Principal Piping Designer
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About the Role
Worley seeks a Principal Piping Designer to lead piping design and SP3D modeling for oil & gas projects in Abu Dhabi. The role requires 20+ years of experience, offshore design expertise, and team leadership.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver piping design and SP3D modeling outputs for assigned area(s)/package(s)
- Plan and manage day to day piping design workload, resource allocation, and priorities
- Supervise, mentor and guide designers/modelers; ensure consistent application of standards
- Conduct checking/back checking of key deliverables (3D model, GAs, isometrics, support location plans, MTOs)
- Lead development and maintenance of piping SP3D model for assigned scope
- Coordinate clash detection and resolution with other disciplines
- Develop and check piping deliverables including plot plans, GA drawings, piping plans, and demolition/installation drawings
- Lead extraction, checking and issue of piping isometrics (IFR/IFC)
- Prepare and check piping MTOs (bulk, valves, special items) and construction MTOs
- Coordinate with stress engineers to ensure routing provides required flexibility
- Support construction and site teams by responding to design queries and incorporating field changes
Requirements
- Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- 20+ years total piping design experience in Oil & Gas/Energy/Process industries
- 15+ years detailed engineering/design experience (SP3D model + IFC production)
- 10+ years offshore design experience including topsides/offshore facilities and brownfield modifications
- Proven capability to lead a team of designers
- Strong working knowledge of SP3D design tools and drawing production workflows
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Role Purpose
- Lead and deliver piping design and SP3D modeling outputs for assigned area(s)/package(s), ensuring safe, compliant, constructible and coordinated layouts.
- Act as the focal point for piping design execution within the design team—planning, allocating and supervising designer workloads.
- Support Piping Engineering by ensuring designs incorporate stress and material requirements and coordinate interfaces with other disciplines.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities
- Plan and manage day to day piping design workload for the assigned area(s), including resource allocation and priorities.
- Supervise, mentor and guide designers/modelers; ensure consistent application of project drafting/modeling standards.
- Conduct checking/back checking of key deliverables (3D model, GAs, isometrics, support location plans, MTOs).
- Coordinate with Piping Lead Engineer/Area Lead on technical priorities and interface risks.
- Lead development and maintenance of piping SP3D model for assigned scope: equipment modeling, pipe routing, tie in modeling, support modeling.
- Drive layout quality: safe access/egress, maintainability, operability, constructability, compliance with safety requirements.
- Participate in internal and client model reviews (e.g., 30/60/90%); lead design closeout actions.
- Coordinate clash detection and resolution with other disciplines.
- Develop and check piping deliverables including plot plans, GA drawings, piping plans, demolition/installation drawings.
- Lead extraction, checking and issue of piping isometrics (IFR/IFC) aligned to fabrication/construction priorities.
- Prepare and check piping MTOs (bulk, valves, special items) and construction MTOs.
- Coordinate production of pipe support deliverables: support location plans, standard support references, special support sketches.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma / Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent discipline qualification with extensive piping design experience.
- 20+ years total piping design experience in Oil & Gas / Energy / Process industries.
- 15+ years detailed engineering / detailed design experience (SP3D model + IFC production).
- 10+ years offshore design experience (must have), including topsides / offshore facilities and brownfield modifications.
- Proven capability to lead a team of designers (planning, supervision, checking, mentoring and performance support).
- Strong working knowledge of SP3D design tools and drawing production workflows.
Core Competencies
- Strong leadership and supervision of piping designers; ability to drive quality and schedule.
- Advanced piping layout and 3D modeling expertise (equipment areas, racks, modules, brownfield tie ins).
- Strong understanding of constructability, access, maintenance and safety requirements in layout.
- Effective coordination and communication across disciplines and with vendors/clients.
- Attention to detail, strong checking mindset, and commitment to continuous improvement.
Preferred / Advantageous
- ADNOC AGPS / ADNOC Offshore/Onshore layout and drafting practices exposure.
- Experience on GCC mega projects and multi office execution / workshare environments.
- Familiarity with Worley Management System / Knowledge System expectations for checking, reviews and document control.
About Worley
- Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts.
- We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets.
- We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.
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