Principal Piping Engineer Outside IR35

Scope of Work:

Key Requirements:

• May work as a lead piping engineer or a specialist consultant on feasibility concept FEED or detailed design projects. Hands-on professional Layout biased but able to progress the delivery of pipe material classes pipe stresses reports pipe design documentation or narratives with the necessary support where required. Capable of managing quantification needs (i.e. BoM MTOs).
• Is technically responsible within a project for all plant layout and piping design engineering work and for the preparation of project deliverables. Thorough knowledge of offshore norms and standards UK and international such as ISO NORSOK DNV ASME and API. Knowledge of AutoCAD and PDMS-E3D (including 2D Draw and ISOGEN) is essential ideally with S3D exposure. Understanding of Caesar or Auto pipe desired but not essential. Understanding of Piping Materials as well WT calculation and Corrosion is required.
• Undertakes specialist activities or reviews of plant layout and piping design engineering aspects based on their high level of competency. Organizes 3D Model or Deck Layout Reviews with client-facing sessions. Understanding of Weight Management and CoG. Deck Drawing production Layout Tie-ins and Constructability review for Offshore Platforms is essential.
• Participates in multi-discipline engineering design reviews and provides all necessary plant layout and piping design input and support to close out actions including HAZOP HAZID process safety operations and maintenance. May need to perform site visits to North Sea assets. Ideally should hold valid offshore certifications (i.e. BOSIET). Understanding of fundaments of HSSE and API EP 2G. Possess a comprehensive Offshore Brownfield Modification experience requiring partial or total Turnarounds.
• Identifies scope of work and prepares and contributes to the project execution plan and schedule. Drafting of CTRs budget and manpower requirements. May need to set up small jobs and collaborate across multiple KENT offices in the UK and globally.

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