Lead Piping Engineer - Design

Taqarec; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Saudi Arabia seeks a Lead Piping Engineer with extensive experience in the oil and gas industry. You will lead a team, oversee design integrity, and ensure project delivery within budget. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 15 years of experience in both conceptual and detailed engineering. Proficient English skills are required. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 15 years experience in FEED and detailed engineering.
• Experience in the Oil & Gas and infrastructure industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of more than 25 piping engineers and designers.
• Review and approve work plans and designs.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance.

Skills

Design practices understanding

Construction practices

ASME knowledge

API codes proficiency

Material selection knowledge

Fire water protection systems

Stress analysis

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overall Summary

Lead Piping Engineer with proven extensive experience in the design of Process and Utilities piping mainly for critical plant equipment and piping systems in the Oil & Gas, hydrocarbon, petroleum refinery, onshore, and / or infrastructure industries. Effective leadership of a large team of piping engineers and designers and a minimum of 15 years experience in FEED and detailed engineering of medium to large scale projects required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead a team of more than 25 piping engineers and designers
• Review and approve discipline work plan
• Review and approve basis of design
• Review and approve work-hours estimate
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the project team, including the Clients
• Lead technical reviews of plot plans and equipment layout
• Lead technical presentation to clients and their representatives
• Responsible for design integrity of piping scope, performance of assigned staff, on-schedule delivery of the work within budget.

Key Interactions

• Understanding of other disciplines activities.
• Interact with the Project Management.
• Client representatives

Qualifications & Years of Experience

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, with a minimum 15 years experience in conceptual designs, FEED, and detailed engineering of plants and facilities in the Oil & Gas, hydrocarbon, petroleum refinery, offshore, and / or infrastructure industries.

Key Skills & Technical Competencies

• Expert knowledge & understanding of Design practices, Construction Practices and Procedures.
• Expert knowledge of codes and industry standards such ASME, NFPA & API
• Expert knowledge in Plot Plan and equipment layout, piping layout, stress analysis, material selections, process equipment fire water protection and drain systems philosophy.
• Extensive knowledge of Saudi Aramco Standards and procedures will be an added advantage.
• Must be proficient in English, oral and written.