Location: Remote
Job Type: Contractual/Hourly basis
Industry: Manufacturing / Chemical / Pharma / Fertilizer / Oil & Gas / Petrochemicals
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) with hands-on shop floor experience in manufacturing process equipment such as tanks, reactors, heat exchangers, scrubbers, agitators, adsorbers etc. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of fabrication, welding, quality control, and compliance standards, having worked with clients across chemical, pharmaceutical, fertilizer, oil & gas, and petrochemical industries.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert guidance on the manufacturing and fabrication of process equipment.
- Offer technical expertise in welding, material selection, machining, and assembly processes.
- Provide understanding of standards and regulatory compliance (e.g., ASME, TEMA, API, GMP).
- Train and mentor expediting teams on best practices and safety protocols.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- 10+ years of experience working on the shop floor in manufacturing and fabricating process equipment.
- Strong background in fabricating equipment like pressure vessels, reactors, agitators, scrubbers, heat exchanger and similar equipment
- Expertise in welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, SAW) and material selection (carbon steel, stainless steel, exotic alloys).
- In-depth knowledge of codes and standards like ASME Sec VIII, TEMA, API 650, and PED.
- Hands-on experience in inspection techniques (NDT, hydro testing, leak testing).
- Experience in working with chemical, pharma, fertilizer, oil & gas, and petrochemical industries.
Preferred Qualifications: (Not Mandatory)
- Certification in ASME, AWS, or NDT Level II/III is a plus.
- Prior experience in training and mentoring shop floor teams.
- Prior experience in expediting process/fabricated equipment or involvement with TPI agencies will be a plus
