Piping Engineer

Job DescriptionTo produce cost effective and technically sound Piping designs within the required time frame to support project deliverables.
Project Life CycleEnsure discipline strategy development during set-up to meet project deliverablesOffer general project support and problem solving on technical matters arisingUse knowledge of scope on current and recent projects to promote re-use of engineering where possibleReview key discipline documentation and drawings produced on projects Develop an Electrical strategy and design criteria to suit the unique project/client requirementsProduce regular project status reportsGenerate post-project feedbackDesignGenerate scope of work specifications with technical requirements for each packageCompile technical enquiry packages and technical tender evaluations to ensure accurate placement of technical ordersAssist in developing, managing and controlling the discipline cost and man-hour estimates Produce discipline specific designs according to schedule and budgetManage and control changes to budget and scheduleIdentify potential risks/delays and explain discrepanciesProduce piping designs in accordance with piping design codes and specificationsCarry out dynamic and static analysis using piping stress analysis softwareCarry out valve and piping bulk material specificationsGenerate piping bills of materialGenerate fabrication, erection and testing specificationsMaintain effective engineering input/output of design officeEnsure development and optimization of piping layout drawings through the design officeReview supplier documentation for compliance with technical requirementsClient Relations (Internal & External)Maintain effective inter-discipline requirementsUnderstand other discipline requirements and communicate requirements Ensure sufficient informal interaction between disciplines Gather feedback from other disciplines for Design purposes Manage and interface with suppliers and contractors to meet project objectivesLegislation Policies & ProceduresSafetyApply global SHE standards and ensure complianceQualityRegularly review and contribute towards improvement of procedures and systemsEnsure all QA procedures and guidelines are followed in all daily activitiesParticipate in quality assurance auditsMonitor vendor qualityMonitor site qualitySystems and ProceduresEnsure adherence to the internal Project Management Operating SystemApply and review associated discipline Engineering StandardsAdhere to Company specifications, guidelines and statutory codes of practiceContinuous ImprovementProvide suggestions for improving internal work methods and procedures and technological solutions on an ad-hoc basis, according to customer's needs.QualificationsQUALIFICATIONSProfessionally, the successful candidate will be a / or graduate and will be registered as a professional engineer or technologist.SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEA proven track record of 5-7 years plus experience in piping engineering design and project management, within a processing or petrochemical plant projects environment, is required for this position.Project Management - Knowledge of basic project management methods and knowledge of all project life cycle phasesDesign Criteria -Applications and improvements of technical knowledge into design criteria that suit project reqs.
And/or support the design of new components/equipmentDesign Codes - Knowledge of local piping design codes and standardsCommercial Principles - Understanding of contract types and of their main features (basics, purchasing and selling conditions, partnerships, claims, logistic aspects etc) including international contractsTechnical Documentation - Ability to create, understand and communicate technical specificationsPlant Layout development - Ability to layout the plant in a functional, safety, cost-effective wayEquipment Fundamentals - Knowledge and understanding of basic information regarding equipment and components used in process plantsMaterials Fundamentals - Knowledge and understanding of basic information regarding materials and their properties used in engineering and manufacturing activitiesMaterials Knowledge of piping materials, fittings, special piping items and valvesConstruction & Commissioning - Understanding of on-site construction work such as testing and commissioning of the piping systemsCost Estimation - Understand cost of design (including cost of deliverables generation) and ability to estimate costs related to a project or specific activityBasic IT Tools - Knowledge of the use of Software to generate discipline deliverables.Procurement - Understand of project cost control, budgeting, procurement, purchase-to-pay and supply chain managementEngineering Calculations -Knowledge of engineering calculation techniques such as the fundamentals of stress calculations, wall thickness calculations support requirements and material selectionInnovation & Adaptability -The ability to adapt to different environments (team, technologies, countries etc.)
from a technical point of view, including ability to find out new possible technological solutions according to customer's needs.Quality Engineering - Knowledge of quality methods, management systems and procedures and/or understanding of quality features of piping materials and fabricated systemsCAE Software - Familiarity and ability to use specific CAE software including setting up systems, procedures and guidelines eg Plant 3DPiping Engineering Software - Ability to use engineering and calculation software with particular reference to PUMA5 for material management and development of piping specifications, AFT Fathom for hydraulic calculations and Caesar II for stress calculationsLegislation and Standards - Knowledge of sector specific law (eg.
Engineering safety reqs, Audit regulations, Insurance laws etc.)
and knowledge of standard specifications (eg.
Plant layout requirements etc.)
including the ability to integrate these standards.