Senior Piping Materials and Mechanical Engineer having 20+ years’ of experience. Where my skills have been implemented for industries; chemicals, oil and gas, mining and offshore. Conversant with ASME/ASTM/NACE/AWWA/NFPA codes with in depth knowledge of plant issues, different project areas, construction procedures, communication rules, plant engineering, materials engineering, technical specification, plot plans, P&ID, PFDs, general arrangements, isometrics and procurement. I have extensive experience in the roles as senior, principal and lead engineer, successfully managing and supervising a team of material/valve specification engineers. My success as a Piping Materials & Specification Engineer with nineteen years experience, can be attributed to my expertise within the following; writing piping specifications & full purchase descriptions, materials selections, wall thickness calculations, developing or modifying technical supply standards. Producing valve datasheets, special piping items datasheets, writing/specifying test requirements or standards, technical bid evaluations, vendor document reviews & approval. Point of contact for technical queries related to piping specifications, valves, material selection, technical supply standards or test & inspections. Marking up of hydro-test systems on Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams. Technical assessment / Pre-Qualification of Valve or Piping Materials manufacturers. Appointed TA-2, Level 2 Technical Authority in the Mechanical Engineering Department for Piping Materials. SME / Subject Matter Expert for Valves and piping materials. I thrive on challenges and working within pressurised environments. I am a multi-tasker and have the ability to prioritise my work and follow through on commitments effectively.