Lead Piping Designer

Position Overview: The Piping Design Lead will manage the piping design of large or mega industrial facilities. This role involves oversight of specific piping and design areas, collaborating with third-party resources including EPC and technology licensors. The individual ensures technical accuracy throughout all project phases, from conceptualization to construction, and is responsible for ensuring cost-efficient designs and optimizing solutions to maximize modularized equipment, shifting construction from the field to fabrication shops.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and technical support for piping and design.
• Supervise and guide internal or external project designers.
• Develop cost-effective solutions for design execution.
• Create estimates, schedules, staffing requirements, workforce forecasts, and progress reports.
• Establish and monitor key material quantities; provide analysis and forecasts.
• Develop and review specifications, including design criteria.
• Participate in equipment and material procurement, permitting, and subcontracting activities.
• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to complex problems in line with organizational and project objectives.
• Serve as Piping Design Lead on single or multiple projects or perform moderate to difficult design assignments.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and high performance levels.
• Uphold a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and public safety.
• Perform other daily, weekly, monthly, or special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Associate's degree in pipeline drafting and design or related discipline, or equivalent global qualification, or twenty (20) years of relevant work experience.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• Experience managing piping design for large industrial facilities.
• Proven track record in managing third-party resources to design and optimize solutions for modularized equipment.
• Experience with large EPC or facility operators in the industrial facilities sector.
• Effective communication with management, coworkers, EPC firms, vendors, High Value Engineering Centers, module yards, and construction contractors.
• Knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials.
• Understanding of US construction practices and design optimization for construction.
• Practical field experience at jobsites and module yards.
• Advanced proficiency in Smart Plant 3D and AutoCAD Plant 3D.
• Experience leading small groups and multinational engineering teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Excel, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record for travel.
• Ability to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Capability to manage multiple tasks with strict deadlines and prioritize work effectively.

Why You Should Join:

• Strategic Asset Locations: The company boasts a network of strategically located assets that ensure efficient and reliable energy transportation across key regions.
• Sustainable Practices: Committed to environmental stewardship, the company integrates sustainable practices into its operations, minimizing its carbon footprint and promoting renewable energy sources.
• Strong Financial Performance: With a history of robust financial performance, the company offers stability and attractive returns for investors.
• Innovative Solutions: The company leverages cutting-edge technology to enhance operational efficiency and safety, setting industry standards for innovation.
• Customer-Centric Approach: Focused on delivering exceptional service, the company prioritizes customer satisfaction and builds long-term relationships with its clients.
• Experienced Leadership: Led by a team of seasoned professionals, the company benefits from extensive industry expertise and a proven track record of success.
• Growth Opportunities: The company is well-positioned for future growth, with strategic expansion plans and a strong pipeline of projects.
• Community Engagement: Actively involved in community development, the company supports local initiatives and fosters positive relationships with stakeholders.