Senior Piping Designer Services at Scruples Resources

MAIN FUNCTIONS

• Develop detailed piping layouts and designs for oil & gas and industrial facilities.
• Prepare and review Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and piping arrangement drawings.
• Develop 3D piping models using relevant CAD/3D design software.
• Prepare General Arrangement (GA), isometric, spool, fabrication, and piping layout drawings.
• Ensure proper routing, accessibility, maintainability, and constructability of piping systems.
• Coordinate piping designs with process, mechanical, structural, civil, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines.
• Review piping specifications, line lists, equipment layouts, and vendor drawings.
• Check piping designs for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project specifications.
• Perform design reviews and identify clashes, interferences, and constructability issues.
• Support material take-offs and preparation of piping material specifications.
• Participate in design reviews, model reviews, HAZOP/HAZID, and constructability reviews.
• Provide technical support during fabrication, construction, installation, commissioning, and field modifications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain accurate 3D piping models and design deliverables.
• Produce piping isometrics and fabrication drawings from approved designs.
• Ensure appropriate clearances around equipment, structures, access ways, and maintenance areas.
• Coordinate pipe supports and interfaces with structural and mechanical systems.
• Review piping stress requirements and coordinate with piping stress engineers where required.
• Incorporate engineering changes and maintain design documentation.
• Check work produced by junior piping designers and provide technical guidance.
• Participate in site surveys and field verification activities.
• Resolve design and construction queries related to piping systems.
• Ensure all deliverables meet project schedules, quality requirements, and applicable standards.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• HND, Bachelor's degree, or equivalent technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Piping Design, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in piping design within oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery, LNG, or process facilities.
• Strong experience with piping layout, 3D modelling, piping isometrics, and design drawings.
• Proficiency in relevant design software such as AutoCAD, AVEVA E3D/PDMS, SmartPlant 3D, or equivalent.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, piping specifications, equipment drawings, and engineering documents.
• Knowledge of applicable piping codes and standards, including ASME B31.3, where relevant.
• Good understanding of piping materials, valves, fittings, supports, and piping components.
• Strong multidisciplinary coordination and communication skills.
• Experience supporting FEED, detailed engineering, EPC projects, construction, and commissioning is an advantage.