DuPont is a global company of people who make a difference in everyday life. For talented and creative people like you, future career paths can be rich and varied. We offer an exciting place to work where thousands of innovations are introduced every year. You will have opportunities for growth through involvement in various dynamic industries from high-tech to high-performance; including agriculture, nutrition, electronics, communications, safety and protection, home and construction, transportation, and apparel. We have an exciting opportunity in Process Equipment Group in Wilmington, DE for a Process Equipment Pipe Consultant to work in the corporate Engineering function that supports DuPont operating plants and capital projects to ensure a reliable piping system.
An ideal candidate’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Front-end-loading of Capital project with conceptual piping system design
- Identify critical lines, perform pipe stress analysis, and recommend with appropriate pipe supports for ASME B31 code compliance
- Assist in plant safe operation with improved asset productivity, increased up-time, and reduced maintenance effort through piping mechanical integrity and quality assurance (MIQA) and piping fitness-for-service (FFS) programs
- Piping walk down at plant site for trouble shooting and failure investigation
- Develop and implement advanced tools, techniques, and best practices for improving piping system reliability for DuPont competitive advantage
- Provide project and operating plant support by generating and revising piping and valve specifications.
- Analyze piping and valve problems and recommending solutions.
- Identify and promote best practices (including industry standards) for selecting piping and valves.
- Work with DuPont Sourcing to develop, maintain, and promote company-wide purchasing strategies for pipe, valves, and fittings
- Occasionally assess equipment valve manufacturer’s engineering and quality programs
- Lead and coordinate corporate-wide teams and projects.
- Work with other consultants, plant and business personnel, sourcing, suppliers, and contractors.
DuPont is an E-Verify Employer
Qualifications
- BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering Degree
- 10 years of experience including five years of plant field experience in project construction, operations or maintenance of process equipment and five years in pipe stress analysis work
- General knowledge of process piping typically used in chemical, polymer, food, and biological processes.
- Knowledge of industry standards (ASME & API) for pipe, valves, and fittings related to piping design, inspection and maintenance.
- Great time management skills including the ability to manage a substantial work load.
- Knowledge of static and dynamic pipe stress analysis
- Knowledge and/or proficiency in using CAESAR II and FE-PIPE software
- Interpret Codes and regulations applicable to power and process piping
- Capability to apply mechanical integrity (MI) and fitness-for-service assessment of the piping system.
- Great time management skills including the ability to manage a substantial work load.
- Interpersonal skills for developing a client base and working in a multi-function team environment.
- Networking capability to effectively leverage other corporate and external resources to provide timely cost effective solutions.
- Computer and PC literate-Working knowledge of using E-mail, the Internet, and Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Must be self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Good oral and written communication skills necessary to sell integrated engineering solutions.
Exciting Project based travel ranging from 25% - 50%
A professional engineering license, six sigma training, demonstrated leadership skills through involvement in technical societies, and multi-lingual capability are a definite plus.
This position will be a full time assignment. Flexible work schedules, adjustable work hours, and other accepted work practices could be utilized to accommodate special needs or circumstances.
Schedule - Full-time
Education Level - Bachelor’s Degree (±16 years)
Shift - Day Job
Employee Status - Regular
Travel - Yes, 75% of the time
Location: USA - Delaware, Wilmington - Chestnut Run Plaza
Apply: https://dupontimpl.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=73602
