Expression of Interest: Senior Piping Engineer at Worley

Main Purpose Of Job

• To maintain collaborative and close work relationships with the multi-disciplinary Project Site Teams in carrying out the business objectives of the Worley Construction Unit in a cost-effective manner.

Key Responsibilities/ Accountabilities

• Performing, approve Design Verification of Pressure Piping using software and develop excel calculations for part code calculations
• Understanding and preparation of hydrotest & pneumatic testing calculations, good exposure to compressible flow and 2 phase flow.
• Prepare, Review and Approve Valve Datasheets, Special Piping Items Datasheets and Specifications
• Prepare, Review and Approve sizing/development of pressure piping and specifications i.e. Line Classes
• Prepare, Review and Approve Technical equipment requisitions required for procurement purposes
• Manage and maintain the Line List & Special Piping Items
• Prepare, review and approve Client/project standard specifications and design criteria
• Perform, Review & Approve technical bid analysis & tabulation which will be used to select appropriate vendors
• Review vendor information for technical detail and information
• Provide solutions based on client requirements that are in line with the company's business model
• Conduct Review & Approve technical investigations.
• Assist in Leading Project progress, Interactive Planning Sessions and Kick-off meetings.
• Prepares Man-hour estimates for Proposal
• Develop strong working relationships with client and contractors
• Maintain workshare relationships with other Worley Offices and Global Integrated Delivery (GID), i.e. with assigned Mechanical Process Plant Equipment Engineer(s) for the project(s).
• Assist in Management of change orders and scope of works
• Assist in Resolving interdepartmental and client issues timeously; this includes seeking higher-level authority, if required, i.e. Principal/Lead Mechanical Engineer
• Provide Commissioning assistance when required.
• Conduct technical / feasibility studies and investigations.
• Conduct integrity Audits on existing process plant mechanical infrastructure.
• Adhere to Worley standardized practices, procedures and general work instruction – "Go-Buys."
• Adhere to Engineering National Standards & Specifications
• Adhere to local Acts & Regulations, i.e. Mine Health and Safety Act No 29 of 1996, or the OHS Act etc.…
• Adhere to Mechanical & Piping Engineering Procedures, Policies & Work Instructions
• Adhere to Worley & Client HSE Policies & Procedures
• Timeous completion of weekly timesheets
• Maintaining good ethical behaviour & practices always
• Adhering to the Worley Code of Conduct
• Regular interaction and communication with client, contractors & vendors
• Timeously distribution of project documentation to the relevant recipients

Essential Skills/Experience

Skills/ Competencies:

• Knowledge & experience with MS Office packages (create spreadsheets, registers, reports, presentations, workflows, etc.)
• Knowledge of project requirements as they relate to scope, cost and schedule.
• Specialist Knowledge of International Codes, i.e. ISO, ASME, BS, SANS etc. of practice relevant to the industry
• Knowledge of National and International Standards
• Knowledge of Mechanical Engineering Design & Principles
• Proficient with Engineering tools and Software
• Knowledge and ability to perform Technical Evaluations for standard and non-standard (requisitioned) materials and construction contracts and to be part of construction bid evaluation meetings
• Knowledge of Project Planning, Cost control, procurement & contracts Processes including document control
• Extensive Knowledge of Bill of Quantities

Experience:

• 8+ years
• EPC / EPCM Environment
• Has a competent understanding of regulations, codes, manufacturing standards, and industry-standard practices.
• Experience in mining and petrochemical
• Estimating manhours for proposals
• Writing proposal content.
• Extensive Experience in Pressure Piping
• Experience in CAESAR II or AutoPipe
• Experience in 2 phase flow, PSV Discharge, Acoustic Vibration, Fluid Hammer
• Experience in Dynamic Analysis: Dynamic Loads, Wind & Seismic
• Extensive Experience in sealing of joints & bolting
• Extensive Experience in metallic & non- metallic piping
• Extensive Experience with Cat M, Sour & Low Temperature Service
• Experience in Hot Tapping
• Experience in Re-Rating
• Experience in Fitness for Service
• Experience in Remaining Life Calculations
• Experience in Insulation Materials
• Experience in Material Selection
• Experience in Material Substitution
• Experience in Piping Line Classes application and development
• Experience in Hydrotest Pressures Calculations
• Experience with material corrosion mechanisms
• Intermediate Multi-Office Project Experience
• Intermediate Multi-Project Phase Experience
• Approving Process Piping Designs as a Registered Professional (Professional Seal)

General:

• Good written & verbal communication & interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task, work under tight deadlines & frequently to change priorities
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently when required
• Good problem solver and meticulous & analytical
• Escalate issues timeously to Principal Mechanical Engineer
• Technical accuracy, completeness of data and adherence to the task
• Technical Writing ability
• Ability to work in a diverse team and work environment that is globally based
• Reports to the Principal/Lead Mechanical Engineer on the Project
• Willing to participate in technical Peer Reviews when required