Lead Piping Engineer- Tucson or Denver

Description

• Assist with project planning and recommend improvements to the design process.
• Facilitate the purchase of materials by evaluating multiple tenderers and assisting procurement.
• Communicate with engineers from other disciplines to ensure designs meet project budgets and schedules.
• Prepare and approve design calculations and manage piping engineering work packages to meet budgets and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and relevant client engineering standards.
• Create purchasing documents, including datasheets, scopes of work, MTOs, and procurement lists for bulk pipe, fittings, and valves.
• Deliver piping engineering design that aligns with project requirements and Ausenco’s engineering standards.
• Train and mentor junior engineers and designers, providing guidance on standards and quality requirements.
• Provide technical assistance to designers and review project design drawings in a timely manner.
• Input, review, and incorporate vendor data to produce IFC level P&IDs.
• Perform and verify hydraulic calculations for both pumped and gravity flow systems.
• Develop piping and valve material standards and engineering specifications.
• Participate in HAZOP reviews and ensure resolution of piping issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Promote ethical practices and adhere to Ausenco North America’s corporate safety culture.
• Guide designers on best practices for piping layout and participate in multidiscipline layout reviews.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in the use of procedures and workflows in the execution of EPC/EPCM projects as a Piping Engineer.
• Good knowledge of EPC/EPCM engineering management systems
• Experience with SmartPlant is considered an advantage
• Extensive knowledge of 3D data centric design systems
• Experience working on large projects in a multidisciplinary environment
• Good leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Extensive experience with ASME B31.3 and associated standards
• Experience in mentoring piping engineers and piping designers.
• Strong client focus and ability to review Client piping specifications for compliance to code.
• Strong ability to delegate tasks and promote the effective performance of team members.
• 15+ years’ piping design experience in a relevant industry, e.g. mining, mineral processing, with at least 5 years in copper concentrator design.
• Knowledge of slurry handling and rubber lined pipe design
• Undergraduate Degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least 5 years’ work experience in the U.S. and a P.E. in the state of Arizona or Colorado
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to resolve most technical issues in an efficient manner with some guidance.

Benefits

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We Support Individual Growth And Aim To Allow You To Work In a Way That Plays To Your Strengths. Beyond a Competitive Remuneration Package We Offer

• Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness
• Work Life Balance – Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home; and progressive parental leave benefits to foster family needs and professional life
• Career advancement - Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities
• Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance