Job description / Role
Wood is currently recruiting for a Senior Piping Stress Engineer for a permanent role to be based in Abu Dhabi office.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review and understand Scope of work, specifications, estimating the engineering manhours during proposal phase.
- Define the stress design basis / philosophy for all load cases, specification, standards and guidelines for stress engineering execution.
- Preparation of stress critical line list. Plan, schedule and progress control for the critical computer stress calculations and visual reviews.
- Perform static analysis using CAESAR II/AUTPPIPE for the all load cases.
- Provide effective stress solution for the critical piping.
- Selection of spring hangers, expansion joints and special supports.
- Prepare data sheets, technical requisition and technical specification, as well as perform technical bid analysis for them.
- Provide technical solution for the non-critical line by performing reviews.
- Vendor drawing review to ensure all the piping loads are within the recommended limit stress check on the IFC isometrics / pipe supports.
- Preparation of stress isometrics and stress reports.
- Lead and assist junior piping stress engineers when developing engineering deliverables.
- Review, comment and approve the outsourced piping stress engineering design deliverables.
- Provide inputs to other disciplines during project execution.
- Participate in engineering meetings.
- Provide engineering hours estimate during proposals for its discipline.
- Responsible for tracking engineering hours for its discipline during project execution.
- Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge in its discipline in accordance to applicable codes and standards.
- Actively support, participate in, and maintain the integrity and on-going function of the company and facility HSSE program; ensuring a safe/healthy work environment.
- Participate in Site visits as required to access the existing pipe racks for additional pipes
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering (B.Sc./B.Eng) or equivalent
- Minimum of 12 years relevant experience in the oil and gas industry
- Minimum of 8 years proven capability as a Senior Piping Stress Engineer role in engineering design company.
- Piping Layout and/or Materials knowledge will be preferred
- Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of piping engineering design and analysis.
- Thorough awareness of relevant international codes and standards
- Familiar with the typical software packages that are used for piping engineering design and selection, including 3D model-based design.
- Experience with Concept Selection and FEED studies
About the Company
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.