Sr. Designer (Pipeline)

National Petroleum Construction Company Limited; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Abu Dhabi seeks a Designer for pipeline projects. The role involves supervising design activities, ensuring the accuracy of engineering drawings, and leading a drafting team. Candidates should have an extensive background in offshore pipeline drafting and strong knowledge of CAD. Proficiency in English and good teamwork skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in designing/drafting checking, with supervisory experience.
• Several years as drafting team leader in offshore pipeline activities.
• Competent in CAD operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise design activities and ensure accuracy of drawings.
• Produce basic drawings and check design/construction engineering drawings.
• Handle interdisciplinary coordination and resolve client queries.

Skills

Design supervision

Team leadership

Interdisciplinary knowledge

Technical communication in English

Education

Higher National Certificate or equivalent

ITI Certificate in Drafting

Tools

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Job description

Job Description PURPOSE & SCOPE:Jobholders at this level are engaged in checking Pipeline drawings, planning drafting activities for Pipeline projects and inter-discipline checking of drawings of other associated disciplines and lead teams involved with the development of discipline-specific engineering drawings. For large projects they will be designated as Designers, with sole responsibility for design work, whilst on major projects they will assume responsibilities as Team Leaders.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Supervises Design.
• Studies scope of work & produces basic drawings.
• Checking authority (major projects).
• Reviews and checks the work of Draftsmen to ensure accuracy and correctness prior to issuance of drawings for construction and bill of materials (BOM) for procurement.
• Checks design & construction engineering drawings for offshore pipelines (alignment sheets, riser/spool drawings, etc.)
• Checks material take-offs, BOMs, contingency allowances for all pipeline components required to complete the project.
• Input for resolution of client engineering queries.
• Interdisciplinary co-ordination.
• Works closely with Engineers.
• Resolves Yard queries.
• Compliance in accordance with HSE Standard.

Skills Required MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Higher national Certificate, or *equivalent, and an ITI Certificate in Drafting.
• 12 year’s previous Designing/Drafting checking experience with at least several years as drafting team leader in offshore pipeline drafting activities.
• Supervisory experience and team-leader (major projects).
• Good interdisciplinary knowledge.
• Good in working with others as Team player.
• Good knowledge of written and spoken English.
• Experienced and competent Computer Aided Design (CAD) operator.
• Rigorous checker (major projects).