Senior Piping Designer Jobs

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If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

Our purpose and beliefs:

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG

We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY

We Are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE

We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us: https://kentplc.com/who-we-are/purpose-beliefs

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

We recognize that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the job:

The successful candidate will prepare design drawings and assist with the modification / revamps of existing petrochemical, refining and light industrial facilities.

Your responsibilities:

The responsibilities of the successful candidate will be as follows:

• Discussing special problems with project team and recommending changes as required.
• Developing and recommending improvements in design standards to lower costs, improve work quality and facilitate maintenance.
• Producing highly advanced and complex designs.
• Organizing work to meet priorities.
• Manage schedules, budgets and scope changes throughout project duration.
• Keeping up to date on new design processes and drafting techniques.
• Prepare and drive 3D model reviews and interface with client representatives.
• Review drawings and designs to control quality and accuracy.
• Carry out site surveys to gather detail information for design needs.

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:

• Direct experience working with client and industry specifications and standards.
• Minimum 15 years piping design and layout experience, preferably in the petrochemical industry.
• Advanced ability with 2D AutoCAD and multiple data driven 3D computer applications for piping design e.g. AutoPLANT, CADWorx, Plant 3D, PDMS/E3D or Smart 3D and Navisworks.
• Ability to integrate new technologies into daily work processes.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changes in technology.
• Relative site experience preferred.
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal & written
• Working knowledge of manufacturing, process, maintenance, and construction methods.
• Technical college graduation (ie Mechanical Engineering Technician/ Technologist) or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate workflow with High Value Centers (HVEC).

Skills Requirement:

• Strong team player & ability to handle multi-tasks at the same time.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated & goal oriented.
• Ability to meet assignment schedule & deliver quality products under pressure.
• Sound reasoning and problem-solving ability, high level of self-initiative, strong desire to acquire new knowledge and skills.