Seeking a Piping Designer
We are looking for a Piping Designer with around 5 - 8 years of experience to join a successful engineering consultancy in Durban.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Under the direct supervision of the Project Director and/or Project Manager, develop and check system design CAD files or drawings in conformance with project specifications, scope of work, design parameters, codes, and industry practices.
- Review project specifications, administrative and technical practices, design instructions, plot plan, flow diagrams, and supplier information.
- Perform manual/computer layouts using specifications, standard drawings, design instructions, plot plan, flow diagrams, line list, and supplier information.
- Draw and update material and stress sketches.
- Communicate and interface with other project design and engineering disciplines.
- Complete manual/computer drawings and isometrics.
- Check, back check, and correct manual/computer drawings and isometrics.
- Check other departments' design drawings and supplier equipment drawings.
- Update master flow diagrams.
- Report progress to the project piping area/unit supervisor.
- Prepare material take-off and procurement specifications/requisition, evaluate vendor’s offers, issue technical queries, and prepare recommendations for purchase order placement.
- Knowledge of applicable API, ASTM, ASME, etc. standards is required for material selection and specification.
- Assist in the drawing up of Process and Instrumentation drawings for new or existing plants.
- Carry out piping/design and preparation of general arrangement drawings, elevations, section views, and detailed isometrics.
- Check drawings and bills of materials prepared by others.
Site Work
- Visit sites to take photographs, check dimensions, create site sketches, and mark-up drawings.
- Prepare P&ID’s of existing facilities.
- Prepare GA’s of existing facilities.
- Assist with supervision of construction on site.
- Prepare scope of work for execution of piping modification by contractors by defining required work, quality and inspection requirements, applicable drawings and specifications, and construction requirements.
- Prepare “As-built” drawings at the end of a project.
Desired Experience & Qualification
- Relevant Engineering or Draughting qualification.
- 5 - 8 years of experience in piping design and engineering for oil and gas production and processing facilities.
- Capable of deciding piping routing and equipment pay-out, preparing piping isometric drawings, pipe support drawings, preparing mechanical datasheets, and specifications.
- Proficient in AutoCAD - Mechanical, CADWorx, Windows, File Management, and Excel.
Package & Remuneration
R 25,000 - R 35,000 CTC (Including medical aid and provident fund)
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