Piping Engineer, Milan

Job Title:

1- Layout & Piping Materials & Work Quantities Estimating & Management Engineer

2- Materials & Piping Classes Engineer

Reference:

202200040

Project

Milan Office

Job Location:

Milan, Italy

Job type/Contract:

Start date ASAP

Salary range:

Competitive salary package with benefits. 

Job summary/Role description

She/He estimates and manages the piping materials quantities and the mechanical and insulation works quantities, under the supervision of a Group Leader and in strict conjunction with Layout & Piping Project Leader. The Materials and Piping Classes Engineer will take care activities relevant to the materials specifications, purchasing requirements and material supply follow up.

Duties and responsibilities

• She/he sets the basis for the MTO execution, building up the bill of material breakdown structure, during Proposal estimate phase and / or Project Execution Phase.
• She/he manages and keep updated the MTO developed by the Design & Drafting team, by uploading it into the Material Management System according to the applicable methodology.
• She/he prepares the Estimate Material Requisition Plan relevant to piping bulk and special items, analyzing the consistency and completeness of the MTO through dedicated procedures.
• She/he prepares the Material Requisitions relevant to piping bulk and special items, ensuring the completeness of the technical annexes.
• She/he prepares on regularly basis the Material Requisition current estimate reports, supporting the Project Leader in analyzing the status of the material quantity throughout the project phases and accordingly updating the forecast.
• She/he prepares the Mechanical (Piping and Equipment), Painting and Insulation Work Requisitions and the relevant Quantity and Price List, during Proposal estimate phase and / or Project Execution Phase.
• She/he support Subcontracting Department in the technical review of the offers received by Subcontractors during the bidding phase.
• She/he prepares on regularly basis the Mechanical, Painting and Insulation Works current estimate reports, supporting the Project Leader in analyzing the status of the works quantity throughout the project phases and accordingly updating the forecast.
• She/he executes through specific procedures the piping feasibility analysis, to estimate the construction work front on the basis of to the availability in a given time frame of construction drawings and relevant piping material.
• She/he supports the Materials & Work Quantities Estimating & Management Group Leader in developing and/or improving standard practices and work instructions aimed at a continuous improvement of efficiency and quality of work.

 2 Material & Piping Classes Engineer

• She/he develops the piping material specifications (“piping classes”) on the basis of fluid lists and applicable process data sheets, in compliance with Contractual requirements and International Codes and Standards. The activity includes the piping thickness calculation, the rating curve check, the branch table definition, the valves specification etc., and brings to the preparation of the project component catalogue through the use of a Software linked to a Company customized database.
• She/he prepares the piping bulk, valves and special piping components supply specifications and purchasing requirements, enabling the procurement of the components required in the Project.
• She/he executes the technical bid evaluation relevant to the above components, ensuring the supply technical requirements are clearly understood by enquired Vendors.
• She\ He superintends the Vendor document management relevant to piping and valves supply.

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Master´s Degree or University Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science or similar filed.

Experience

• Relevant experience in construction/modernisation of large Petrochemical plants/ EPC projects;
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the specific discipline (Piping Material Management, Quantity surveyors, Warehouse management)
• Piping and piping material background with knowledge of piping components, for application in petrochemical, power and oil & gas industry,
• Ability in the use of Intergraph SmartPlant Materal Software, MS Excel and Access

Skills and Abilities

• Fluent English;
• Excellent IT and analytical skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Excellent communications skills, team-oriented and interpersonal skills;
• Self-motivation and direction, with strong bias toward timely performance and problem resolution.

Special Requirements and Comments

Able to travel and relocate in Italy