert engineering support to the construction team to resolve field queries and non-conformances. Lead pre-commissioning verification and punch-listing of installed piping and ducting systems.

Technical Leadership:

• Lead troubleshooting efforts for process deviations, equipment failures, and quality issues.
• Provide technical guidance to operations, maintenance, and quality control teams. 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related discipline from an accredited university. 
• Minimum of 7–14 years of progressive professional experience in piping design, pipe stress analysis, and industrial ventilation/ducting. 
• Significant advantage is experience in the design and project delivery for the minerals and metallurgical industries (e.g., steel, ironmaking, smelting), with specific exposure to DRI or HBI projects. 
• Knowledge of international piping codes (e.g., ASME B31.1, B31.3).
• Proficiency in pipe stress analysis software (e.g., CAESAR II).
• Strong familiarity with 3D Plant Design software (e.g., SmartPlant, PDMS, PDS).
• In-depth knowledgee of HVAC and large-scale ducting design for industrial environments, including high-temperature applications. 
• Computer Skills: MS Office, Various Piping design and analysis software
• Language Skills: Proficiency in English is mandatory; knowledge of Chinese (Mandarin), Azerbaijani or Russian is a definite asset.