piping material engineer

Job Summary:

In this role, you will plan, develop, coordinate and review plant design and piping work on large projects having specialized requirements. You will optimize facility layout based on diagrams, client needs, current technology, and operational and maintenance requirements. Your technical input will ensure configuration compliance, procurement requirements are met, and complex issues are resolved. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Plans, develops, coordinates and reviews engineering work, such as Material Specifications, Material Requisitions, Engineering drawings / Data Sheets, calculations and bid summaries, within Plant Design and Piping discipline on projects of medium size and complexity or assignments in support of multiple business unit. Applies broad knowledge of engineering principles and practices to project engineering in the preparation of engineering analyses. Makes decisions concerning problems within the discipline and represents the discipline on the project and with the client as directed to resolve technical questions.

• Communicates complex technical issues and recommends solutions to upper management. Prepares or oversees the preparation of discipline estimates and work plan in accordance with project scope, schedule, and budget, and manages implementation and performance accordingly.

• Preparation and Review of key engineering drawings and calculations and bid summaries. Facilitates technical discussions with third parties (client, suppliers, regulators) and coordinates with client representatives to obtain approval on phases of work.

• Coordinates assigned engineering work with other project groups. Provides technical guidance and interfaces with the day-to-day technical work of discipline engineers, specialists & designers, in addition to mentoring them through provision of appropriate on-the-job training.

• Maintains communication as directed, with client representatives, suppliers, appropriate field personnel and other disciplines. Experience on Power Projects & Semiconductor Projects will be preferred.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• A recognized degree in a job-related engineering or scientific discipline from an accredited college or university, or a professional license in an appropriate engineering or scientific discipline from a recognized licensing board, or specialized courses in relevant general engineering, design or science or an appropriate engineering discipline.

• Broad progressive work experience in design engineering, science, or other relevant types of engineering such as systems startup, field engineering or plant operation in large industrial plants, utilities, process plants, or engineering/constructon   firms.

• Broad knowledge of industry/regulatory codes and standards and design criteria pertinent to the discipline. Knowledge and understanding of technical and cost issues related to selection of design features within the discipline. Knowledge of engineering work planning and control methods.

• Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of cost estimates, quantity take-offs and staffing requirements for proposals, forecasts and change orders.
  12 years to 20 years of relevant Senior Materials Specification engineering experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Develops & updates Corporate / Project Piping Material Class Specifications as required.

• Executes and verifies related calculations (wall thickness, branch reinforcement, vacuum, specialty line blanks, etc.).

• Reviews Vendor Quotations for Technical Acceptability and completes Technical Bid Evaluations for all piping and valve components.

• Issues and maintains piping and valve material specifications utilizing Smart Plant Reference Data. Development of component commodity codes for company and project specific databases based on industry standards, manufacturer specific construction and corporate coding structure.

• Development of technical, design and purchasing specifications for all bulk piping components.

• Development of specialty items as required by project.

• Works closely with clients and other disciplines on resolution of piping related issues.

• Good working knowledge of application of SPR, Nevis works will be an added advantage.

• Competency:Communication, Development, Engagement, Safety, Self-Discipline, Teamwork, Values & Covenants.