Topsides Piping Lead Engineer

Description

• Monitor design input need dates and data required to execute piping design works.
• Review and comment on piping arrangements, isometrics, and pipe support drawings from piping designers.
• Review and monitor engineering design progress related to piping work scopes.
• Lead groups of piping engineers and designers for project executions and/or monitor work executed by engineering design houses where applicable.
• Monitor P&ID revisions and ensure compliance between piping 3D models and the latest P&IDs.
• Prepare Master Document Lists (MDLs) for overall piping design-related work scopes with forecast dates based on Master Project Schedules.
• Ensure effective communication and workflows between piping design teams and construction teams; monitor compliance between piping construction drawings (piping isometric and pipe support drawings) and the latest 3D models.
• Monitor and control the development of piping weights.
• Monitor comments from clients and classification societies.
• Monitor and control drawing revisions, especially after construction has started.
• Align piping design outputs (such as piping isometric drawings, pipe spool drawings, etc.) with construction teams to ensure all required information is incorporated.
• Monitor piping procurement statuses and surplus materials due to drawing revisions.
• Prepare project plannings, including but not limited to work scopes, responsibility matrices, manhours, software usage, and interface matrices.
• Onboard vessels to carry out site inspections.
• Monitor all piping-related interface points.
• Review and comment on vendor-certified documents (VCDs).
• Monitor hold items affecting piping design completeness.
• Ensure proper communication and workflows between piping stress teams, pipe routine, and pipe support designer teams; closely monitor compliance between piping 3D models and the latest pipe stress analysis reports.
• Monitor piping design database completeness (e.g., 3D model attributes) to meet project Digital Engineering requirements.
• Review and comment on technical proposals from vendors.
• Review and monitor project budgets related to piping, especially regarding manhours, software utilization, exotic and high-cost material purchases, and warehouse balance material utilization.
• Align piping design input data and required dates with respective stakeholders to define piping design output forecast dates.
• Monitor 3D model clashes, design review comments, and punch lists.
• Review and comment on piping calculations performed by other piping engineers or subcontractors (e.g., pipe stress analysis reports, flow master reports, surge analysis reports).
• Interface with vendors, other discipline leads, procurement teams, production teams, and commissioning teams.
• Provide support to piping construction, QA/QC, and other non-engineering design-related activities such as inspections, coatings, painting, welding, and test packages.
• Monitor hot works, tank coatings, and drydocking activities where applicable.
• Ensure all works meet project scopes and technical quality standards, complying with project requirements.
• Prepare and raise technical queries (TQFs) and engineering variation orders (EVOs) related to piping for additional work scopes.

Requirements

• Understand P&IDs and piping routine requirements.
• Skilled in 3D model review tools like Navisworks.
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in piping engineering or related activities as outlined above is preferred.
• Understand equipment layout plans, including escape routes, maintenance spaces, mechanical handling, and other equipment considerations.
• Familiarity with international piping standards such as ASME, ASTM, API, and classification society rules and regulations.
• Understand class and regulatory requirements, piping, special items, and valve material specifications.
• Strong knowledge of topside piping design and planning principles.
• Experience with 2D design software such as AutoCAD.
• Competence in 3D modeling software including Smart Plant, Aveva, Cadmatic, or similar platforms.
• Understand departments’ and projects’ specific design workflows.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required.
• Experience in Offshore or Shipyard projects, including rig building and shipbuilding, is advantageous.
• Understand non-piping design-related requirements such as fabrication, erection, painting, QA/QC, testing, and commissioning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is preferred.
• Understand contract specifications and project requirement summaries.
• Prior involvement in FPSO projects, covering both topside and marine aspects, is desirable.

Benefits

Interested candidates are invited to send us an updated resume with your current and expected salary and earliest availability.

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