Piping Layout Lead

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Job Purpose

Responsible for organization and function of piping discipline of EPC Engineering function. Lead and govern the piping layout and 3D model development for assigned projects to ensure safe, constructible, operable, and maintainable piping systems. The role provides technical leadership across piping arrangement, model quality, plot plan/GA development, interdisciplinary coordination, and constructability, ensuring compliance with project specifications, applicable codes/standards, client requirements, and schedule/budget targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development and review of piping layouts, piping general arrangements (GA), plot plans, area layouts, equipment arrangements, and 3D model deliverables.
• Define and enforce 3D modeling philosophy, model breakdown structure, and layout strategies in line with project execution plans.
• Ensure layouts address access/egress, maintainability, operability, lifting/rigging, insulation, NDT access, valve accessibility, and future tie-ins.
• Drive technical solutions for complex routing constraints (congestion, hazardous areas, marine constraints, modules, restricted footprints).
• Ensure piping layout complies with project specifications, design basis, relevant international codes/standards, and client requirements.
• Conduct and lead discipline checks and ensure compliance with drawing/model checking procedures.
• Maintain engineering integrity: document control compliance, correct revisioning, and traceable responses to technical queries.
• Plan and maintain manpower and other resources required for smooth operation of piping works in EPC projects particularly in offshore projects (i.e. FPSO, FSO, FSRU, HVDC platforms).
• Estimate man-hours and materials for delegated aspects of work.
• Complete the projects within allocated budget and schedule with required quality.
• Identification and planning of training requirements for assigned disciplines employees.
• Ensuring engineering work undertaken is accordance with Departmental Work Instructions, Procedures and Standards.
• Ensuring that all activities are in line with OHS & E requirements.
• Liaison with NB commercial and support during tendering period.
• Liaison with Client in order to assure that all technical/engineering requirements are met.
• Liaison with Classification Societies.
• Maintaining the discipline of the department and yard.
• Conducting shipyard audits, risk assessment and training as required.
• Prepare and reviewing engineering studies, design drawings and documents.
• Executing duties of discipline engineer according to qualification if required.
• Executing duties of Project Engineer if required.
• Monitor and appraise subordinates based on performance management and assessment system.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or relevant engineering discipline).

Experience

• 15+ years of piping layout / piping design experience in EPC, oil & gas, marine, industrial, or shipyard environments.

Key Competencies

• Broad technical knowledge for piping design on basic, detail and production stages for offshore projects (EPC scope) etc.
• Broad technical knowledge of piping stress analysis, flow analysis, pressure vessels design.
• Strong working knowledge of 3D tools (one or more): AVEVA E3D / PDMS, Hexagon Smart 3D, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Navisworks for model reviews.
• Advanced capability in piping arrangement, equipment layout, routing optimization, and congestion management.
• Knowledge of valve and instrument accessibility, maintenance envelopes, and operational safety principles.
• Familiarity with piping supports interfaces (loads, locations, space reservations, constructability).
• Understanding of hazardous area considerations, fire & safety spacing, escape routes, and platform/yard safety expectations.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, line lists, equipment data sheets, vendor drawings, and plot plan constraints.