Principal Piping Engineer

McDermott; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Principal Piping Engineer with extensive experience in Piping engineering for complex projects in the oil and gas sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading teams, solving complex piping issues, and ensuring project completion on schedule and budget. Applicants should have a Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering and significant experience in leading Piping Engineer roles.

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of experience as a Piping Engineer.
• Detailed knowledge of Pre-FEED, FEED, and Detailed Design phases.
• Preferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of a professional engineering society.

Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual, FEED, or detailed design analysis.
• Manage own time to meet objectives and forecast resource requirements.
• Lead others to solve complex problems.

Skills

Problem Solving

Project Coordination

Design Techniques

Knowledge of Standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SP3D

E3D

Navisworks

Job description

JobOverview:

The Principal Piping Engineer is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex Piping-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Piping Engineer may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in the field of Piping. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in Piping as well as broad knowledge of the Piping discipline within the Engineering function.

Qualifications

EssentialQualifications and Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 15-20 years of experience as a Piping Engineer in Oil and gas with a major contractor performing Conceptual, Pre-FEED, FEED, and detail design
• Previous experience as Lead Piping Engineer on FEED and EPC projects via Multi-offices Project Execution
• Detailed knowledge of Pre-FEED, FEED, and Detailed Design Phases Projects
• Detailed knowledge and experience of design techniques and application of standards, codes, and guidelines
• Familiar with all Piping Sub-Disciplines including Design and Modelling, Pipe Stress & Support, Piping Material Engineering, and MTO activities and deliverables
• Knowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills
• Conversant with international codes and standards like ANSI, ASME, API, BS, NFPA, etc.
• Familiar with SP3D / E3D / Navisworks
• Familiar with stick-built and modularization approach
• Preferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of a professional engineering society
• Familiar with commercial aspects of projects and types of contracts
• Committed to McDermott values
• Flexible for Business travel

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Responsibilities

KeyTasks and Responsibilities:

• Perform conceptual, FEED, or detailed design analysis and develop them as per project Scope of Work design basis, project documentation, design codes and standards, and McDermott procedures within the planned schedule and budget
• Apply in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and non-standard situations and report them to the Project Management Team and Department Manager at an early stage
• Prepare detailed design calculations and analyses including design reports and procedures
• Manage own time to meet objectives and forecast and plan resource requirements
• Lead others to solve complex problems, use sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment, and identify innovative solutions
• Interpret internal/external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve technology, processes, or services
• Explain difficult concepts and negotiate with others to adopt a different point of view
• Focused on health and safety policies and procedures
• Become fully familiar with the project SoW, Specification, Schedule, and all inter-discipline requirements
• Interface with other departments to obtain input for engineering and design
• Interface with High-Value Centers (HVECs) ensuring a clear understanding of their SoW
• Prepare Iso Curve based on required input in line with Project Level 3 Schedule
• Assist the Department Manager in the Performance Evaluation of Piping team members
• Support proposals and studies

Reports to:
Project: Lead Engineer, Project Engineer or Project Manager
Functional: Department Manager
Liaise With: Designers and Engineers, other Engineering disciplines Leads, Construction & Fabrication Group,
Project Management Team, Document Control, Project Cost Control and Planning Group, Procurement Group,
Subcontractors and Vendors, Client
Supervises: Piping Engineering and Layout Team