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Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics

Principal Piping Engineer - Renfrew

Renfrew
Posted about 22 hours ago
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Altrad Recruitment

Altrad are currently recruiting for an experienced Principal Piping Engineer to join the team on a contract basis for approximately 6-9 months, based in our Renfrew Office.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience within the oil & gas and petrochemical industry and will play a key role in delivering engineering excellence through technical leadership, discipline expertise, and support to engineering teams.

Key Deliverables

  • Execute assigned piping engineering scopes of work in accordance with project requirements.
  • Support and supervise delegated engineering tasks within the piping team.
  • Deputise for Piping Engineering Manager when required.
  • Provide piping discipline expertise and technical guidance to the wider business.
  • Coach and mentor junior engineers as delegated.
  • Manage and supervise direct reports where applicable.
  • Ensure allocated project budgets are managed and implement change control where required.
  • Adhere to discipline-specific procedures and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain technical competence in accordance with industry standards and pursue continuous professional development.
  • Provide piping engineering support throughout all project phases.
  • Check and approve piping design and engineering documentation.
  • Review and approve Pressure Equipment Safety Regulations (PESR) technical files.
  • Apply client standards for pipework design and procurement.
  • Select appropriate piping materials for specific service applications.
  • Prepare and review specifications for piping materials, manual valves, pipe fittings, and flanges.
  • Complete technical evaluations of piping materials, fittings, and associated equipment.
  • Review and approve vendor documentation and certification.
  • Review PDMS/E3D models for piping design, plant layout, and constructability.
  • Carry out model reviews for clash detection and resolution.
  • Review dimensional control survey data to support clash checking and installation activities.

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  • Extensive experience as a Principal or Senior Piping Engineer within the oil & gas and petrochemical industry.
  • Demonstrable experience in piping design, engineering, and material specification.
  • Strong knowledge of client standards relating to pipework design and procurement.
  • Experience reviewing and approving PESR technical files.
  • Proficient in the review of PDMS and/or AVEVA E3D models.
  • Experience conducting technical evaluations of piping materials, fittings, valves, and vendor documentation.
  • Strong understanding of piping material selection for a range of process applications.
  • Experience leading engineering teams, supervising engineers, and mentoring junior personnel.
  • Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership is desirable.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
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Skills

Piping Design
Material Specification
PDMS
AVEVA E3D
PESR Technical Files
Technical Leadership
Clash Detection
Vendor Documentation Review
Project Budget Management
Stakeholder Management
Mechanical Engineering
Piping Material Selection
Engineering Mentorship
Plant Layout
Constructability Review
Dimensional Control Survey

Location

Renfrew, Scotland, United Kingdom

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