Piping Lead

Network Finance; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance seeks a Lead Piping Engineer in Pretoria to head piping design and layout for major plant projects. You will review models, drawings and documentation, coordinating with Process, Mechanical, Civil, Structural and EC&I disciplines to ensure compliance with specifications and quality.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in piping design across petrochemical or heavy industries, with hands-on AVEVA E3D, PDMS, Plant 3D or AutoCAD experience and a proven ability to mentor teams and

Qualifications

• 15+ years' experience in piping design and engineering.
• Experience in petrochemical, chemical processing, mining, energy or heavy industries.
• Proven ability to lead piping design teams and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities.
• Strong knowledge of piping layouts, equipment integration, pipe stress considerations, and constructability principles.
• Proficiency in AVEVA E3D, PDMS, Plant 3D or equivalent 3D plant design software.
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and challenge the status quo.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead piping design and layout activities for major plant engineering projects.
• Review and approve piping deliverables, models, drawings, and design documentation.
• Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Civil, Structural and EC&I disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, codes and quality requirements.
• Drive design optimisation, innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and develop junior and intermediate piping personnel.
• Support project execution from conceptual design through commissioning.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Piping design

Quality assurance

Education

National Diploma / BTech / Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AVEVA E3D

PDMS

Plant 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

• National Diploma, BTech or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Relevant training and certification in AVEVA E3D, PDMS, Plant 3D, AutoCAD or similar plant design software will be advantageous
• ECSA registration (Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng) advantageous

Key Requirements

• 15+ years' experience in piping design and engineering
• Extensive experience in industrial process plants, petrochemical, chemical, gas processing, mining, energy, or related heavy industries
• Proven ability to lead piping design teams and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities
• Strong knowledge of piping layouts, equipment integration, pipe stress considerations, and constructability principles
• Experience with industry design standards and best practices
• Proficiency in AVEVA E3D, PDMS, Plant 3D or equivalent 3D plant design software
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and challenge the status quo
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Key Responsibilities

• Lead piping design and layout activities for major plant engineering projects
• Review and approve piping deliverables, models, drawings, and design documentation
• Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Civil, Structural and EC&I disciplines
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, codes and quality requirements
• Drive design optimisation, innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Mentor and develop junior and intermediate piping personnel
• Support project execution from conceptual design through commissioning

Ideal Experience

• Experience within petrochemical, chemical processing, industrial gas, mining, manufacturing, energy or EPCM environments
• Working knowledge of ASME, API and ISO piping standards
• Exposure to pipe stress analysis and plant commissioning activities would be advantageous

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a technically strong leader who is prepared to challenge existing practices, introduce innovative solutions, and help build a world-class engineering capability. If you have a passion for engineering excellence and a proven track record in complex process plant environments, we'd like to hear from you.