Senior Piping Designer

Hatch; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch is seeking a Senior Piping Designer for their Johannesburg office. The role involves the development of piping models and deliverables, coordination with engineers, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have extensive experience in piping design and proficiency in relevant design systems, adhering to high quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years piping design experience.
• Proficient in 2D and 3D CAD systems.
• Site experience in a piping technical role.

Responsibilities

• Develop piping 3D models and 2D deliverables.
• Coordinate design tasks among other disciplines.
• Mentor junior and intermediate designers.

Skills

Design and modeling skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Advanced Diploma of Engineering

Tools

Bentley

Intergraph 3D design systems

Job description

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure , our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Role Title:

Senior Piping Designer

1. Summary

The Senior Piping Designer is responsible for the development of piping 3D models and 2D deliverables in accordance with project requirements and Hatch standards. The Senior Piping Designer assists in resolving piping technical issues and provides guidance to other

designers as well as supervising and coordinating piping design tasks.

2. Key Responsibilities

· Adhere to and promote the Hatch corporate safety culture

· Layout complex plant and piping systems using 3D modeling design tools

· Perform clash detection of models and other disciplines models and coordinate actions

and closeout

· Model existing structures, plant and equipment

· Ensure all drawings, 2D extractions and piping deliverables are checked to comply with

Hatch quality standards

· Ensure compliance with all relevant engineering standards and project procedures for all

design activities

· In conjunction with engineering staff, prepare design concepts for internal and client

reviews

· Develop and check engineering design details and special items drawings

· Prepare a list of design deliverables and time based functions to facilitate the planning and control of the piping budget

· Perform design for piping/mechanical plant models using project

specifications/procedures and applying industry best practice

· Use vendor drawings and information sheets to develop and check the model

· Coordinate and verify piping Material Take Offs (MTOs)

· Ensure coordination with designers and engineers of other disciplines

· Train and mentor junior and intermediate designers and provide guidance on Hatch

standards and quality requirements

· Assist in the preparation and development of project specific procedures

• Participate in the selection of piping design candidates
• Extract stress sketches
• Coordinate pipe support design including special pipe supports with piping stress analyst

input

• Support the application of piping systems to achieve the best project outcomes
• Extract and check ISOs
• Produce piping General Arrangement (GA) and equipment location drawings
• Provide input to proposals and man-hour estimates
• Assist in the resolution of piping design issues during project lifecycle, including planning phase, design, procurement, fabrication, construction and commissioning
• Promote and maintain the application of ethical and professional practices in the execution of piping work.

3. Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced Diploma of Engineering or equivalent (mechanical preferred)
• Minimum of eight years piping design experience or equivalent relevant experience
• Extensive experience with Bentley and/or Intergraph 3D design systems
• Thorough understanding of the Hatch HSEC policy and standards
• Sound design and modeling skills for plant layout, piping design and detailing
• Thorough knowledge of piping components and materials
• Sound knowledge of industry or regulatory standards and codes as required for piping design
• Experience with isometric production control and monitoring
• Experience with multidisciplinary coordination
• Proficient in the use of 2D and 3D CAD systems
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound working knowledge of design systems and workflows as they relate to the piping discipline
• Thorough understanding of PFDs and P&IDs
• Site experience in a piping technical role.

Preferred

• Experience within a large project, multidisciplinary EPCM environment
• Knowledge of laser scanning applications and techniques
• Strong client focus
• Good leadership skills
• Experience in mentoring and supervising designers
• Strong ability to delegate tasks and promote the effective performance of team members.
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

About the company

Hatch supplies engineering, project and construction, business consulting and operational services to the mining, metallurgical, energy and infrastructure industries.

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