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Kent

Master Piping Designer

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About the job:

Kent is looking for a Designer Supervisor, to support ongoing projects.

Skills and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

  • Technical leadership and design authority

    Exercise technical authority over criteria, layouts, routing, arrangements, isometrics, supports, materials and deliverables; serve as Lead Designer, Discipline Lead or Program Lead when required; control scope, budget, priorities, resources, reviews and technical quality.

  • Advanced work supervision and resource management

    Estimate workload, staffing, man-hours, milestones and support needs; develop, approve and control schedules, activity logic, issue dates, workshare, productivity, procedures, change control and team development.

  • Accountability for Piping deliverables

    Lead preparation, review, coordination and issue of layouts, piping arrangements, pipe racks, 3D models, isometrics, supports, instrument connections, vents, drains, tie-ins, MTOs, quantities, requisitions, specifications, scopes, design bases and criteria.

    Ensure expert handling of Piping Classes, material specifications, line lists, P&IDs, flexibility criteria, technical documentation, estimates and proposals.

  • 3D model, design reviews and interface coordination

    Lead 3D reviews; drive model navigation, present layouts, record comments, assign actions and close pending items; coordinate interfaces, model integration, clashes, criteria deviations and technical comments.

  • Quality assurance, checking and technical control

    Act as Checker or review lead for Peer Check, IDC / Squad Check; verify methods, tools, design techniques and drafting; ensure deliverables are complete, traceable and fit for review, construction, operation and maintenance; support closeout of audits, non-conformities, etc.

  • Field, constructability and execution support

    Lead field surveys, plant visits and site investigations; issue reports with sketches, photos, point clouds, restrictions and clashes; apply Brownfield, Plant Services and Site Services experience to tie-ins, accessibility, maintainability, constructability, prefabrication, erection and lifting.

  • Standards, continuous improvement and innovation

    Develop project guidelines for modeling, drafting, naming conventions, quality, 3D reviews, deliverable issue and comment closeout; improve standards and processes to raise quality, reduce cost, facilitate maintenance, optimize execution and integrate digital tools.

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:

  • Academic or technical high school diploma; drafter, technician, technologist or equivalent background in engineering design, mechanical design, technical drafting or Piping.
  • Expert knowledge of standards, methods, practices, modeling/drafting criteria, deliverable issues, layout, routing, pipe racks, supports, flexibility, accessibility, maintainability, drain, vents, tie-ins, constructability, operation, P&IDs, Piping Classes, line lists, MTOs, requisitions, specifications, design bases, and criteria.
  • Advanced/expert knowledge of ASME B31.3, ASME B31.1 when applicable, ASME B16, ASTM, API, PIP, client specifications, internal standards and safety requirements.
  • Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D, CADWorx and Navisworks Manage; SmartPlant, SmartSketch or other 3D platforms desirable. Knowledge of model review, clash detection, view extraction, conventional surveys and laser scanning: LFM Server, LFM, CloudWorx or equivalents. Proficiency in PipeData Pro, MS Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and PDF editing/review tools.
  • Technical authority, expert judgment, autonomy, decision-making, complex problem solving, priority organization, effective communication, client focus, teamwork, collaborative leadership, technical influence, attention to detail, procedure compliance, proactivity, work under pressure, technology adaptability, and team development.

Communication:

  • Excellent command of the Spanish and English languages in both oral and written communication and skills. Basic/intermediate English desirable; intermediate/advanced English preferred for workshare, international coordination, and technical review.

Behavior/ Core Competencies:

  • More than 16 years of specific piping design experience in refineries, petrochemical, gas processing, energy, and industrial plants, or related industries; senior, lead, or supervisory experience, preferably at least 5 years leading, checking, or controlling senior designers.
  • Participation in the different phases of design, assembly, commissioning, consulting, and/or auditing of projects for the Oil and Gas sector.
  • Experience in complex projects, Brownfield, Plant Services, Site Services, detailed engineering, plant modifications, field surveys, 3D reviews, IFC deliverables, man-hour estimates, scopes, proposals, and deliverable control.

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment, and Quality rules of the Company, its clients, and the governing authorities of the host country.

Details about the role:

Location: Bogotá

Relocation required: No

Travel required: No

Contract type: Undefined

Experience level: More than 16 years of specific piping design experience.