The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.   We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognise unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.  Summary of the Role: The Pipe, Valves & Fitting Specialist Engineer reports to Mechanical Equipment Lead. All the enquiries related to Mechanical aspects of Pipes, Valves & fittings, from all the Lubrizol sites will be directed to this position. With his knowledge and expertise, this position is responsible to provide effective solutions and recommendations. The solution & recommendations for all the engineering aspects such as support while selection & design stage, standardizing inventory, preventive maintenance, reliability, help trouble shoot - diagnosing issues in case of repetitive failure, performance challenges & improvements opportunities for all type of Pipes, Valves & fittings. This position is also responsible to leverage GCC capabilities to drive improve operational safety, achieve cost reduction by collaborating with global stakeholder within operation and procurement organization. This position is always updated with all the engineering standards, codes, Fabrication methods, latest industrial practices, new developments, related to pipes, valves & fittings used in the chemical process industry. This position will collaborate & engage with diverse team / experts within and outside Lubrizol, to seek correct solution / recommendations in timely manner.  Lead the GCC capabilities in terms of providing solutions and suggesting recommendations on mechanical engineering aspects for all the inquiries received for pipes, valves, fittings from various Lubrizol sites. Provide in time and most appropriate solutions / recommendations towards the problems and issues requested by engineering, maintenance, operation & procurement teams from various LZ sites. For Pipes Valves & fittings- Continuously build the expertise, knowledge center with global engineering standards, fabrication codes such as (ASME, API, BS EN, ASTM, PIP- Process Industry Practice etc.), fabrication, inspection & testing methods. Update self & team to improve GCC capabilities with new developments, latest industrial best practices. Establish and maintain contacts with external subject matter experts-SME on Special pipes & valves & fittings, pipe stress & flexibility analyst, special metal /non -metallic coated valve- fittings manufacturer , so that this expertise can be readily utilized towards troubleshooting as and when required. Continuously interact and build the relationship with various LZ site engineering maintenance and operation team members  To understand their repetitive problems, challenges, limitations so that effective solutions can be provided in timely manner. To explore opportunities for saving – standardization in coordination with procurement team. Maintain cordial cross functional relationship with other engineering team at GCC to leverage the solution providing capabilities of GCC. Keep the supervisor informed & take guidance to ensure the suggestions - recommendations provided are effective, optimum, best possible for under the situation. Be a part of large global team, ready to support across all the global sites all the time. Requirements (education, experience, competencies, and specific job requirements): Education, Experience & Industry type  BE / ME Mechanical engineer from a reputed university. 15+ years of overall experience. Last assignment (minimum 8 years) for mechanical engineering – preferably focus on pipes, valves & fittings in a consulting firm or design / technical services department of a large chemical process industry.Candidate should have ~ 5 years of actual field / shopfloor relevant experience in large chemical process industry  Strong and proven, in-depth, core expertise on the subject that makes him capable for the role & as well as capable for guiding/ supporting – various Lubrizol site maintenance, operation, project & procurement team members. Experience in a Global organization environment will have clear advantage. Adequate working knowledge of Microsoft Office (also including Power point for presentations &   spread sheets), Various forms of database  Experience and Skills:    Pipes Valves & fittings specialist with hands on, thorough in-depth knowledge and experience / exposure to below listed area for Process Chemical Industry.  Pipe & fittings selection, standards, codes for various liquid, conditions & applications. Pipe stress analysis, flexibility analysis, supporting methods -techniques. Different type of valves, coated valves, their application, selection criteria to optimize cost & usability. Special types of valves & fittings. Setting up specification for Pipes, valves & fittings for small & medium scale projects. Standardizing & optimizing inventory of pipes, valves & fittings for a plant & procurement team. Candidate himself should have direct involvement, during his experience in detailing, specification, finding solutions – troubleshooting, interacting with designing / operating team manufacturer for the above listed areas.  Proficient in various codes for Mechanical Engineering (ASME, API,BS NE, ASTM, PIP- Process Industry Practice etc.) Ability to understand the problem / requirements through remote interaction, asking prompt questions, analyzing provided data. Earlier experience of dealing / interacting with renowned local and global process equipment manufacturers and consulting firms is preferred Attention to detail and accuracy, particularly understanding problems & exploring correct solution, suggesting optimum options / recommendation. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with the team & other LZ stake holders Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together! It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers and communities. We work with a relentless commitment to operate safely and responsibly, keeping safety, sustainability, ethics, and compliance at the forefront of everything we do. The well-being of our employees, customers and communities is paramount to our culture and in the way we approach our work. As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better. One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today.  More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their ethnic origin, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other characteristic.