Piping Lead

What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope: Generally responsible for performing all aspects of 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.

• 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

Education: Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is required.

Certification: Certification is not required at this level.

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 workflow/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

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

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company‑wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company…