Our client, a leader in the Industrial Gases Sector, is looking for a Piping Specialist Lead in the Houston area. This position is responsible for developing safe, fit-for-purpose piping layouts and related project deliverables according to project schedule and budget.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Software
Prepare 2D plant layouts and plot plans using Microstation in support of projects and proposals.
Model equipment and piping to develop piping model in SmartPlant 3D (S3D) for conceptual layouts, basic design and detailed design.
Setup S3D plant and maintain models.
Develop design-reuse strategies and products.
Checking model attributes using reports

Leadership
Provide documents including but not limited to estimates and functional strategy in compliance with the issued work instructions, job aids and bid requirements to support projects and proposals.
Acquire adequate resources and direct activities of Piping team members to execute project in accordance with project specifications, design parameters, codes, company directives and industry practices.
Lead large ($500M+) mega projects through all stages of design from concept through to handover to Construction ensuring that (1) all design deliverables reference and comply with the latest codes, standards and specifications and (2) costs remain on or under-budget, identifying and communicating all scope changes and/or schedule issues.
Lead and document multi-functional model reviews for large ($500M+) mega projects.
Drive to competitive under budget performance- Identification of variations, scope changes or unbudgeted work.
Develop design-reuse strategies and products.

Communication
Interface with other functional groups to gather information needed to produce a comprehensive and constructible design package, relay schedule issues and ensure smooth handover to Construction team.
Provide technical support to Piping team as needed.

Travel
Travel up to 25% including office and site visits.
Participate in shop and site inspections and field support.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education (or comparable work experience)
2-year associates degree
Written and spoken English communication skills, particularly with regard to technical terminology related to piping
Microsoft Office suite
BlueBeam and/or Adobe commenting tools for redlining drawings
SRD & clash detection

Work Experience
Familiarity with global engineering organizations with respect to functions and interactions between different disciplines and support groups is preferred
Minimum 15+ years relevant work experience
Experience in piping (and pipe stress preferred)
Experience with drafting tools (AutoCAD, Microstation, S3D, etc.)
Experience using S3D to model equipment and piping
Experience with SmartPlant Review
Working knowledge of valves, in-line devices and typical support details