Deputy General Manager- Piping (HOD Piping)

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John Cockerill
Develops large‑scale tech solutions in energy, defence, industry, environment, transport & infrastructure.
Lead piping design & engineering for green hydrogen projects in India.
21 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Mumbai Metropolitan Region
Office Full-Time
Company Size
6,466 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Design
Consulting
Technical Services
Turnkey
Project Management
Construction services
Architecture
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Chemical
Steelmaking
Petro-chemicals
Railways
Ports
Role
What you would be doing
piping layout
isometric drawings
mto/bom
3d review
capex optimization
hse integration
  • Preparation of equipment lay out, piping layout, study and analysis of client plot plan.
  • Preparation of GAD’s, Isometrics etc.
  • Preparation of scope matrix and MR/TPS for piping design activities outsourced to engineering subcontractors
  • Incorporate JCH2 and client HSE requirements and incorporate in JCH2 pipe design basis.
  • Participate in in house project review meetings.
  • Manage a team of Inhouse engineers comprising of Materials,Layout,Stress analysis ,CAD designers to deliver the piping engineering of JCH2 projects.
  • Optimization of layouts and materials to reduce CAPEX.
  • Generate MTO/BOM
  • Integrate Best HSE Practices in the Piping design of Green Hydrogen plants and associated facilities.
  • Preparation of Nozzle orientation, Pipe support etc.
  • Further develop and strengthen Piping department to meet JCH2 business objectives.
  • Review of Client project design basis, applicable codes and standards, local regulations and incorporate the same in JC H2 piping design basis.
  • Review of client stress and support design basis, 3D- design basis etc.
  • Model review comments from PMC/Client etc.
  • Participate in client, PMC, Engineering sub-contractor, vendors, and other internal and external stake holders meeting.
  • Write Piping design basis.
  • Follow-up and verification of engineering, documentation and/or drawings
  • Lead the review of 3D model to ensure compliance of following.
  • Manage day to day operations, short and long term objectives of JCH2 Piping department.
  • Manage Piping engineering works subcontracted to third party engineering agencies as and when required.
What you bring
15‑20 yrs
mechanical eng
sp3d/e3d
autocad
asme
english
  • Minimum experience 15-20 years as HOD piping or Lead Piping engineer with Leading and reputed Engineering / EPC companies operating in oil& gas, energy, renewable energy sectors. Exposure and experience of Green Hydrogen projects is a plus.
  • Good knowledge and experience in piping layout and process skid piping.
  • You have an engineering degree preferably in Mechanical, Chemical engineering.
  • You have at least 20 years of experience in the EPC, oil &gas sector (Ideally also in hydrogen)
  • Maintenance and accessibility of all Mechanical equipment’s (Rotary, Static, Packages), Instruments, piping, and electricals
  • You master the office suite, especially Excel.
  • You are fluent in English.
  • Through knowledge of 3D modelling processes, tools, and procedures. Should be able to guide the modelers for preparation of 3D models of Green Hydrogen plants.
  • Good knowledge of OISD and Local Indian regulation viz PESO etc
  • You have good experience in working on SP3D, E3D/PDMS, Plant 3D software’s and Auto CAD.
  • Good knowledge of ASME, DIN, ISO 9000, ISO 14000, and other national and international codes relevant to above Job description.
  • Stress (Piping Flexibility) analysis with Caesar II etc .
  • Mechanical/Chemical Engineer with design and engineering experience in oil & gas / Energy / Green Hydrogen sectors
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
Since 1817
Year Established
The company has a long-standing history, tracing its origins back to 1817.
Revenue €1.2B
2023 Revenue
The company generated over €1.2 billion in revenue in 2023, showcasing its global impact.
  • Designs, integrates and maintains equipment across critical sectors including energy, defence, industry and infrastructure.
  • Projects range from recovery boilers, electrolyzers for green hydrogen, solar receivers to armour-turrets and combat vehicles.
  • Specialisms span industrial heat recovery, defence systems, metal processing, environmental treatment and renewable energy.
  • Unusual facts: revived a 200-year old founder’s legacy, built Europe’s largest industrial green-energy storage site, and acquired French military-vehicle maker Arquus.
Culture + Values
  • We are stronger because we work together, while capitalizing on our diversity. We share common objectives. Cooperation and mutual respect are at the heart of our relations.
  • We must always stay a step ahead in our professions. We must constantly invent, reinvent ourselves. We approach the changing world not as a threat, but as a wealth of opportunities.
  • To be committed is to believe in what one does, to be proud of it. We take on ambitious objectives and give ourselves the means to achieve them. We are proud of our many successes and know how to bounce back after a setback.
  • Every employee is an ambassador of the Group. They embody its values individually or as a team leader. We all act by embodying the values of John Cockerill on a daily basis. By being exemplary, whether safety, health, ethics or integrity is involved.
  • We exist only thanks to our customers. We listen to them and meet their needs. We are reliable, to deserve their trust. Our spirit of service creates long‑term partnerships.
Environment + Sustainability
100% hydrogen
H₂ readiness
Steam generators certified to operate entirely on hydrogen.
15,000 m²
Solar panels
Installed to achieve energy self-sufficiency in headquarters.
  • Aspires to CO₂ Performance Ladder certification at ambition level 3 by 2025
  • Target – Net zero emissions by 2050 (aligned with EU Green Deal)
  • Headquarters in Seraing energetically self‑sufficient: achieving energy self-sufficiency by 2020
  • 2022 carbon‑footprint measurement across European sites; head office CO₂ reduction actions
Inclusion & Diversity
33% Workers, 67% Staff
Workforce Composition
Company's workforce is divided into 33% workers and 67% staff.
41 Avg Age, 51 Nationalities
Diverse Team
The team has an average age of 41 and includes employees from 51 different countries.
4 Internal Start-Ups
Innovation Ecosystem
Launching four internal startups through a bootcamp program since 2018.
12% Reduction
Safety Improvement
Accident rate decreased by 12% between 2017 and 2018.
  • 30 % employees under 35, 28 % over 50
  • 16 % women overall, more than half recruited in last 5 years
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