Piping Designer​/Lead

## Piping Designer/Lead Apply locations:
Kingsport, TNtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
What You'll Be Doing
** Job Scope:
** Generally responsible for performing all aspects for complete designs of mechanical/piping assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods.  This level is expected to assist in the design of larger and more complex mechanical/piping assignments.  This work will be performed under general supervision.
** Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
*** Familiarity with and utilizing department design and drafting standards
* Familiarity with project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.
* Recognizing and communicating scope and design changes promptly.
* Developing the design and drafting of complex piping drawings given basic information such as P&’s, GA’s, piping specifications, equipment drawings, etc.
* Performing field design work to ascertain current conditions, locate new systems, communicate with client personnel and assist in construction.
* Ability to perform survey/measurement tasks for existing equipment and piping.
* Preparing material take-offs from piping sketches for construction estimates.
* Planning and managing your site design activities for optimum results.
* On-site assistance during startup.
* Preparing man-hour estimates for your activities.
* Providing technical guidance to less experienced drafting personnel in the department.
* Coordinating work activities with other staff members and the discipline lead.
* Producing mechanical/piping installation specifications with engineering review and approval.
* Complete understanding of the skills and experience required to perform design functions# Ideal Background
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* Education:

** Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is required.
** Certification:
** Certification is not required at this level.
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* Experience:

** This position requires 4+ years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical/piping drafting and design.
* Knowledge and application of piping materials.
* Design of moderately complex process and utility piping systems, especially those systems unique to the industry being served.
* Knowledge and application of piping supports and restraints.
* Flexibility analysis of piping system for simple systems. Able to coordinate with pipe stress engineer for complex systems
* Knowledge of good design practices for sizing all piping systems.
* Selection of piping specialty items with the aid of engineering specialists.
* Drafting of P&’s and GA’s.
* Provide review of vendor equipment and in-line instruments from a piping perspective.
* Familiarity with specifications (ASTM, ASME, ANSI, etc.) and installation details of construction bulk materials and equipment.
* Ability to create accurate mechanical/piping installation documents from the information found on vendor equipment drawings.
* Knowledge and understanding of work flow/information flow between disciplines.
* Knowledge and understanding of schedule and budget constraints and information requirements for the production of all mechanical/piping deliverables.
* Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
* Ability to develop a construction cost estimate, a detailed engineering schedule and a man-hour budget for a small project or an area for a larger project.
* Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
* Ability to lead a small team to deliver on commitments.
* Proficient in Aveva 3D and Micro Station/AutoCAD
* Working knowledge of Bluebeam and Truview
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
* Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Good presentation skills.
* Ability to work in cross discipline teams directly with project managers.
* Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships are developed and able to provide interoffice execution support under general supervision. Interoffice execution leadership skills are developing.
* Ability to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.
* Able to navigate in a chemical manufacturing environment
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* Physical Requirements:

*** Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
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