Senior Piping Engineer

Meerssen, Netherlands

Job Reference 1249531

Location Meerssen, Netherlands

Industry Renewables - Hydrogen

Function Engineering & Design

Job Type Contract

Date Added October 7, 2024

LEAD PIPING ENGINEER

Location: Meerssen
Contract duration: Contract to Staff
Project: Petrochemical
Recruitment Partner: Airswift
Airswift Recruiter: Oliver Sorensen

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Our Company
One of the largest Engineering design, Procurement and Construction Management companies in the world employing 50,000 people across the globe and provides project delivery and consulting services to the resources and energy sectors, and complex process industries. 
 
We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. 

As a global leading provider of engineering, procurement and construction management expertise to the energy, chemicals, and resources sectors, we are proud to be able to expand our team in Wilton and we are global partners with Airswift who support and deliver our recruitment needs.

We are currently recruiting for a Lead Piping Engineer to be placed in Meerssen and would be on a 12-month contract which will become a staff role following. The main function is to oversee small to medium-sized petrochemical projects, primarily in brownfield environments. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, coordinating, and managing all piping-related aspects, ensuring the integrity, efficiency, and safety of the established designs.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate pipeline design for petrochemical plants, with a focus on brownfield projects.
  • Prepare technical specifications, drawings, and material take-offs (MTO).
  • Ensure compliance with technical standards and regulations throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Manage project budgets and schedules effectively.
  • Facilitate collaboration among various disciplines within the project team.
  • Supervise junior piping engineers and foster knowledge transfer.
  • Conduct risk analyses and implement appropriate security measures.

Skills / Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • A minimum of 15 years of experience in the (petro-)chemical industry, with a proven track record in a lead engineer role within the piping discipline.
  • In-depth knowledge of required software packages (e.g., AutoCAD, E3D).
  • Familiarity with international standards, including EN, ASME, API, and ASTM.
  • Experience in project management and leading engineering teams.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English; fluency in English is essential, while Dutch is a plus.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Willingness to travel as required for project needs.
  • Construction support experience and knowledge of international rules and regulations are preferred.



The next step
We have an exceptional team in place, and we are pleased to be able to appoint a further person to our growing business. We are aware that you may not ‘tick all the boxes’, but if you believe you can genuinely offer some valuable skills and experience to our business, please in the first instance contact our recruitment partner Airswift.
 

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