piping checkers job is to ensure the quality and compliance of piping designs and related documents. They review drawings specifications and other materials to identify errors ensure adherence to codes and standards and provide feedback to designers. This role is crucial for preventing issues during construction and ensuring the integrity of the completed piping system.
Key Responsibilities of a Piping Checker:
Design Review:
Review piping designs drawings isometrics and 3D models to identify errors inconsistencies and areas needing improvement.
Code Compliance:
Ensure designs comply with relevant industry codes standards and project specifications.
Feedback and Collaboration:
Provide feedback to designers to address errors and ensure designs meet project requirements often collaborating with designers and other engineers to resolve issues.
Documentation:
Maintain records of checks and reviews ensuring all necessary documentation is complete and accurate.
Quality Assurance:
Participate in quality assurance processes to ensure the overall quality and reliability of the piping system.
Issue Identification and Resolution:
Identify and document issues including design errors inconsistencies and potential problems with functionality or operability.
Coordination:
Coordinate with other disciplines such as structural engineers equipment suppliers and construction teams to ensure the overall integration of the piping system.
Documentation Review:
Review and check vendor drawings and packages to ensure they align with project models and specifications.
Functional Checking:
Provide detailed functional checking of comprehensive plant and pipeline facility drawings including detail completeness design accuracy operational integrity and conformance to applicable codes engineering designs and specifications.
Independent Judgment:
Utilize independent judgment when adapting and modifying standard engineering methods and criteria as needed.
Qualifications:
Experience:
Typically requires 46 years of experience in piping design or related fields.
Technical Skills:
Strong understanding of piping systems design principles industry codes (e.g. ASME) and relevant standards.
Software Proficiency:
Proficiency with CAD software (e.g. AutoCAD SP3D) and potentially other design software.
Communication Skills:
Good communication and collaboration skills to effectively communicate with designers and other team members.
ProblemSolving Skills:
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills to identify and resolve design issues.