Octavia Carbon, a Kenyan direct air capture (DAC) company removing CO2 from the atmosphere using geothermal energy, is hiring a Piping Design Engineer to develop plant layouts and piping design for its DAC facilities, including geothermal-integrated plants in Nairobi.
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Category
Engineering
Employment Type
Full-time
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Vacancies
1 position
Closing Date
10/25/2026
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Octavia Carbon
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Description (Public)
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
- Develop plant layouts and detailed pipe routing for DAC facilities, including geothermal-integrated plants
- Produce and review piping deliverables: plot plans, piping layouts, isometrics, pipe supports, stress-critical line analysis and tie-ins
- Select appropriate piping materials, wall thicknesses and specifications based on process conditions (temperature, pressure, fluid composition)
- Ensure designs comply with applicable codes and standards (e.g., ASME B31.1/B31.3, ASME BPVC, API standards)
- Coordinate piping design with mechanical, process, electrical and instrumentation disciplines
- Select, specify and purchase mechanical equipment including pumps, compressors, blowers, fans and valves; prepare technical requisitions, evaluate vendor bids and conduct technical bid analyses
- Review vendor drawings and documentation and manage technical clarifications through to delivery; support factory acceptance tests (FATs) and equipment commissioning
- Identify and assess corrosion and degradation mechanisms relevant to DAC and geothermal service (e.g., CO2 corrosion, chloride pitting)
- Recommend materials, coatings, linings and corrosion allowances to prevent or mitigate degradation
- Define and support inspection programs (corrosion monitoring, wall-thickness surveys, NDT) with site teams
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- Experience in piping design and/or plant mechanical engineering, ideally in process industries (chemical, geothermal, power, oil & gas)
- Working knowledge of rotating equipment: pumps, compressors, blowers and fans, including selection, operation and common failure modes
- Working knowledge of metallurgy and corrosion mechanisms, and practical experience selecting materials to prevent them
Skills & Competencies:
- Proficiency with piping design tools (e.g., AutoCAD Plant 3D) and familiarity with pipe stress analysis
- Solid grasp of relevant codes (ASME B31.1/B31.3, ASME BPVC, API)
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, PFDs and equipment datasheets
- Willingness to spend regular time on site supporting operations and maintenance teams
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