Sr. Piping Engineer - UK (Amec Foster Wheeler)

Senior Piping Engineer

Requisition ID 

2016-10078

Work Location 

GB-Cheshire-Knutsford

Department / Discipline 

Engineering - Piping

Additional Work Location 

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Position Type 

Staff / Permanent

Job Description

Overview / Responsibilities

Amec Foster Wheeler is currently recruiting for a Senior Piping Engineer with extensive experience in the oil and gas petrochemical industry. This is a staff opportunity based in Knutsford..

The Role

To execute Plant Layout and Piping discipline engineering activities within budget and schedule, whilst maintaining technical integrity fpr the FEED stage of a brownfield modification project, on and offshore.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Execute piping engineering activities (Concept, Front End Engineering Development, Technical Study & Detailed Design)
• Act as discipline focal point as required
• Achieve safety standards as defined in personal performance contract
• Be responsible for assessing effectiveness of working practices and systems with a view to continuously      improving systems, personal and team performance
• Carry out work in accordance with Amec Foster Wheeler and project Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems
• Maintain the required technical quality of work
• Identify scope and schedule changes in accordance with the Change Control Process
• Maintain planning and cost control on all scopes
• Ensure that designs comply with the relevant Codes, Standards, Regulations and Procedures
• Provide technical assistance to discipline assigned personnel as required
• Ensure, as far as practically possible, that all assigned work is carried out in compliance with the agreed budget and schedule
• Keep up to date with technical developments, National and International standards and legislative requirements related to the discipline scope
• Review, prepare, check and/or approve work output of discipline assigned personnel
• Prepare estimates and schedules and assist in their review
• Maintain good communication with the client
• Maintain discipline filing system
• Encourage and provide lateral learning within the project

Skills / Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent in appropriate engineering subject would be desirable
• Chartered Engineer and member of appropriate engineering institution would be desirable
• Experienced engineer with sound technical background and expertise
• Experienced in the use of appropriate codes of practice, standards and relevant sections of statutory documentation
• Experienced in the use of design and assessment methods used within discipline
• Competent in use of analytical methods used within discipline including theoretical background for analysis programs
• Familiar with and competent in planning, progress monitoring, forecasting and reporting
• Aware of commercial, contractual and administrative aspects of engineering
• Able to estimate man-hours and materials for delegated aspects of work
• Able to work with other disciplines and draughting sections to meet delivery dates
• Experienced in quality control requirements and quality assurance for engineering work
• Competent in design safety / environmental requirements, procedures and responsibilities for both self and subordinates
• Oil and Gas experience, extensive brownfield experience
• Demonstrable working knowledge of ASME design codes
• Relevant Offshore tickets

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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