Lead Piping Designer

Aker Solutions ASA; Canada; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and insurance

Well-being facilities

Young Solutioneers network

Job summary

Aker Solutions ASA in St. John's, NL is seeking a Lead Piping Designer to support our onshore Engineering group. You will lead piping design activities, apply Aveva E3D/PDMS, and ensure high-quality deliverables through robust checking and continuous improvement.

With 10+ years in piping design, you will coach junior designers, manage resources to meet client timelines, and interface with clients on scope, cost, and schedule while contributing to a safer, sustainable energy future.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of piping design experience in brownfield environments.
• Advanced knowledge of Aveva E3D/PDMS and related design standards.
• Proven ability to lead design teams and coordinate with engineers.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Piping Engineering Lead on technical piping design matters.
• Support PDMS/E3D concepts, technologies, and solutions.
• Ensure robust checking processes for high-quality deliverables.
• Lead continuous improvement to reduce costs and improve quality.
• Evaluate changes for fit/interference and propose solutions.
• Modify drawings and resolve issues with engineers.
• Coach junior designers and manage work plans to meet schedules.
• Interface with clients on design scope, cost, and schedule.

Skills

Piping design

Leadership

CAD software

Tools

Aveva E3D

PDMS

E3D

Job description

Are you ready to help us create a cleaner, safer and more sustainable future?

At Aker Solutions we are changemakers with nearly 200 years of experience, committed to helping the energy industry #PowerTheChange towards a net-zero future. We are driven by collaboration and curiosity, building tomorrow’s technological solutions today!

Our team in St. John's, NL is seeking Lead Piping Designer to support our onshore Engineering group!

What will you be doing?

• Proactively liaise and support the Piping Engineering Lead on technical matters related to piping design as part of overall solution development and professionally handle project issues as they arise, with minimal loss of productivity. This includes, but is not limited to, piping layout considerations, routings, pipe support design, and placement for both metallic and non-metallic piping systems.
• Provide support to the E3D Administrator on design concepts, new technologies, and solutions to be incorporated into PDMS/E3D.
• In partnership with the Piping Engineering Lead, ensure continued application of a robust checking process within the discipline to ensure high-quality engineering deliverables.
• Take a leadership role in continuous improvement related to piping design including developing and recommending improvements in design standards to lower costs and improve quality.
• Analyze the effect of proposed changes for proper fit and/or interference problems and recommend possible solutions or alternate construction.
• Modify drawings as required and confer with engineers to resolve issues.
• Coach and support the technical development of less experienced designers to develop overall capacity.
• Develop and monitor work plan and resources to ensure on time deliveries and manage costs for client.
• Take a leadership role in client interface on matters related to design and layout.
• Provide support and input to Project Engineers and client counterparts regarding project scope, cost and schedule issues and / or recovery options.

We think you should have:

A minimum of 10 years’ experience, ideally within a brownfield industrial environment. Advanced knowledge and experienced with computer-aided design software and techniques including Aveva E3D. Solid knowledge of standard methods and practices used for engineering design offices.

What we offer:

At Aker Solutions we are committed to creating an enjoyable, rewarding, and engaging career where you can thrive. Our aim is to build a long-term mutually beneficial relationship with you, in order to motivate and retain your talent. We offer a variety of global and local initiatives which support your well-being and development, so that you feel valued throughout your career – professionally and personally.

Some of them are:

• Solid pension and insurance coverage: We take care of our employees by offering competitive RRSP, insurance, and health plans that ensure your well-being today and in the future.
• Well-being: Enjoy access to fitness facilities and incentives.
• Vibrant Young Professional network: Connect, grow and thrive in our international community, Young Solutioneers.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Aker Solutions, we foster an environment where everyone can thrive. Diversity fuels creativity and innovation, making it a key competitive advantage. We embrace all aspects of diversity, including disabilities, religion, sexual orientation, and more. We have experience with accommodating various needs and are always open to finding solutions that suit you. We encourage everyone to apply and are here to support you throughout the recruitment process.

This is Aker Solutions

Aker Solutions delivers integrated solutions, products and services to the global energy industry. We enable low-carbon oil and gas production and develop renewable solutions to meet future energy needs. By combining innovative digital solutions and predictable project execution we accelerate the transition to sustainable energy production. Aker Solutions employs approximately 11,800 people in 13 countries.