The Company Our client is an Oil & Gas EPC powerhouse for energy infrastructure and decarbonization.
Location Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Job Summary The Senior Piping Designer is responsible for delivering high-quality piping design and 3D modelling for offshore and onshore oil and gas projects. This role ensures all piping layouts and models are developed in accordance with project specifications, safety requirements, and operational considerations, while maintaining compliance with design standards and ensuring coordination across multiple engineering disciplines.
Key Responsibilities
Provide contractual support and advisory services to project teams in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Develop and maintain 3D piping models, ensuring alignment with project specifications, standards, and requirements.
Perform piping routing studies for all applicable lines, ensuring compliance with P&IDs, line lists, and process requirements such as slope, free flow, and avoidance of pockets.
Incorporate latest vendor data, equipment layouts, plot plans, and equipment lists into piping design and modelling.
Ensure designs consider accessibility, operability, and maintainability, including equipment orientation, nozzle positioning, and provision of ladders, platforms, and access routes.
Coordinate closely with mechanical and other discipline engineers to ensure accurate and complete design inputs.
Integrate stress analysis requirements, including pipe flexibility and stress categories, into piping design.
Perform pipe support studies, identify suitable support locations and spans, and prepare pipe support details for stress analysis teams.
Ensure proper pipe spacing, insulation allowances, and inclusion of guides and stoppers in design.
Prepare adequate space for equipment removal and maintenance within the 3D model.
Update and maintain master design documents, ensuring all changes and mark-ups are accurately reflected.
Validate and maintain accurate model and line attributes based on project maturity levels.
Ensure clash-free 3D models through coordination with structural, E&I, and other engineering disciplines.
Prepare equipment layouts, plot plans, and piping arrangement drawings for offshore, onshore, and floating facilities.
Supervise and guide piping designers, perform design checks, and conduct internal model reviews.
Prepare pipe support drawings and related documentation.
Conduct site visits as required to support design verification and project execution.
Technical Expertise
Strong expertise in structural engineering design and analysis for offshore oil and gas facilities.
Strong expertise in piping design and layout for oil and gas and petrochemical projects, particularly within EPC environments.
Advanced proficiency in 3D modelling tools such as Aveva E3D or Intergraph Smart 3D (SP3D).
Solid understanding of P&IDs, piping standards, and design specifications.
Experience in piping stress considerations, pipe support design, and constructability requirements.
Strong knowledge of offshore, onshore, and floating production facility layouts.
Experience in brownfield project environments is an added advantage.
Ability to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and resolve design conflicts.
Qualifications
Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
Recognised Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent discipline.
Minimum of ten (10) years’ working experience in oil and gas or petrochemical projects, preferably within EPC projects.
Proven leadership capability with experience supervising and mentoring junior designers.
Strong attention to detail with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.
