Piping Engineering Coordinator

Piping Engineering Coordinator

1 Overall Job Purpose

1.1 To independently handle the piping activities, prepare, manage, and produce the critical engineering deliverables for the assigned project (that may include short-term assignment to Construction, Commissioning, and Offshore) effectively and efficiently according to the specified technical requirements, timelines and within budget, and deal independently with and resolve all the issues of the project.

2 Core Responsibilities

2.1 Works independently to perform the assigned task and develops a solution to technical/engineering and related problems by analyzing the issue or data, interpreting the analysis, and evaluating various options/measures using experience, precedents, and professional references with minimal or no supervision or guidance.

2.2 Understands technical requirements of project specifications and standards, local statutory and regulatory requirements, Classification society requirements, and applicable codes and standard industry practices to carry out the piping activities and prepare piping deliverables for assigned projects.

2.4 Prepares piping stress analysis specification by using the MODEC corporate specifications and modifying them suitably to meet the project-specific requirements.

2.5 Prepares piping standard detail drawings by using the MODEC corporate piping standard detail drawings and modifying them where required to meet the project requirement.

Prepares piping fabrication specification, piping insulation specification, and flange management specification (bolt torquing and tensioning) by using the MODEC corporate specifications and modifying these to meet the project requirement.

2.6 Prepares bill of materials for piping bulk items (like pipe, flanges, and fittings), valves, piping specialty items, gaskets, stud bolts and nuts, and pipe support materials.

Provides piping weight inputs for weight control reports.

2.7 Prepares data sheets for process-critical and non-critical piping specialty items obtaining the process parameters required to design and manufacture process-critical items.

2.8 Prepares equipment layout, piping routine layout, skid package interfaces, and tie-ins for topsides, reviews piping isometrics, and participates in 3D Model reviews.

2.9 As part of hull marine activities, provides inputs for Conversion and repair specification, prepares rip-out plans, machinery arrangement layout, and piping arrangement guidance drawings for hull marine contractor to perform the work accordingly.

2.10 Carries out the piping stress analysis of all critical lines using the project-specific data and environmental conditions at the fabrication yard, during transport, and at the operating location of the facility to satisfy the project and applicable code requirements.

Prepares data sheets and details for spring supports taking inputs from stress analysis reports.

2.11 Carries out surge analysis for cargo offloading system, sea water lift pump system, and fire water system and reviews the contractor-prepared documents and piping arrangement layout drawings.

2.12 Coordinates with engineering contractor to implement flexibility analysis findings in selecting piping support regarding support type, loads on restraints, and special support requirements.

2.13 Reviews the isometric of all critical lines to verify that the support locations and support type are in line with the flexibility analysis report and are adequate to withstand the expected loading conditions.

2.14 Provides technical support and advice to construction yard and commissioning work at the site. Where necessary, provides off-site support and advice.

2.15 When assigned to the construction site, checks and verifies the piping supports are constructed and installed as per isometrics and support drawing details ensuring support functionality in operating condition and providing resolutions to piping material queries originating from the construction site.

2.16 Supports the Lead Piping Engineer and assists in preparing lessons learned during the course of execution of the project for further processing through MIMS.

2.17 Shares the knowledge and experience with team members and guides the engineers in carrying out the assigned task in right and efficiently.

3 HSEQ Requirements and Code of Conduct:

3.1 HSEQ: Complies with the relevant clauses of MODEC HSEQ Code of Conduct as described in the HSEQ Policies, HSEQ Standards, and HSEQ Procedures to protect people and the environment at all times. Has a duty of care to ensure that all personnel work in a manner that is not harmful to their own health and safety and the health and safety of others.

3.2 Compliance: Complies with the MODEC Group Policy Code of Business Conduct and Ethics at all times. 

4 Financial and Operational Dimensions/Impact and Decision-making Authority

4.1 Addresses all piping-related technical and engineering matters and specifications related to the assigned project independently or in consultation with the lead piping engineer.

4.2 Does not directly evaluate and decide on the commercial aspects. However, all technical decisions provided are intended to minimize costs while meeting the project requirements.

4.3 Not involved in staff resource matters.

4.4 Occasionally mentor/train junior peers and motivate and guide them for career development.

5 Work Relationships

5.1 Reports Functionally to the Piping Section Lead and Operationally to Lead Piping Engineer on matters related to the assigned project.

5.2 Closely interacts and assists Lead Piping Engineer in co-coordinating with other disciplines, engineering contractors, and Construction and Commissioning team.

5.3 Closely interact with Suppliers while executing purchase orders of piping items.

5.4 Does not supervise others.

5.5 Deals extensively on technical/engineering aspects.

5.6 Deals with clients (if applicable).

5.7 Deals with internal stakeholders on technical matters.

6 Job Challenges and Problem-Solving

6.1 Independently handles technical/engineering matters and provides a solution to issues without affecting the quality of work and not impacting the project schedule.

6.2 Works within available resources and constraints, meeting stringent timelines while maintaining compliance with project specifications and requirements.

6.3 Satisfying the requirements of internal stakeholders, such as Construction, Quality, and HSE, as and when arises.

6.4 Need disciplined in planning and managing the time to meet the schedule while carrying out the assigned work.

6.5 Focus on Quality deliverables and Product Quality  

7 Qualifications & Experience

7.1 Educational Qualification:

Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering or Master of Engineering. Alternatively Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with relevant years of experience.

7.2 Certification(s):

7.3 Relevant Experience:

Minimum 7 years of relevant working experience in piping engineering in the oil and gas sector, preferably in FPSO or Offshore processing facilities for graduates or a minimum of 12 years of relevant working experience for diploma holders. For Masters’s degree holder, a minimum of 6 years of relevant working experience.

7.4 Language(s) and Software:

List any special language requirement besides English and also any fundamental software skill(s) required by this job.

MS Office, AutoCAD, E3D, Navisworks, CAESAR-II.

7.5 Key Behaviors:

MODEC Core Value

a) Development (Functional Job Knowledge)

b) Teamwork (Communication)

c) Integrity (Commitments)

d) Performance (Value Creation & Goals Driven)

e) Accountability (Analytical Ability)

Soft Skills (Professional)

a) Problem-Solving

b) Teamwork

c) Communication

8 Working Conditions

8.1 Mainly in the office environment. Occasional visits as may be required to supplier/manufacturing facilities. Visits or short-term posting to fabrication yard or project site or to an offshore facility.