Senior Piping Engineer
Posted 19/08/2024 by NES Fircroft
• Working within a multi-discipline team to deliver a fully integrated
destruct/construct philosophy for a major plant equipment replacement project
• Site survey work and preparation of engineering deliverables and documentation to
facilitate planned works
• Review and approval of drawings and other design deliverables
• Engagement with project schedule and management of workscope/change control
• Based at the client’s site in Teesside as part of the project team
Main Activities (main day-to-day activities and the outputs of the role the individual
is expected to deliver)
• Review of client documentation including drawings with confirmation of validity
against current plant configuration
• Site surveys of existing pipework, pipe supports, and connected items
• Determination of piping tie-in points using basic process data, best practice,
client preference, and consideration of the resulting scope
• Development of enabling works strategy such as the location and design of
temporary pipe supports and restraints for safe removal/reinstatement of piping
• Review and approval of appropriate sketches/drawings/mark-ups to supplement
any gaps in client records
• Coordination of 3D CAD reference model development
• Provision of input to piping stress isometrics where required; liaison with pipe
stress team
• Marking of P&IDs allow for communication of scope boundaries with Process
• Piping material selection based on existing client Piping Specifications /
Installation / new equipment
• Pipe Support material selection based on existing installation / pipe stress
functional requirements / client standards
• Review and approval of piping material take-offs
• Attendance at internal and client progress meetings
• Provide justification for all elements of Piping design during client review or
challenge
• Management of emergent works and deviation from baseline scope using project
change control
• Development of piping scope of work document including details of
methodology, temporary works, construction, inspection and testing
requirements.
• Problem solving: Design / fabrication / installation
• Awareness and application of human factors in design
• Risk - People / Cost / Schedule / Operational
Qualifications / Experience
• Experience of site work, manual layout methods and surveying
• Knowledge of piping design codes and standards, both ASME and European
• Development of piping design and construction estimates and management of
work hour budget
• Experience of working within a multi-discipline team and understanding of the
necessary interactions required for successful project delivery
• Knowledge of AutoCAD 2D/3D, Aveva E3D, and similar drafting packages
• Knowledge of laser scanning techniques and development of 3D models and other
relevant innovative technologies within a design environment
• Awareness or some knowledge of specialist areas such as pipe stress analysis and
construction methods
• Development of layouts in the 3D workspace
• Detailed experience of P&IDs and layout/isometric piping drawings
• Site surveys and visual condition assessments
• Experience of Site H&S requirements, Code of conduct and sound ethics as
required by Professional bodies and employers
• Experience within a client facing role and/or chemical manufacturing
environment (desired)
Key Competencies
• Self-starter, able to navigate and rationalise design information and records
• Problem solving, ability to develop solutions to complex issues
• Team player, strong communication and organisational skills
• Safety in Design
• Scaled effort / delivery
Key Accountabilities
• Involvement and dialogue are expected throughout the design and construction
stages with the site team resolving any issues and ensuring completion as per
design intent.
• On-time delivery of in-scope project drawings and documents
• Management of piping design deliverable development and 3D model
• Preparation of scope of work documents to support project delivery
• Participation in both internal and client reviews
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
- Type:
- Contract
- Start Date:
- 01/09/2024
- Contract Length:
- 3 months
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- Job Reference:
- BH-279183
- Job ID:
- 222188073
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