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Lead Piping Engineer - Offshore Brownfield Engineering

Wood PLC
Metairie, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is recruiting for a Lead Piping Engineer to join its Offshore Brownfield Engineering business focusing on mechanical engineering solutions for offshore brownfield projects. This office and opportunity are in Metairie, LA .

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. Wood is recruiting for a Lead Piping Engineer to join its Offshore Brownfield Engineering business focusing on mechanical and piping engineering solutions for offshore facilities. #LI-Onsite

The Role The Lead Piping Engineer will play a lead role in managing mechanical and piping engineering efforts for our new offshore brownfield engineering office. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, along with environmental and regulatory specialists, developing and implementing mechanical engineering solutions for offshore facilities. A key success factor for the selected candidate will be the ability to efficiently manage the flow of work to remote (workshare) offices.

Our Clients and Projects : Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood's Operations business delivers solutions to an ever-broadening range of clients across the energy and materials industries globally. We deliver operations, maintenance, modifications, brownfield engineering, asset optimization and management, supporting our clients through the asset lifecycle. We are focused on developing strategic relationships with our clients, providing solutions that deliver efficiency, integrity and reliability.

What we can offer

  • Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors
  • Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
  • Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
  • Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
  • Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
  • Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key responsibilities :

  • Lead and oversee all mechanical engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, from concept development to execution and closeout
  • Develop engineering design specifications, calculations, and drawings for offshore brownfield asset retirement activities, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements
  • Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and designers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development
  • Collaborate with project managers and other stakeholders to develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets, and ensure timely delivery of engineering deliverables
  • Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and mitigation measures associated with decommissioning activities
  • Review and evaluate vendor proposals and technical documentation to ensure alignment with project requirements and specifications
  • Interface with clients, regulatory agencies, and third-party contractors to address technical inquiries, resolve engineering issues, and facilitate project approvals
  • Participate in project meetings, design reviews, and HAZOP / HAZID sessions to ensure effective communication and coordination among project teams
  • Monitor project progress and performance metrics, identifying opportunities for optimization and efficiency improvements
  • Foster a culture of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship, ensuring that all engineering activities are conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures
  • QUALIFICATIONS

    What makes you remarkable? At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge, or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

    Expected :

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; advanced degree preferred
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification preferred
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in piping engineering roles, with a focus on offshore oil and gas projects
  • Demonstrated expertise in engineering design, analysis, and optimization of offshore facilities, including platforms, pipelines, and subsea infrastructure
  • Proficiency in industry-standard software tools, such as AutoCAD, CAESAR II, and PDMS / AVEVA, for engineering design and analysis
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a keen attention to detail and a focus on delivering high-quality engineering solutions
  • Familiarity with industry regulations and standards governing offshore decommissioning activities, including API, ISO, and OSHA requirements
  • Willingness to travel to offshore facilities and project sites as needed to support engineering activities and project execution
  • ABOUT US

    Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

    Diversity Statement

    We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list) : race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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