Job Description

Lead Piping Designer ‘s (Ireland)

Primary Job Responsibilities    In the role of Lead Piping Designer, you will be required for large API/Biotech/Fill Finish projects in Ireland you will be responsible for the complete piping design of a project or area lead section of a larger project from concept, basis of design, detail design and construction support (SDC).

Reporting  to the department manager and as determined by the org chart on assigned projects.

You will lead a large team of piping designers across a multi office project execution and create a collaborative environment.

Delegate work and control the allocated man-hours on the projects and raise variations to the scope when required.

Develop the design and modelling of complex process piping systems given basic information such as P&ID’s, piping specifications, equipment arrangement drawings, etc.

Review, and update piping specifications as required.

Attend project meetings and constructability reviews etc. when required which could be sometimes at client’s sites.

Assist with the project schedule and accurate progress measures.

Be proactive in co-ordination with other disciplines.

Perform field design and verification as required.

Provide technical direction to less experienced piping designers.

Prepare conceptual designs, feasibility studies and equipment stack ups.

Prepare material take-offs cost estimates and material procurement including tracking piping quantities during design.

Be proficient in Navisworks, Plant 3D, Smart Plant (or similar).

Accurately forecast the hours required to complete work activities.

Training and Experience required:   Either a 3rd level engineering qualification or equivalent trade experience.  Strong work ethic with good communications skills required for leading multi office project execution.

Proven time management skills

Strong experience with process and mechanical piping systems in Life Sciences and have complete understanding and application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the field.

10 + years of experience required as a Piping Designer.

Experience in leading a team of piping designers in the Pharmaceutical  or a related industry’s is essential.

Proficient in Navisworks and Plant 3D/SP3D or similar 3D software essential.

Experience working on pharmaceutical projects in Ireland is preferred or you must be eligible to work in Ireland and if required you must  have a current work permit for Ireland.

For further details or to discuss further or to apply please contact:  Tom Doyle at kppm,  E: tom@kppm.ie | T: 086 8205038

or email tom@kppm.ie

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