Junior Piping Designer

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

SGS Bateman’s multidiscipline engineering team provides integrated engineering services for processing plants and related operations. Using proven ISO methodologies enhanced by innovative approaches, the team transforms conceptual designs into operational manual processing plants of all sizes and complexities. An extensive suite of enhanced 3-D design tools and modeling software allow our engineering team to visualize all aspects of plant development.

Job Description

To support and maintain technically sound designs, encompassing both hardware and software, in support of effective engineering project execution. 

• • Assist in the development of discipline strategies during project setup to ensure alignment with deliverables.
  • Provide technical support and problem-solving expertise on issues that arise throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Apply knowledge from current and previous projects to promote standardization and reuse of proven engineering solutions.
  • Review piping design drawings and key discipline documentation.
  • Support the development of piping strategies and design criteria to meet client-specific requirements.
  • Assist in creating 3D plant models, ensuring proper routing, equipment placement, and clash-free integration with other disciplines.
  • Utilize industry-standard design software such as AutoCAD, Plant 3D, PDMS, E3D, or SmartPlant 3D (SP3D) to produce detailed piping designs and models.
  • Contribute to status reporting and post-project feedback activities.
  • Capture and document post-project feedback and lessons learned to support continuous improvement and future project success.

DESIGN

• • Assist in generating scope of work specifications for piping packages.
  • Assist in compiling technical enquiry packages and support tender evaluations.
  • Assist in contributing to cost estimation and man-hour tracking for piping deliverables.
  • Assist in producing piping designs in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and project specifications using Plant 3D.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12
• Multiple discipline drawing office practice certificate or equivalent
• Familiar with Micro station V8, Plant 3D

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum 2 years proven experience with projects in an EPCM / EPCM/Construction/Engineering environment, hardware and software background will be advantageous 

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• Design Series and AMEC Minproc Drafting
• Minimum of 2-3 years piping design
• Draughting experience of which at least 2 years are in the mining and mineral processing area.
• Some knowledge of process flow diagrams, P&ID’S, fabrication, construction and operations.
• Good understanding of mechanical / piping technology. Understanding of other discipline requirements.
• Checking skills with ability to work unsupervised, focus on task completion, initiative.
• Quick and accurate with methodical approach to allocated work areas.
• Exposure to piping stress analysis tools
• Experience in multidisciplinary environments
• Understanding of fabrication and construction practices

Additional Information