Principal Piping Engineer

Wood; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful and interesting projects

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Competitive salary with regular salary

Professional development plans

Global connections with experts

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Principal Piping Engineer - LNG to lead the piping group for complex LNG projects. The role requires deep LNG experience, leadership across multi-disciplinary teams, and the ability to drive design quality and timely delivery.

Applicants should have a mechanical engineering background with extensive experience in cryogenic piping, PDS/PDMS, and EPC/FEED environments. This role is based in Singapore and offers global project exposure and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering degree with 15+ years LNG/refinery/chemical plant experience.
• Lead position on about 5 projects.
• LNG receiving terminal experience is mandatory.
• PM/PMC experience is preferable.
• Knowledge of Plot Plan and Equipment Layout, Piping Layout.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Piping group operation and ensure timely completion within budget.
• Ensure design quality and technical accuracy of drawings and quantities.
• Execute work per contract procedures and standards.
• Adhere to Wood procedures for safety in design and execution.
• Coordinate with Project Eng. Manager & Area Engineers on needs affecting schedule.
• Prepare, review, issue, and follow up piping deliverables to construction.

Skills

Piping design

3D modelling

Leadership

Cryogenic piping

LNG projects

FEED/EPC experience

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

PDS/PDMS/SP3D

Job description

Job Description

Wood has an opportunity for a Principal Piping Engineer - LNG There is an increased thrust to deliver our services for the growing Asian market. As a result of this, Pipingoperation is expanding and evolving to manage the challenges of regional projects that continue to pose challenges in offering our services through a global talent pool

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewable and emerging energy sectors
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Responsibilities

• Overall operation of the Piping group and the high quality and timely completion of their work within the established work hour budgets for the assigned project
• Ensuring engineering and design quality, technical accuracy of drawings, material quantities, specifications, procedures, etc. produced with in the piping disciplines assigned to him
• Execution of assigned work in accordance with applicable contract procedures and standards
• Adherence to Wood's Engineering Procedure / Work Instruction for Design safety and to ensure the adoption of safe attitude towards engineering design that features affecting the safety and integrity of the project
• Reviewing with the Project Engineering Manager, Area Project Engineers and other team members about all the needs and technical aspects which can affect the schedule of the project
• Preparing, Reviewing, Issuing and follow up of all Piping Deliverables up to the issue for construction
• Approving all Piping deliverables produced with in the Piping team, prior to initial and Construction Release
• Ensure that the 3D model represents satisfactory design practice
• Participate actively in Wood internal and Client reviews of 3D Model, Plot Plan, Constructability etc
• Assist Department head when required in preparation of proposals and in presentations to prospective clients
• Providing “Feedback” to the Discipline Head concerning problems arising from application of standard methods and work procedures/instruction/technical practices and updates the same

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with at least 15 years of experience in LNG / Refinery / Petrochemical / Chemical Plant
• Projects with about 5 years in lead position
• LNG receiving terminal experience is a must
• PMC experience is preferable
• Highly motivated, well organized, resourceful and pro-active
• Knowledge of Plot Plan / Equipment Layout development, Piping Layout, Piping
• Materials, piping Stress Analysis and 3D Computer Aided Design like PDS / PDMS / SP 3D
• Working experience in Design & Engineering team for Conceptual Studies, FEED, and EPC phases of grass-root and revamp projects
• Working experience as Lead Engineer for at least one LNG project
• Experience in Cryogenic piping design and selection of Cryogenic piping materials
• To handle overall operation of the Piping Specialists group to achieve high quality and timely completion of their work within the established work hour budgets for the assigned project
• Conversant with international codes and practices including all LNG relevant standards like NFPA 59A

Personal Attributes

• Able to lead, motivate & guide team comprising Architects & Designer.
• Must have experience in manpower and Architectural design deliverables execution planning and handling.
• Self-motivated, self-reliant, energetic, proactive candidates are desired.

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.