Seeking a Piping DesignerA successful engineering consultancy in Durban is looking for a Piping Designer with around 5 - 8 years experience.Duties & ResponsibilitiesUnder the direct supervision of the Project Director and/or Project Manager, develops and checks system design CAD files or drawings in conformance with project specifications, scope of work, design parameters, codes, and industry practices.Review project specifications, administrative and technical practices, design instructions, plot plan, flow diagrams, and supplier information.Perform manual/computer layouts using specifications, standard drawings, design instructions, plot plan, flow diagrams, line list and supplier information.Draw and update material and stress sketches.Communicate and interface with other project design and engineering disciplines.Complete manual/computer drawings and isometrics.Check, back check, and correct manual/computer drawings and isometrics.Check other departments' design drawings and supplier equipment drawings.Update master flow diagrams.Report progress to the project piping area/unit supervisor.Prepare material take-off and procurement specifications/requisition, evaluate vendor's offers, issue technical queries and prepare recommendations for purchase order placement.Knowledge of applicable API, ASTM, ASME, etc. standards is required for material selection and specification.Assist in the drawing up of Process and Instrumentation drawings for new or existing plants.Carry out piping/design and preparation of general arrangement drawings, elevations, section views and detailed isometrics.Check drawings and bills of materials prepared by others.Site WorkVisit sites to take photographs, check dimensions, create site sketches and mark-up drawings.Prepare P&ID's of existing facilities.Prepare GA's of existing facilities.Assist with supervision of construction on site.Prepare scope of work for execution of piping modification by contractors by defining required work, quality and inspection requirements, applicable drawings and specifications and construction requirements.Prepare "As-built" drawings at the end of a project.Desired Experience & QualificationsRelevant Engineering or Draughting qualification.5 - 8 years experience in piping design and engineering for oil and gas production and processing facilities.Capable of deciding piping routing and equipment pay-out, preparing piping isometric drawings, pipe support drawings, preparing mechanical datasheets and specifications.Proficient in AutoCAD - Mechanical, CADWorx, Windows, File Management, Excel.Package & RemunerationR 25,000 - R 35,000 CTC (Including medical aid and provident fund)
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