Senior Piping Stress Engineer - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Wood

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    Full time
    Description

    Wood is currently recruiting for a Senior Piping Stress Engineer for a permanent role to be based in Abu Dhabi office.

  • Review and understand Scope of work, specifications, estimating the engineering manhours during proposal phase.
  • Define the stress design basis / philosophy for all load cases, specification, standards and guidelines for stress engineering execution.
  • Preparation of stress critical line list. Plan, schedule and progress control for the critical computer stress calculations and visual reviews.
  • Perform static analysis using CAESAR II/AUTPPIPE for the all load cases. Provide effective stress solution for the critical piping.
  • Selection of spring hangers, expansion joints and special supports. Prepare data sheets, technical requisition and technical specification, as well as perform technical bid analysis for them.
  • Provide technical solution for the non-critical line by performing reviews.
  • Vendor drawing review to ensure all the piping loads are within the recommended limit stress check on the IFC isometrics / pipe supports.
  • Preparation of stress isometrics and stress reports.
  • Lead and assist junior piping stress engineers when developing engineering deliverables.
  • Review, comment and approve the outsourced piping stress engineering design deliverables.
  • Provide inputs to other disciplines during project execution.
  • Participate in engineering meetings.
  • Provide engineering hours estimate during proposals for its discipline. Responsible for tracking engineering hours for its discipline during project execution.
  • Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge in its discipline in accordance to applicable codes and standards.
  • Actively support, participate in, and maintain the integrity and on-going function of the company and facility HSSE program; ensuring a safe/healthy work environment.
  • Participate in Site visits as required to access the existing pipe racks for additional pipes
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering (./ or equivalent
  • Minimum of 12 years relevant experience in the oil and gas industry
  • Minimum of 8 years proven capability as a Senior Piping Stress Engineer role in engineering design company.
  • Piping Layout and/or Materials knowledge will be preferred
  • Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage.
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of piping engineering design and analysis.
  • Thorough awareness of relevant international codes and standards
  • Familiar with the typical software packages that are used for piping engineering design and selection, including 3D model-based design.
  • Experience with Concept Selection and FEED studies