Senior Maritime Piping Designer

senesco marine, llc•North Kingstown, RI

43d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Maritime Piping Designer must be experienced and have a working knowledge of the fabrication and assembly of piping systems in steel hull vessels. Candidate must be computer literate and skilled in Auto-Cad 3D. Candidate must be well versed in various different piping systems. Candidate must have the ability to understand ABS/Coast Guard rules and regulations. They must comply with all safety procedures and guidelines and comply with all company issued policies, procedures, rules and regulations. They must also have excellent work ethics including excellent attendance, punctuality and the desire to complete designated work in a timely fashion.

Requirements

Engineering degree or course studies with previous experience.
Working knowledge of the fabrication and assembly of piping systems in steel hull vessels.
Computer literate and skilled in Auto-Cad 3D.
Well versed in various different piping systems.
Ability to understand ABS/Coast Guard rules and regulations.
Excellent work ethics including excellent attendance, punctuality and the desire to complete designated work in a timely fashion.
Must be a self starter able to perform their job duties with minimal supervision.
Correctable vision to 20/40
Pass the Ishihara test for color blindness and have the ability to read and understand safety symbols and colors, (i.e. red, yellow, green, etc.).
Pass a pulmonary function exam for positions requiring respiratory protection.
Be able to stand, sit, walk, squat, kneel, stoop, or climb stairs or a ladder.
Be able to perform overhead work, as necessary, with a full range of motion.
Not be claustrophobic and may be required to work in confined spaces.
Have the capability to maneuver through openings as small as 18 inches by 23 inches, and would need to be able to move and crawl into awkward positions.
Be able to work in static positions for extended periods of time.
Have good balance and the capability of standing on each foot for a period of 30 seconds or more.
Not have a fear of heights and may be required to work in an elevated environment (which could include heights of more than 50 feet) on scaffolding, from staging, planking, or a mechanical lift.
Be able to carry tools and or equipment to their designated work area. They could include but are not limited to the tools associated with their trade, or others as designated by their responsibilities. The approximate weight could be as much as 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

Review and revise architect provided flow diagrams match shipyard standards and ABS requirements.
Design piping systems from architect provided flow diagrams and general arrangements.
Research installation requirements of system components.
Coordinate designs with other installations to prevent construction issues.
Produce craft friendly drawings based on developed basic design drawings and make drawings for various assemblies and systems.
Address all changes requested from the craft and work with the owner representative on current issues and change proposals.
Make and verify all work packages issued to production. These packages consist of all drawings, nestings and information for every process leading to erection. This also includes ensuring that no parts are duplicated or missing.
Develop and update nesting programs for piping systems.
Work with leadmen and supervisors to solve discrepancies that arise in the fabrication.
Revise drawings as required to prevent similar construction issues for next hull.
Develop and implement process improvement ideas.
Perform field engineering functions.
Keep current project piping systems up to date with all corrections and improvements incorporated.
Must be a self starter able to perform their job duties with minimal supervision.