Piping Lead

Reference: NES028832-Siphe-1

Lead Piping Design on Cutting-Edge Industrial Projects

A leading advanced technology and process engineering environment is seeking a Piping Lead to take ownership of piping design activities across complex industrial plant projects. This role is suited to a seasoned professional who combines strong technical expertise with the confidence to challenge conventional approaches and drive continuous improvement. Duties & Responsibilities Minimum Qualifications

• National Diploma, BTech or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Relevant training and certification in AVEVA E3D, PDMS, Plant 3D, AutoCAD or similar plant design software will be advantageous
• ECSA registration (Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng) advantageous

Key Requirements

• 15+ years' experience in piping design and engineering
• Extensive experience in industrial process plants, petrochemical, chemical, gas processing, mining, energy, or related heavy industries
• Proven ability to lead piping design teams and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities
• Strong knowledge of piping layouts, equipment integration, pipe stress considerations, and constructability principles
• Experience with industry design standards and best practices
• Proficiency in AVEVA E3D, PDMS, Plant 3D or equivalent 3D plant design software
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and challenge the status quo
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Key Responsibilities

• Lead piping design and layout activities for major plant engineering projects
• Review and approve piping deliverables, models, drawings, and design documentation
• Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Civil, Structural and EC&I disciplines
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, codes and quality requirements
• Drive design optimisation, innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Mentor and develop junior and intermediate piping personnel
• Support project execution from conceptual design through commissioning

Ideal Experience

• Experience within petrochemical, chemical processing, industrial gas, mining, manufacturing, energy or EPCM environments
• Working knowledge of ASME, API and ISO piping standards
• Exposure to pipe stress analysis and plant commissioning activities would be advantageous

What We're Looking For We're seeking a technically strong leader who is prepared to challenge existing practices, introduce innovative solutions, and help build a world-class engineering capability. If you have a passion for engineering excellence and a proven track record in complex process plant environments, we'd like to hear from you.

For more information, contact:
Siphelele Mzongwana
Recruitment Consultant
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