Pipe Stress/Mechanical Engineer

The Pipe Stress Engineer will plan and conduct independent work which includes performing stress analysis of critical lines, design of piping supports and bulk material take-offs whilst working in strict integration with the Plant Design and Piping team.

SUMMARY

 The Pipe Stress Engineer will plan and conduct independent work which includes performing stress analysis of critical lines, design of piping supports and bulk material take-offs whilst working in strict integration with the Plant Design and Piping team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1.     Reviews and implements pipe stress design criteria and specification per project requirements.

 2.    Performs verification and implementaion of client specifications and requirements.

 3.    Originates and reviews discipline deliverables such as pipe support details and design, bulk material take-offs,   

Critical Line Lists, Pipe Rack Load sketches and stress analysis calculations.

 4.     Performs Stress Analysis of critical lines to ensure adequate flexibility in piping systems and acceptableequipment

loadings per project specifications.    

5.     Prepares and /or checks design engineering packages and ensures they meet project requirements.

6.     Prepares material requisition for both engineered and speciality piping and assess procurement  

processesthroughout projects to ensure that deliverables meet engineering specifications.

 7.    Prepares technical reports related to specific design issues.

8.     Participates in supplier meetings, design reviews (Model Reviews, Equipment selection etc) /Engineering safety                studies (HAZOP, HAZID) and ensures observations are incorporated as required in relevant stress documents.

9.     Coodrinates intra discipline meetings and reviews.

10.   Performs any other related activities as required.

 KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of discipline engineering techniques, the design of engineered systems, engineering and design calculations.
• Experience with safety in design practices (PHA, HAZOP, and pressure relief systems).
• Knowledge of industry or regulatory codes, standards and design criteria
• Knowledge of current computer applications for engineering and design including appropriate knowledge of Computer Aided Designs (both 2-D and 3-D), Computer Aided Engineering and/or relevant Computer Applications to perform the work.
  • Conversant with major industry software/tools including: Caesar II, Autopipe, Smart Plant Review, MS Office.

 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related Engineering degree.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Pipe Stress Engineer
• Experience performing work on oil, gas and chemical projects.
• Specialized courses and certifications sufficient to meet job requirements.