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Piping Designer

Magnum is seeking mid-level Piping Design candidates with 10-15 years’ experience. In-Plant piping design experience in an existing petrochemical facility project is required. CADWorx and AutoCAD are required. This is a fully benefitted position, long term onsite located in Sweeny, Texas. There is no relocation or per diem.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Prepare or assist in preparation of project documents, such as estimates, bid packages, etc. for complete construction packages.
• Produce 3D Models of Piping Systems interfacing with all other applicable disciplines using CADWorx.
• Identify Pipe support requirements.
• Produce all applicable Piping design documents such as Isometrics, Tie-In Lists, Blind Lists, Details, Bill of Materials, Scopes of Work, etc. in accordance with Client standards.
• Perform field survey to verify correctness of drawings and determine optimum design.
• Coordinate design activities with other applicable discipline team members.
• Generate and maintain project records and logs and progress reports.
• Participate and/or lead Engineering Design and Review as required

Experience Requirements

• In-Plant brownfield experience is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Piping Design practices.
• Able to plan and organize projects from inception to start up.
• Ability to work in and foster a strong team environment with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of chemical or refinery facilities and integration of project work in these facilities.
• Self-motivated with ability to originate and adapt.
• Able to execute multiple activities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficient in use of following:

·         Process Industry Standards and Practices, including, but not limited to ASME, ANSI, API, PIP and Client Standards and Specifications.

• Working knowledge of MS Office products (Excel, Word, Project, etc.)
• Strong desire to learn and work in a team environment
• AutoCAD
• CADWorx Piping Design tools
• Use of 3D scan data to facilitate design.

Education: Associates degree in Drafting Design or equivalent degree with focus on Piping Design -or- 10-15 years of directly related industry experience. Experience in a piping craft position a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• This position is primarily in an office environment. However, field investigation of in-plant piping, civil, structural, or mechanical equipment requires the ability to don personnel protective equipment (PPE) such as flame-retardant clothing (FRC), hardhat, safety eyewear, safety footwear, fall protection harnesses or other specialty PPE. Ability to manipulate office materials and/or equipment and occasionally Lift, Hold/Carry 5-10lbs.

Required Physical Manipulation performed from:

• Ground to waist
• Waist level
• Waist to shoulder
• Above shoulder

Required Climbing Abilities: To move up or mount stairs and ladders by using the hands or feet as required including, a step stool ladder, 8’ to 10’ ladder, extension ladder and/or stairs of 1-3 or more flights.

Required Ability to Stand, Sit, Walk:

• Frequency is occasional as required by job duties 9 plus hours per day.

Required ability to walk over terrain conditions:

• Flat
• Rough
• Frequency is occasional as required by job duties 9 plus hours per day.

Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, and/or Crawling:

To bend forward or down from the middle of the waist or the middle of the back, to bend downwards, to lower oneself and/or to move freely on hands and knees as required by job duties 9 plus hours per day.

Reaching, Handling, Fingering, and/or Feeling:

To stretch out, extend, or put forth a bodily part. To touch or grasp something, by extending or stretching. To touch, lift, hold or operate with the hands as required by job duties 9 plus hours per day.