Senior Piping Designer - SmartPlant 3D

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world. 

Across EMEA, our teams are providing solutions and expertise to support our growing client base, focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications and engineering services across the energy and materials markets. 

We are focused on growth and our strategy is centered around building partnerships with our clients across the three regions: UK, Norway and the Middle East and Africa. 

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business 
• Competitive renumeration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market 
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover 
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5 - year service milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests 
• Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession 
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems - delivered by experts in their field

The key objectives for this role are:

• Creating accurate and detailed piping design layouts and 3D models using SmartPlant 3D (SP3D) software.
• Collaborating with engineers, architects, and other stakeholders to ensure designs meet project requirements and specifications.
• Ensuring all piping designs comply with relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations.
• Maintaining comprehensive design documentation, including specifications, isometrics, and piping plans.
• Conducting thorough reviews and quality checks of design work to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Incorporating innovative design solutions and staying current with advancements in piping design tools and techniques.
• Addressing and resolving design-related issues and challenges that arise during the project lifecycle.

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with minimum of 15+ years of experience 
• Offshore experience is mandatory
• Sound knowledge of manual and CAD draughting techniques
• Software skills like AUTOCAD, MICROSTATION, etc is mandatory
• 3D Software skills like SP3D is mandatory 
• Aware of and able to use codes of practice, standards, and relevant sections of statutory documentation as applicable to draughting function
• Aware of and able to use COMPANY and CLIENT standards 
• Able to create base design drawings / models from agreed work scope with minimal guidance
• Computer literate (database / spreadsheets)
• Ability to accept delegated responsibility for designated tasks
• Experience in acting as a focal point / Self checking / checking of others work

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: 

• Good all - round knowledge of Piping design with Brownfield offshore experience and Smart Plant 3D modelling and reviewing software
• Execute design and draughting activities (Concept, Front End Engineering Development, Technical Study and Detailed Design)
• Prepare sketches, Piping drawings and designs from agreed work scopes with minimum input from engineering personnel
• Achieve safety standards as defined in personal performance contract
• Responsible for assessing effectiveness of working practices and systems with a view to continuously improving systems, personal and team performance
• Carry out site surveys
• Ensure, as far as is practically possible, that all assigned work is carried out in compliance with the agreed budget and schedule
• Maintain required technical quality of work
• Keep up to date with technical developments, national and international standards and legislative requirements related to discipline work scope
• Maintain filing system
• Encourage and provide lateral learning within project
• Provide technical assistance to discipline assigned personnel as required
• Assist Lead / Senior Engineer and others when requested in the execution of their responsibilities and duties