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We are looking for a
Piping Designer
to join the European Operations team.

The job holder will be responsible for the piping design on both greenfield and brownfield projects executed by the EMEA operations organization. The objective will be to deliver safe, fit for purpose piping design to an agreed schedule and agreed budget. In addition, the successful candidate will be required to generate piping design deliverables as part of their responsibilities. If the execution strategy calls for design outsourcing, the jobholder shall be responsible for supervising and reviewing the design generated by the design house.


As the Piping Designer you will:


Run piping design projects through all stages of Design through to handover to Construction ensuring that all design deliverables reference and comply with the latest codes, standards and specifications and costs remain on or under-budget, identifying and communicating all scope changes and/or schedule issues.

Be involved in piping design team activities to execute projects in accordance with project specifications, company procedures and industry practices. Effectively communicate execution strategies, schedule issues and project requirements.

Deliver execution strategies, layouts and studies, bid and design packages. Interface with other disciplines to produce complete and functional deliverables and packages.

Model equipment and piping conceptual layouts, basic design and detailed design in SmartPlant 3D (S3D). Review and approve project deliverables (including isometric drawings and design packages) for piping team members.

Responsible for preparing or reviewing 2D plant layouts and plot plans using Microstation.

Lead model reviews internally and externally.

Manage team resources, support development of technical competences and provide technical support, instruction, and guidance to Piping team members as needed.

Attend site and meetings when required. Participate in shop and site inspections and provide field support.


As the Piping Designer you will have:



HND/HNC in relevant subject of experience in piping process design.

Experience in a relevant industry preferably has field piping design expertise working with oil & gas, PetroChem, cryogenic or LNG companies. Experience working on brown-field projects and installations is beneficial.

Working knowledge of other engineering disciplines and their interactions with Piping and Layout.

Excellent written and spoken English and strong communication skills.

Hands-on experience of SmartPlant 3D piping software and associated modules is mandatory.

Experience with drafting tools (AutoCAD, Microstation etc.) is essential.

A working knowledge of valves, in-line devices and typical support details. Should have experience of pipe support and pipe stress work processes. Construction experience, in planning for installation and access of equipment, is beneficial.

Experience of design verification (as an approver) of piping design deliverables and knowledge of industry codes and standards

Excellent problem-solver and can effectively communicate issues and solutions effectively.

A great level of flexibility and self-motivation, an excellent team player and member.



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