Overview / Responsibilities
Principal Piping Engineer - Process & Energy, Glasgow Based
Wood are now making preparations for upcoming scopes of work in 2023 across our Process & Energy division, to support this growth we require experienced Senior / Principal Piping Engineers to provide technical expertise whilst executing assigned scopes of work across a variety of projects.
Join a culture of innovation , pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.
The opportunity requires demonstrable experience and detailed knowledge of FEED, Detailed Design and EPC projects within the Onshore Oil & Gas, Energy and Petrochemical industries.
Detailed and technical knowledge of piping engineering is expected, including calculations, specifications, material and valve selection, P&ID development, and requisitioning of piping components, capable of plant layout and pipe routing of all process and utility piping in accordance with P&ID's and project standards.
The appointed may be allocated as a focal point to one significant project or a portfolio of projects at a variety of stages.
If all of this sounds good to you, review the typical responsibilities of the role and the requirements of the position below, then follow the link to apply and start your journey with Wood.
Responsibilities:
- Act as discipline representative to the clients and projects
- Demonstrate proven understanding of Pipe Specification and component selection
- Maintain a strong work ethic and understand team dynamics and adjust behaviour to gain maximum advantage
- Definition and approval of technical scopes
- Ensure competence of deputies and provides coaching and mentoring
- Possess management skills and the ability to deliver projects
- Issue clear directions on targets, communicate concisely and develop the piping teams in the UK
Reporting into the Discipline Manager you will:
- Adhere to and comply with relevant discipline specific procedures
- Provide feedback for continuous improvement and monitor compliance with competence standards
- Pursue continuous professional development
- Provide discipline support to the business
- Be technically competent in own discipline and actively maintains own competence according to standards
- Ensure learning opportunities are captured and realised
- Demonstrable knowledge of relevant regulatory framework and legislation
- Support and supervise tasks delegated to direct reports / respective team
- Interact with multi discipline Engineering teams
Skills / Qualifications
At Wood, we understand and acknowledge that everyone is different, and we are committed to equal opportunities and want to access all of the talent that is out there. We are committed to attracting a broad range of skills, knowledge and experiences and embrace differences.
So even if you feel you don't have everything listed, but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills to help us unlock solutions to the world's most critical challenges do apply.
Expected:
- Demonstrable experience in the Onshore Oil & Gas, Petrochemical and Energy industries
- Degree qualified in an Engineering based subject, chartered status is preferred
- Proven ability to engage in effective dealings with both client / owner and detail design contractors
- Experience must include similar projects as principal or lead piping engineer
- Thorough understanding of Equipment typically encountered in projects
- Understand any special requirements that these may bring (Vibration / Maintenance / Piping Configuration)
- Ability to deal with resolution of technical and contractual issues and policing of the design
- Demonstrate relevant experience with 2D and 3D design projects
- Experienced in carrying out site surveys safely in a live operating plant
- Conversant with ASME B31.3 Design code requirements
Company Overview
Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people.
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.