Entry to Mid Level Piping Designer

Job Description

Roles/Responsibilities

Prepare or assist in preparation of project documents, such as estimates, bid packages, etc. for complete construction package.

Produce 3D Models of Piping Systems interfacing with all other applicable disciplines.

Identify Pipe support requirements.

Produce all applicable Piping design documents such as Isometrics, Tie-In Lists, Blind Lists, Special Fitting Details, Bill of Materials, Scopes of Work, etc. in accordance with Client standards for IFA and IFC.

Perform field survey to verify correctness of drawings and determine optimum design.

Coordinate design activities with other applicable team members working on other portions of the project.

Generate and maintain project records and logs.

Coordinate front end work leading up to the capital design phase of the project

Execute project while meeting safety, cost and schedule goals

Participate and/or lead Engineering Design and Review as required

Act as role model for other less experienced engineers and mentor/coach as appropriate

Prepare progress reports

Be responsible for technical content and interfaces for scopes of work

Experience and Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of Piping Design practices.

Able to plan and organize projects from inception to start up

Ability to work in and foster a strong team environment with minimal supervision

Knowledge of chemical or refinery facilities and integration of project work in these facilities

Strong safety champion who will lead the project in achieving zero incidents and injuries

Self-motivated with ability to originate and adapt to new ideas

Able to handle multiple activities simultaneously

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in use of following:

PIP (Process Industry Practices) Specifications

Working knowledge of MS Office products (Excel, Word, Project, etc.)

Strong desire to learn and work in a team environment

AutoCAD

CADWorx Piping Design tools

Use of 3D scan data to facilitate design.

Knowledge of Chemical and refinery plants

Good negotiation skills

Good meeting facilitation skills

Education: Associates degree in Drafting Design or equivalent degree with focus on Piping Design -or- 5-10 years of directly related industry experience

Physical Requirements:

This position is primarily in an office environment. However, field investigation of in-plant piping, civil, structural, or mechanical equipment requires the ability to don personnel protective equipment (PPE) such as flame-retardant clothing (FRC), hart hat, safety eyewear, safety footwear, fall protection harnesses or other specialty PPE. Ability to manipulate office materials and/or equipment and occasionally Lift, Hold/Carry 5-10lbs.

Required Physical Manipulation performed from:

Ground to waist

Waist level

Waist to shoulder

Above shoulder

Required Climbing Abilities: To move up or mount stairs and ladders by using the hands or feet as required including, a step stool ladder, 8’ to 10’ ladder, extension ladder and/or stairs of 1-3 or more flights.

Required Ability to Stand, Sit, Walk:

Frequency is occasional as required by job duties 9 plus hours per day.

Required ability to walk over terrain conditions:

Flat

Rough

Frequency is occasional as required by job duties 9 plus hours per day.

Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, and/or Crawling:

To bend forward or down from the middle of the waist or the middle of the back, to bend downwards, to lower oneself and/or to move freely on hands and knees as required by job duties 9 plus hours per day.

Reaching, Handling, Fingering, and/or Feeling:

To stretch out, extend, or put forth a bodily part. To touch or grasp something, by extending or stretching. To touch, lift, hold or operate with the hands as required by job duties 9 plus hours per day.Company Description

Magnum Technical Services (MTS) provides multi-discipline engineering services to the chemical, petro-chemical, refining, oil and gas, metals, hi-tech, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and pulp and paper industries. Located in Houston Texas, MTS has positioned itself to provide its clients with the highest level of consulting services while maintaining that personal touch so richly coveted by clients in today’s global economy.

Full-time