Lead Piping Designer

Job description / Role

Wood is currently looking for a Lead Piping Designer to join our In-house Engineering team in Dubai, UAE.

Responsibilities:
- Preparation and checking of all types of Piping or Layout design deliverables such as General Arrangement Drawings, Mechanical Package Drawings, 3D Models in PDS, Piping Arrangement Drawings, Piping Isometrics, Material Take-Offs, Electrical or Instrument Cable layouts etc.
- Conduct onshore site surveys in Basra, Iraq.
- Interdisciplinary check of all Civil/Structural/Piping/Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation drawings.
- Review of vendor drawings for Equipment / Package items.
- Produce 2D drawings in AutoCAD and MicroStation.
- To assist in the coordination of all activities related to the discipline.
- Preparation of model / constructability review presentation.

Technical Skills

- Strong commitment to safety
- Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, MicroStation, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Experience of 3D modelling using PDS.
- Experience of 3D model review with the help of Navisworks.
- Experience of use of 'Laser Scan Data' in PDS environment.
- Understanding and Interpretation of 'Topographical Survey'.
- Conduct onshore site Surveys.
- Must be able to work to an agreed scope, budget and schedule.
- An active listener with the ability to focus on customer requirements.
- Experience in Brownfield, Conceptual, FEED and Detailed Design is required.
- Experience in the preparation and co-ordination of Mechanical and/or Piping design deliverables
- Compliance with industry, international and client Codes and Standards.
- Maintain suitable records of correspondence and work completed for reference and auditing purposes.
- Must be eligible and willing to make occasional visits to Basra, Iraq.

Educational Attainments:
- Diploma or HNC in Mechanical Engineering (or relevant subject)

Business & Industry Experience:
- Minimum of 15 years relevant experience
- Experience in FEED, Brownfield, Upstream Oil
- SP3D / smartplant 3D . is mandatory
- Experience in Site Survey Activities and techniques.
- Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage.

About the Company

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.