Junior Piping Material Engineer

Fluor Consultants BV is focused on developing long term relationships with customers in revamping, debottlenecking and expanding the production capacity of their existing facilities in the Process Industry in the South West of the Netherlands. The Bergen op Zoom and Rotterdam offices provide the full project execution services: from conceptual engineering through commissioning and construction support. 

In these projects, Piping Material Engineers are responsible for specifying the piping materials on a project, such as pipe, fittings, valves, etc. The Piping Material Engineer is also responsible for the technical support of the procurement process of piping materials (in cooperation with the Procurement Department), calculations of piping components, coordination with (local) authorities with respect to pressure equipment, assisting in the preparation and evaluation of third-party contracts and other responsibilities. 
Depending on the project the Piping Material engineer is working on, the amount and type of work will differ. 

The Piping Material Engineer works together with the other Piping Engineers and Designers within a multi-disciplinary team under supervision of the Piping Lead Engineer. Every project you will work with other people of the piping department, but also from other departments such as Mechanical, Civil, Contracting and Project Controls. The Piping Material Engineer will be in contact with suppliers, contractors and authority bodies. 

Key Activities 

• Prepare technical specifications such as pressure testing and purchase specs 
• Develop and review piping line classes 
• Perform line-numbering and pipe class allocations on P&ID’s and develop line lists 
• Prepare purchase descriptions of bulk and special items 
• Perform calculations of pressure-bearing piping components 
• Prepare technical attachments for the requisitions and purchase orders of piping items 
• Perform technical bid evaluations of received bids of suppliers 
• Demonstrate and maintain effective Client relationships, as Fluor’s presenter 
• Travel, as required, to ensure the successful execution of project and/or department goals 

Training 

• Participation in lunch and learn sessions 
• On line training Fluor University 
• Video distance training

Proven Experience

• Relevant working experience with an engineering contractor or production company in the process industry is preferable 
• Knowledge of international codes and standards (ASME,EN,DIN) is preferable 

Minimum Requirements 

• HBO education or equivalent 
• Candidates shall be fluent in both Dutch and English; written and oral communication with our Clients is as well in Dutch as English 
• Strong interpersonal skills 
• Willingness to travel 
• Be able to multi-task between several projects