Senior Principal Piping Designer

About the role

The Senior Principal Piping Designer completes assignments and directs the work of others in the piping design discipline, solving complex problems and acting as a subject matter expert. Working autonomously within established procedures, the role leads others to find innovative solutions and directly impacts customer, operational or service objectives. It reports to the Lead Piping Engineer, Project Engineer or Project Engineer Manager, and liaises with designers, engineers, other disciplines, the client and vendors.

Key responsibilities

• Perform process plant piping design in Pre-FEED, FEED or Detailed Design phases, considering constructability, economics and operation, and adhere to maintenance, safety and quality standards
• Plan resources, set priorities and manage the design team to meet schedule and budget; support the department manager with designer appraisals and team training and development
• Develop clash-free 3D models and coordinate reviews so that review comments are closed
• Act as the discipline point of contact with the project team, client, vendors and subcontractors, and manage change requests through the Change Management System
• Produce drawings, plant layout narrative and piping estimates, attend project kick-off and review meetings, and supervise less experienced team members
• Work in line with McDermott requirements, client and statutory design codes, and with a strong focus on health and safety

Required profile

• High school graduate with a diploma in Mechanical Design or Drafting, or equivalent experience
• 25+ years of oil and gas experience with a major contractor on Pre-FEED, FEED and Detailed Design
• Experience as Lead Designer on medium or large projects and ability to handle multiple projects
• Recognized expert in one or more skill sets, with advanced specialized expertise in piping design
• Good leadership and management skills, and knowledge of other disciplines' processes
• Degree holders must provide a degree equivalency certificate from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR)

Required skills

• Process plant design and 3D CAD, including E3D or SP3D
• Detailed knowledge of AutoCAD
• Familiarity with local regulations and international and national industry standards and specifications