Piping Draftsman

Saipem; Angola (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

12 months contract

Job summary

Saipem is seeking a Piping Draftsman for the MMO Malembo project. You will generate 3D pipeline models and precise 2D drawings for brownfield modifications and tie-ins, supporting offshore scopes.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in oil & gas, strong 2D/3D software skills (AutoCAD, E3D, PDMS, SP3D) and the ability to read complex drawings and specs. This 12-month contract offers health insurance and collaboration with a global team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in oil & gas, preferably brownfield MMO contracts or offshore platforms.
• High proficiency in 2D and 3D design software (AutoCAD, E3D, PDMS, or SmartPlant 3D).
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, material specifications, and technical data sheets

Responsibilities

• Draft and model 3D pipeline models; create precise 2D drawings for brownfield modifications.
• Produce detailed shop fabrication drawings, piping isometrics, layouts, and P&IDs based on site sketches or notes.
• Incorporate IDC feedback and coordinate with clients, yards, and inspectors on document updates.
• Verify baseline project information against site developments and flag discrepancies to the design team.
• Report progress to the Piping & Layout Lead and collaborate with draftsmen and engineers

Skills

2D & 3D design proficiency

Reading complex drawings

Tools

AutoCAD

E3D

PDMS

SmartPlant 3D

Job description

Join Saipem and engineer a sustainable future.

We are a global leader in engineering and construction for the energy and infrastructure sectors, delivering complex onshore and offshore projects worldwide. Driven by technological innovation as “One Company”, our 30,000 people from over 130 nationalities in more than 50 countries work every day to enable the energy transition toward Net Zero. At Saipem, your expertise helps shape the future globally for environmental sustainability.

Project: MMO Malembo

Job Title: Piping Draftsman

Job Description:

• Drafting & Modeling: Generate 3D pipeline models and precise 2D drafting outputs for brownfield modifications, piping tie-ins, and layouts.
• Drawing Production: Create detailed shop fabrication drawings, piping isometrics, equipment layouts, and P&IDs based on site inspection sketches or engineering notes.
• Cross-Discipline Alignment: Incorporate feedback from Inter-Discipline Checks (IDC) or external stakeholders like clients, yards, and third-party inspectors to update engineering documents.
• Input Verification: Constantly check that the baseline project information and input data remain current with ongoing site developments, alerting the design team to discrepancies.
• Reporting & Collaboration: Report progress on a continuous basis to the Piping & Layout Lead while communicating smoothly with fellow draftsmen and design engineers.

What are we looking for?

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in the oil & gas industry, preferably with explicit experience in brownfield MMO contracts or shallow-water offshore platforms.
• Technical Mastery: High proficiency in 2D and 3D design software (such as AutoCAD, E3D, PDMS, or SmartPlant 3D depending on the specific asset system).
• Site Awareness: Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, material specifications, and technical data sheets

What can we offer to you:

• 12 months contract (subject to extension according to Company needs)
• Corporate Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance.
• Our One Saipem Way soft skills model leverages on skills development, career growth, opportunities to innovate through complex challenges by promoting communication and collaboration to achieve common goals.

We embrace diversity! At Saipem, we believe that innovation thrives through diversity. Our culture is built on mutual respect, collaboration, inclusion and the belief that our differences drive our progress.

Safety and Sustainability matter to us! Operating in difficult and at times extreme situations, the focus is always on the health and safety of people and the preservation of the natural ecosystem.

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