Chief Engineer, Piping

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Job posting end date: 01/26/2025

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Chief Engineer, Piping to join our dynamic Plant and Solution Delivery engineering team.

In this key leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all piping design activities for our global plant arrangement design projects. As a project lead and subject matter expert, you will ensure the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective piping solutions while adhering to project schedules and budgets.

What you'll do

• Project Leadership: Lead and manage piping design aspects of plant arrangement projects, acting as the primary point of contact for all piping-related matters.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality and accuracy of all piping designs, adhering to relevant industry codes, standards, and best practices.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including piping specifications, drawings, and calculations.
• Customer Interaction: Review and interpret customer technical documentation and requirements, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Scheduling and Budgeting: Develop and manage project schedules and budgets for piping activities, monitoring progress and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Cost Control: Monitor and control project costs related to piping design and procurement, identifying opportunities for cost optimization.
• Package Ownership: Act as the package owner for the piping discipline, taking full responsibility for its successful execution within projects.
• Procurement Support: Provide technical support to the procurement team in the selection and procurement of piping materials and equipment.
• Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with other engineering disciplines (e.g., structural, mechanical, electrical) to ensure seamless integration of piping systems.
• Innovation: Contribute to the development of innovative concentrator and hydrometallurgical plant designs and engineering solutions.

Who you are

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Piping Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in piping design and engineering, with a proven track record of leading complex projects.
• Extensive knowledge of piping codes and standards.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling software (e.g., AutoCAD Plant 3D, E3D, PDMS, OpenPlant, or Microstation 3D).
• Strong project management skills, including scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Experience in the mining or metallurgical industry is highly desirable.
• To succeed, you also need to be able to communicate fluently in English (spoken and written).

What's in it for you

• Wellbeing and safety - benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, and engagement surveys.
• Annual bonus - global incentive programs tied to business and performance targets.
• Hybrid working possibilities - while we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.
• Extensive learning opportunities - ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide support - leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.
• A thriving culture - we are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together. 

Get in touch

Want to rise above the possible with us? Click 'Apply now' to leave your application.

For additional information, please contact Fabio Santone, Manager, Piping & Diagrams. Email: fabio.santone(at)metso.com, phone +358406105596 (office hours)

Recruitment timeline: The application period ends on the 26th of January. 

Did not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. You may be the right candidate for the role.

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Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers' energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and process expertise. We are the partner for positive change. 



Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Metso employs over 17,000 people in close to 50 countries and sales for 2023 were about EUR 5.4 billion. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. metso.com, x.com/metsoofficial