JOB DESCRIPTION

As our new Principal Piping Engineer you will be accountable for the technical integrity of assigned Piping and Layout activities. You will be producing and maintaining piping deliverables (including, but not limited to Calculations, Datasheets, Technical specifications, Material Requisitions, Technical bid evaluations, Schedules, MTO's, Work volumes) in accordance with industry standards, codes and client specifications within the schedule and budget as set-out by the Lead Piping Engineer/ Engineering Manager.

You will work with:

• Assist in the Piping Engineering activities on projects and tenders
• Lead, coordinate, mentor and manage discipline teams on smaller projects when needed.
• Ensure safe, effective and successful implementation of piping engineering activities within budget and schedule requirements.
• Participate in engineering assignments such as assisting with the development of specifications, datasheets, calculations, drawings, material take-offs
• Prepare Material requisition, Technical bid evaluations and review vendor drawings
• Co-ordinate the development of 3D modelling activities of skid packages.
• Participate in reviewing and checking designs, drawings and data from other parties/execution offices
• Take part in 3D Model reviews, Construction reviews, Design reviews
• Review materials take-offs and bill of materials. Ensure that the quantities are within budget and any changes are documented with approval from Lead Engineer/ Engineering Manager/Project manager.
• Review and Check 2D drawings such as Equipment layout, piping layout, general arrangement drawings, piping isometrics, Support plan and other drawings in accordance with Client specifications.
• Bring to the attention of the necessary parties, any problems, assistance or matters that may affect quality, deadlines or costs.
• Visit yard during construction and understand improvements needed in design
• Maintain Quality documentation and report any non-compliances for process improvement

You will interface with Subcontrators, suppliers and Vendors for completion of engineering activities. You will also work closely with other disciplines Process, Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation etc so basic knowledge of all discipline documents and drawings would be beneficial.

You will have:

• Degree in Mechanical engineering from an accredited university or equivalent
• Experience in similar position working for EPC Projects in Oil & Gas sector.
• Should have piping design knowledge for Process equipment like Separators, Columns, Exchangers, Fin fan coolers used in Oil & Gas projects.
• Piping design experience related to process skids and packages for upstream/midstream projects would be preferred
• Previous experience in the use of software like Caesar-II, Mathcad, Navisworks
• Working knowledge of piping codes and standards (ASME, ASTM, API, ANSI etc...)
• A basic understanding of constructability, operability and maintainability requirements
• Minimum of 10-12 years of work experience in the Oil & Gas industry with at least 5 years in similar position.
• Knowledge of Piping flexibility analysis would be an added advantage
• Should be able to work on fast track projects and deliver as per project schedule.

As a person you have good verbal and written communication skills and organisational skills. You have demonstrated an orientation towards teamwork and collaboration and is able to communicate, integrate and cooperate with other discipline to achieve the common goals. You are action orientated and willing to embrace new challenges. Our environment is dynamic, fluid and international.