Requirements
Requires a degree in a relevant engineering discipline and extensive experience in the full life-cycle of projects within chemicals, petrochemicals, oil and gas, or power generation. Proficiency in CAD tools, Caesar II, and knowledge of international piping standards and legislation is essential.
Job Description
Job Title: Principal Piping Engineer
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Location: Stockton-on-Tees
Department: pxEngineering
Package: Competitive salary plus benefits, details available on application
The Role
The primary function of the role is to support the delivery of defined engineering tasks for minor modifications and projects to the highest standards, complying with legal obligations and the client statement of requirements.
In addition, the role involves supporting the development of proposals for new business opportunities, the provision of consultancy services, and deputy line management responsibilities within the discipline. The role is full time, days based, with infrequent travel and no direct line management responsibilities; however, the seniority and professional nature of the position means there is a focus on the direct or indirect management of teams, projects, processes and systems.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Delivery & Design Assurance
- Provide technical expertise for the specification, design, procurement support, installation and commissioning of the engineering systems
- Support design assurance for the discipline and provide ongoing technical support to projects and the wider team
- Produce, review and guide the associated documentation relating to the design, installation and operation of discipline specific systems
- Be conversant and compliant with UK legislation, company rules, procedures and instructions, contributing to appropriate procedural and system updates
- Carry out discipline audits, ensuring full compliance with quality procedures within the discipline
Project & Lead Engineer Responsibilities
- Where required, perform the role of Lead Engineer for appropriate projects in line with the scope of work and as-sold budgets
- Make decisions involving technical issues, budget considerations, project schedules and safety with a minimum level of supervision
- Deliver on time and in full for the responsible scope
- Deputise for the Discipline Manager in their absence, acting as the focal point for all discipline specific technical and managerial issues and decisions
Business Winning & Commercial Support
- Support business winning, including capability presentations, the generation of early execution strategies and associated cost estimates
- Support the development of proposals for new business opportunities and the provision of consultancy services
Discipline Development & Continuous Improvement
- Support resource management within the discipline, providing inputs to MPPs and recruitment, and conducting performance reviews for junior staff
- Assess competence within the discipline
- Support the roll out of engineering procedures, work instructions, standards and guidance documents
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and the generation of project and discipline procedures
Zero Harm, Competence & Behaviours
- Contribute to ensuring awareness of, and compliance with, px Group Zero Harm health, safety and risk management standards, policies and practices
- Review and agree to the Zero Harm Charter
- Consistently demonstrate compliance with all MP1 behaviours in line with the px Behavioural Competency Framework
- Maintain a sufficient level of competence for the role, attending all required training and maintaining professional qualifications as required
Key Requirements
- Degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent
- Engineering design experience in the delivery of minor modifications and supporting projects through the full life-cycle, including Pre-FEED, FEED and EPC phases, within the chemicals, petrochemicals, oil and gas, and power generation industries
- Strong working knowledge of CAD and engineering systems, including 2D AutoCAD, 3D modelling systems, Navisworks Manage and Caesar II stress analysis
- Experience of working within the procurement life-cycle, including specification, enquiry and post order support for equipment and sub-contracts
- Full appreciation of best practice in design assurance, including competence management, checking and approval processes, management of technical change, and design and safety reviews
- Experience of interpreting documents such as safety rules, project execution plans, quality plans, basis of design, P&IDs and specifications
- Understanding of project control processes, including assistance with the generation of baseline schedules and managing discipline performance metrics (CPI and SPI), together with the management of budgets and scope change
- Knowledge and application of SHE and quality systems, ensuring compliance and driving improvement
- Knowledge of legislation pertinent to the discipline, systems and standards, including ASME B31.3 / B31.1, BS EN 13480 and the Pressure Equipment Directive
- Effective report writing, communication and presentation skills
For more information please contact Anthony Antoniou at Imperial Recruitment Group who
is our retained partner for this opportunity.
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About px Group
px Group is a fully integrated infrastructure solutions business which delivers net zero and stakeholder success through elite performance in the safety, availability, reliability and efficiency of energy infrastructure, industrial processes and related commercial activities - unlocking value for our customers as a trusted partner. Part of the Ara Partners portfolio of companies, Ara Partners is a private equity firm specialising in industrial decarbonisation investments. Operating on a 24/7 basis, providing services at this level requires professionalism and competence coupled with a safety and environmentally conscious mind set to deliver operational excellence. This capability has been shaped by a 25 year history in managing, operating and maintaining some of Europe’s most significant industrial infrastructure including two of the UK’s largest and most strategic gas processing facilities. px Group also owns Saltend Chemicals Park at the heart of the UK’s Energy Estuary in the Humber, home to several world-leading manufacturing businesses such as Mitsubishi Chemicals, INEOS, and Vivergo Fuels and the location for Equinor’s hydrogen production plant with carbon capture, the anchor project for Zero Carbon Humber. This introduction of hydrogen at our Saltend Park, and our continuous search with all current and new industrial users for further synergies in energy and resource use will help to transform the park into a future proof Green Energy Park. We are committed to the Energy Transition, and reducing emissions across all our operations, including the sites we manage and operate on behalf of our clients. We are growing internationally and are involved in some of the newest flagship waste-to-fuels projects including ReNew’s plastic recycling plant in Teesside and GIDARA Energy’s advanced biofuels facility in Amsterdam which will convert non-recyclable waste into bio-methanol.
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