Piping Design Lead

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The Piping Design Lead will handle detailed piping design drawings utilizing 3D software such as SP3D, E3D/PDMS, Solid Works and Smart Plant Review. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 10 years of prior piping design experience and will have the opportunity to join a large established company as a core member of the in‑house engineering team at Dow Sabine in Orange, Texas.

• Applying technical knowledge in the design, application, and procurement of piping systems.
• Field surveying and data gathering of existing piping systems tie‑ins.
• Field routing new pipelines and laying out new equipment in existing plant facilities.
• Provide detailed fabrication drawings and installation details using SP3D, Micro Station and/or PDMS.
• Drawing layout and generation using established pipe specifications, P& s, and detail design standards.
• Preparing final piping detail design drawing package including job instructions, for IFA Issue for Approval, IFC Issue for Construction and MST Material Specification Transmittal.
• Providing project leadership, coordination with other disciplines, and construction support when required.
• Responsible for meeting project schedules and design team objectives.

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED/equivalent.
• A minimum of 8 years of piping design experience.
• Must have strong MS Office skills.
• Working knowledge of industry codes and standards (ISA, R110J).
• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

• An associate degree or higher.
• 10+ years of piping design experience.
• Previous experience and working knowledge of SP3D design tool, PDMS/E3D, SPR Smart Plant Review and/or Solid Works.
• Familiarity with the use of laser scan technology within 3D model development.

• Work at heights, climbs stairs and ladders.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel‑toed shoes.
• Work in an area of intense or continuous noise.
• Work in an area with hazardous materials.
• Perform frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• This role does involve elevated work greater than or equal to four feet above the ground.
• Must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE), including harnesses with a total weight capacity of 300lbs.

• Must be experienced in complete piping design and layout of complex systems and equipment orientations, apply safety…