Senior Piping Designer

Company Profile

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Principal Piping Designer or Lead appointed as applicable, the Senior Piping Designer is responsible for carrying out Piping Design for the Company. This role plays an essential part of the success of the business by ensuring that the Company continues to drive innovation and deliver commercially viable products, to achieve the Company's objectives of growth and profitability.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Skilled in preparing and checking design deliverables within the budget hours/Norms and schedule.
• Resolve technical queries and ensure satisfaction.
• Competent in completing site surveys and interpreting survey data/documenting in completion of design deliverables.
• Supervision of other discipline designers as determined by the Lead or Principal Designer.
• Competent in preparing design scope for both man-hours and equipment estimates where necessary.
• Report on job progress.
• Management of 3rd Party Suppliers in the execution of design delivery as required.
• Support preparation of pre‑qualification responses, proposals, tenders and programmes for work for new and existing customers.
• Participate in incident investigations as required.
• Comply with relevant codes of conduct.
• Ensure that all work complies with the Company and Contract Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures as appropriate.
• Report any incidents/near misses, hazards, unsafe acts/conditions, or positive behaviour to a responsible person immediately, and participate in incident investigations where required.
• Actively participate in HSE meetings, toolbox talks, risk assessments, HSE audits, and other relevant meetings where required.
• Perform work responsibly, taking account of environmental, social and economic requirements.

Qualifications

Highest Qualifications

• HND or equivalent in relevant engineering discipline with sufficient post‑qualification experience to be considered as possessing a good working knowledge. ECITB Modern Apprenticeship Scheme preferred.

Lowest Qualifications

• Holds an ONC or equivalent in relevant engineering discipline with sufficient post‑qualification experience to be considered as possessing a strong working knowledge. ECITB Modern Apprenticeship Scheme preferred.

Knowledge, Competencies, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

• Good knowledge of Design Principles, offshore operations, maintenance layout and plant design, including piping systems, pressure ratings and applications, piping survey techniques, understanding and application of pipe stress software, understanding and application of the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED), and other associated equipment with the Oil and Gas industry.
• Competent and knowledgeable of regulatory framework and legislation.
• Compliance with company engineering procedures, industry, international and where applicable client codes and standards.
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Autodesk, ReCap.
• Ability to understand client requirements, define a scope of work through Concept/FEED/Detailed Design, and support fabrication and construction.
• Knowledgeable in constructability to support fabrication and construction.
• Foster positive and effective working relationships with Clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Proficient in various applicable design software systems and Microsoft packages.
• Good interpersonal skills – Ability to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Sound time and resource management skills.
• Cognisant of business requirements and needs and adaptable to changing environment and business requirements.
• Prepare and deliver appropriate presentations.
• Able to travel in UK and abroad, as well as offshore.

How To Apply

Regular full‑time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months in their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals.

Closing Statement

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Job Details

• Senior Level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment Type: Full‑time
• Job Function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Oil and Gas