Advanced Mech Design Engr

Responsibilities

• Meeting budgeted hours, planned schedule, and agreed-upon level of quality on assigned project work 
• Communicating with the project manager on required changes to budget, schedule, or quality level on assigned project work 
• Communicating with the project manager on progress on assigned project work
• Incorporate Code, project requirements, and UOP standards into project documents 
• Coordinate with Detail design firms to develop Plot plan for new module process units considering total available plot space, transportation, constructability and other requirements for project 
• Consult with Sub-Contracted Detail Design firms on piping layout engineering concerns. 
• Review and provide comments on pipe support component selection and pipe support design criteria and if needed to comment 
• Review 3D Model with detail design firms before 3D Model review considering project requirement and specification.
• Lead 3D Model Review meetings with customers, UOP stakeholders, and detail design contractors, driving resolution of layout and constructability issues.
• Attend site visits to provide clarification and interpretations of drawings and specifications and troubleshoot piping layout related issues 
• Provide piping layout engineering input and review comments on the following system design activities:
  • P&ID / MFD development 
  • Piping Material and Valve Specifications 
  • Piping Line Indices 
  • Prepare requisitions for procurement of Piping Specialty items and pipe supports
  • Involved in bid evaluation of requisitioned components 
  • Review and approve contractor documents and drawings 
  • Insulation thickness tables and specifications 
• Work closely with all members of the project team including quality assurance, equipment, instrument, electrical, process, and structural designers, purchasing personnel, and project managers to meet project requirements 
• Checking the work of others for technical accuracy and compliance with established guidelines and procedures 
• Communicating key decisions made on projects to others
• Troubleshoot piping layout related issues during detail design, procurement, and module fabrication
• Continuously support improvements to UOP standard and work procedures
• Review project requirement and specification to support cost estimating and sales

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical or Chemical Engineering and 8-10 years experience in the piping layout design of chemical plant or petroleum refinery piping systems. 
• Knowledge and experience in using applicable codes such as: ASME B31.3, ASME B16.5 and ASME Sections I & VIII and API, ANSI, MSS etc
• Ability to interpret Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)and other process design documents, and apply them to the development of plant layouts and plot plans.
• Experience leading piping layout reviews and 3D model review sessions with clients and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to facilitate technical discussions and drive resolution of design issues with global stakeholders.
• Experience working in modular project environments and coordinating piping layout activities across engineering disciplines.
• Experience in reviewing engineering design data for completeness and consistency prior to completion of Issue for Fabrication releases
• Familiarity with Petroleum Refinery Piping materials with respect to piping and related components
• Multi-tasking abilities to maintain contributions on schedule for several projects simultaneously
• Ability to communicate well with suppliers in both written and verbally
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to travel 10% globally on an annual basis

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 + years experience is preferred.
• Experience supporting FastFEED, Modular Plant, or Mega Project execution.
• Experience working with global engineering and project teams.
• Familiarity with project risk management and change management processes.

Key Competencies

• Piping Layout Engineering
• Engineering Coordination
• Technical Problem Solving
• Interface Management
• Risk Identification and Mitigation
• Schedule Management
• Customer Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Multidisciplinary Engineering Support