Senior Piping Designer

Our client is looking for a Senior Piping Designer for a permanent or contract position, located in Aberdeen.

ROLE

The Senior Piping Designer is accountable for producing and maintaining piping deliverables (including, but not limited to: drawings, BOMs, 3D models and sketches) in accordance with industry standards, codes and client specifications within the schedule and budget as set out by the Lead Piping Designer. The position must support in the overall delivery of E&C’s business objectives through the aligning of deliverables to that of the individual Business Unit strategy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Assist in the preparation of CTR’s and man hour estimates.

* Create and respond to technical queries.

* Carry out site surveys, both on and offshore, UKCS and overseas where required gathering detailed survey information and producing survey reports.

* Carry out 3D modelling & design activities of piping systems & supports.

* Draught & check detailed design drawings of piping systems & supports in accordance with industry standards, codes and client specifications.

* Prepare & check materials take-offs and bill of materials.

* Provide technical input during detailed engineering of projects.

* Provide support and input into the preparation of PED technical files.

* Provide support and input into the preparation of construction workpacks and certification documentation.

* Responsible for technical decision making associated with any given scope of work.

* Establish good working relationships and communication with discipline leads, department managers and clients.

* Contribute to the development of engineering staff.

REQUIREMENTS

Mandatory:

* Substantial experience in the Oil & Gas/Petrochemical industry & an ONC in engineering or equiv.
Or Substantial experience in the Oil & Gas/Petrochemical industry & an HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equiv.

* Ability to demonstrate previous experience in the use of AutoCAD 2D & 3D software.

Preferred:

* Degree qualified in mechanical engineering or equivalent

* Must have good working knowledge of piping codes and standards (ASME, ASTM, API, ANSI etc…)

* Relevant Offshore mandatory requirements (Survival, medical, MIST, EBS etc)