Job Summary
As the key individual assigned to the project by the Piping Department Manager and Lead Piping Engineer, you will fulfill the responsibilities associated with this role. Your duties include preparing major piping layouts, creating MTO sketches, and reviewing 3D CAD models related to piping systems, equipment, and structures, while also conducting interference detection. You will have technical accountability for interpreting and assessing stress and vibration results, reviewing piping layouts, and managing piping information. Additionally, you will be tasked with monitoring piping engineering progress against the approved schedule, evaluating modifications, and implementing corrective actions as necessary. Providing technical guidance and organizing, executing, and coordinating these responsibilities will be essential to ensure the project is completed on time and within budget.
Duties & Responsibilities
• To study the ITB (Invitation to Bid), project specifications, and design foundations, including the scope of work, overall project schedule, basic design data, client specifications, standard client drawings, existing drawings, and the plot plan.
• To assist in the planning and organization of piping engineering activities and the manpower requirements for the project.
• To aid in the development of the piping engineering and design schedule, manpower requirements, man-hour distribution, and execution plan, based on the scope of work and the approved budget for man-hours and schedule.
• To coordinate the piping design and engineering efforts with other Lead Engineers and project disciplines, as directed by the Piping Design Supervisor.
• To prepare a comprehensive list of piping information and layouts, as well as a document list in accordance with the standard procedures established for the project.
• To develop general piping specifications, including those related to piping arrangements and support standards.
• To interpret and evaluate the results of stress and vibration analyses, providing recommendations for addressing any identified issues.
• To create conceptual routing, piping layouts, and pertinent information for major critical equipment in the project—such as towers/columns, air fin coolers, heaters, compressors, and reactors—preferably utilizing 3D CAD formats.
• To review and verify all work, including piping layouts and information prepared by engineers, 3D models, material take-offs (MTO), bill of quantities (BQ), and other project deliverables, ensuring compliance with project standards, specifications, applicable codes, contract requirements, quality standards, and accepted engineering and construction practices.
• To provide field engineering support and advice regarding piping installation and testing at the construction site.
• To fulfill the responsibilities inherent to the role of Piping Key Person, as designated by the Piping Department Manager and Lead Piping Engineer.
Key Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree of Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of education, with a minimum of 12 to 15 years of experience
• Experience in Engineering, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Oil & Gas
Knowledge & Skills
• Proficient in operating computer equipment for 2D/3D CAD tasks.
• Skilled in using AutoCAD, CAD Pipe, SP3D software, MicroStation 2D CAD, Navisworks, or SPR software.
• Practical experience in material engineering and/or stress analysis.
• Capable of reading, analysing, and interpreting standard technical information, reports, and instructions.
• Strong negotiation skills
• Effective problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Analytical and reasoning capabilities
