Location:
Houston, TX (Onsite – Downtown)
Duration:
12-Month Contract (W2)
Schedule:
Standard Working Hours
Pay Rate:$68.00 – $72.00/hr
Position Summary
Our client, a leading midstream oil and gas company, is seeking a Senior Piping Designer to support the design and delivery of plant, pipeline, and related facilities construction projects. The successful candidate will facilitate project design and drafting activities, ensuring successful completion of all project-related deliverables.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate project design and drafting, including assigning equipment, instrument, and valve tagging numbers; assigning piping line numbers; resolving drawing development issues; and drafting changes to record drawings
- Prepare process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs), general equipment layouts, facility plot plans, and equipment and instrument lists for plant, pipeline, and related facilities construction projects
- Assist in the development of Project Scopes, Engineering/Design Scopes, and Construction Scopes of Work for use in establishing contracts with third parties
- Attend project meetings to understand customer needs and scope definitions, and to provide technical input toward efficient and effective designs
- Assist in reviewing man hour estimates and work schedules to ensure efficient project execution
- Coordinate distribution of design packages to ensure stakeholder input and timely information exchange
- Provide design and drafting services for time- and budget-critical projects, as well as for the preliminary development of potential projects
- Communicate with vendors regarding material quotes and availability; create parts lists through material take-offs
- Develop material data sheets and generate material requisitions for Project Manager approval
- Maintain records of documents and correspondence related to technical design issues throughout project development
- Participate in the development and maintenance of Company standard drawings
- Assist in developing and implementing specifications and procedures to reduce costs in the creation and maintenance of drawings and documentation
- Coordinate with Project Managers, purchasing agents, inspectors, engineering contractors, and construction contractors on design drawing content, materials, and construction issues
- Generate Pre-Assessment Letters (PAL) for in-service weld approvals where required
- Provide drafting support for daily system operations and coordinate with CADD Operators
- Provide guidance to enhance others' ability to obtain required information using departmentally developed tools and methods
Education & Experience
- Demonstrated experience in piping design and drafting within the oil & gas, pipeline, or utilities sector
- Proficiency in producing PFDs, P&IDs, plot plans, and equipment/instrument lists
- Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary project teams and interfacing with engineering contractors and construction contractors
- Familiarity with material take-offs, material data sheets, and requisition processes
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong working knowledge of piping design standards and drafting practices
- Proficient in CAD/CADD software; experience with industry-standard design tools
- Ability to manage multiple priorities across concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills with ability to interface effectively with project managers, vendors, and cross-functional teams
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy in technical documentation
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