27 Piping Systems jobs in South Africa

• Bachelors Degree / Diploma in mechanical or process engineering.
• Pr. Eng. / Pr. Tech would be advantageous.
• Relevant post graduate qualifications albeit technical, management or business related would be advantageous.

• Minimum 5 years experience in mechanical and piping engineering and package management within the construction and engineering environment.
• Exposure to process plant design.
• Experience in contract management, engineering, costing/cost control, HAZOP, SHERQC and multi-disciplinary construction of process plants.

• Development of mechanical equipment specifications, data sheets and design criteria, preferentially in the smelter, material / product handling and utilities / services environments.
• Development of flow sheets (PFD), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID), equipment lists and technical descriptions.
• Proficient in the basic application of fluid dynamics.
• Basic understanding of project scheduling.
• Strong technical drawing review skills, both 2D and 3D.
• Industry Codes and Standards for piping design in South Africa and abroad.
• Pricing, tendering and budgeting principles.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety rules and regulations (Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Mines Health and Safety Act).
  

• Multi-discipline interfacing in a project environment.
• Ability to understand impacts of design on construction activities and actively manage the design to assist and reduce construction costs and timelines.
• Fundamental understanding of 3D modelling and intelligent P&ID modules, model integration and collaboration, and how these are applied in the Building Information Modelling (BIM) process.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, etc.
• Ability to interact with design teams remotely, via electronic communication platforms such Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.
• Strong 3D and spatial awareness and visualisation abilities.
• Detailed analytical skills to measure, audit, investigate, solve problems, present ideas and negotiate.
• Ability to use time productively, maximise efficiency and meet challenging work goals.
• Analytical thinker with ability to examine issues from multiple viewpoints.
• An ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Accuracy and attention to detail with emphasis placed on quality.
• Able to work under minimal supervision.
• Exceptional people skills, punctuality and forward planning.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills for submission of management reports, planning and progress meetings.
• Must possess and maintain exceptional work ethic as well as uphold the company values.
• Willingness to travel locally and abroad.

• Performs and manages mechanical & piping engineering projects, which include but are not limited to, engineering calculations, design and analysis, drawing review and strong technical presence during the fabrication and construction phase of a project.
• Contributes in the project planning and set up to ensure project execution is inclusive of the complete discipline scope of work.
• Advises on cost estimates for proposals and contracts in conjunction with the Project Director or Project Managers.
• Prepares and is responsible for the necessary mechanical & piping engineering design and specification and ensures the design is communicated accurately for estimating and project execution.
• Management and distribution of equipment drawings for the project and site activities as required.
• Provides project teams with the relevant engineering input when required, including assistance with the interpretation of the design drawings and installation of the required equipment.
• Performs the relevant inspections and witness testing when required on components as required by the Quality Control Plan.
• Performs field supervision of the relevant construction and commissioning when required.
• Reports on progress in conjunction with the project team, and takes the necessary remedial action where necessary.
• Ensures project contracts, specifications, standards, lists and bills of quantity meet the project requirements and constantly keeps such documents updated throughout the project.
• Travels to construction sites to perform inspections to confirm the design is adhered to.

• Ensure cost control with respect to mechanical & piping design and subcontractor management.
• Actively investigate cost saving opportunities for Company.

• Liaise with the project planner to continuously monitor project schedules as well as re-planning to achieve new targets.
• Ensure sub-contractors and fabricators manage and maintain contractual timelines to minimise project delays and ensure successful projects.

• Ensure designs comply with the relevant legislations and legal requirements.

• Ensure formal record keeping and implementation of project decision lists.
• Ensure formal record keeping and implementation of lessons learned.

Job Title: Pipe Fitter

Seniority Level: Mid Career (4 - 6 yrs exp)

Report to: Operations Manager

Region: Western Cape

Type: Contractor

Fabricate and install high-pressure piping systems

• Fit-up SCH 80+ pipes for sour service (H2S environments)
• Work with spooling teams to pre-fabricate pipe sections
• Conduct hydrostatic tests and flange management

Trade Test + welding inspection knowledge

Experience in SMEIP (Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation and Piping)

Sectors: Chemical, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical

Functions: Chemical, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical

• Extensive experience with pipe threading and roll grooving
• Clear criminal record
• Physically fit (medicals will be done for occupational certificate of fitness)
• Sober habits (regular drug and alcohol tests will be done throughout employment)
• Driver's Licence compulsory
• A valid South African ID
• Must live within 20km of Cape Town International Airport at the time of applying for this job

One of our leading Clients in the Engineering and Manufacturing industry is seeking to appoint a Qualified Pipe Fitter to join their team in Vereeniging, Gauteng.

• Installing or repairing plumbing, heating and cooling, and marine piping systems.
• Cutting and hammering pipes to specification using saws, cutting torches, and pipe benders.
• Studying blueprints and construction plans for pipe systems, supports, and related equipment.
• Assembling and securing pipes, tubes, and fittings by welding, brazing, soldering, and cementing of joints.
• Inspecting and testing installed pipe systems using pressure gauges and hydrostatic testing.

• Grade 12 (Matric) Certificate.
• Trade test certification.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar position.

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Please note: If you do not possess the listed qualifications and experience, kindly refrain from applying, as you will not be considered. We aim to respond to all applicants, but due to high volume, please consider your application unsuccessful if you do not hear from us within two weeks.

Indgro Outsourcing (Pty) Ltd, trading as Indgro Multi Services Group, is a member of APSO and adheres to the relevant ethical standards and practices, including:

• No fees charged to candidates for employment services.
• Equal opportunity employment without discrimination based on ethnicity, gender, age, religion, or other protected characteristics.
• No guarantee of employment upon application.

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

SGS Bateman’s multidiscipline engineering team provides integrated engineering services for processing plants and related operations. Using proven ISO methodologies enhanced by innovative approaches, the team transforms conceptual designs into operational manual processing plants of all sizes and complexities. An extensive suite of enhanced 3-D design tools and modeling software allow our engineering team to visualize all aspects of plant development.

To produce cost effective and technically sound Piping designs within the required time frame to support project deliverables.

Project Life Cycle

• Ensure discipline strategy development during set-up to meet project deliverables
• Offer general project support and problem solving on technical matters arising
• Use knowledge of scope on current and recent projects to promote re-use of engineering where possible
• Review key discipline documentation and drawings produced on projects
• Develop an Electrical strategy and design criteria to suit the unique project/client requirements
• Generate post-project feedback

Design

• Generate scope of work specifications with technical requirements for each package
• Compile technical enquiry packages and technical tender evaluations to ensure accurate placement of technical orders
• Assist in developing, managing and controlling the discipline cost and man-hour estimates
• Produce discipline specific designs according to schedule and budget
• Manage and control changes to budget and schedule
• Identify potential risks/delays and explain discrepancies
• Produce piping designs in accordance with piping design codes and specifications
• Carry out dynamic and static analysis using piping stress analysis software
• Carry out valve and piping bulk material specifications
• Generate piping bills of material
• Generate fabrication, erection and testing specifications
• Maintain effective engineering input/output of design office
• Ensure development and optimization of piping layout drawings through the design office
• Review supplier documentation for compliance with technical requirements

Client Relations (Internal & External)

• Maintain effective inter-discipline requirements
• Understand other discipline requirements and communicate requirements
• Gather feedback from other disciplines for Design purposes
• Manage and interface with suppliers and contractors to meet project objectives
• Safety
• Apply global SHE standards and ensure compliance
• Quality
• Regularly review and contribute towards improvement of procedures and systems
• Ensure all QA procedures and guidelines are followed in all daily activities
• Participate in quality assurance audits
• Systems and Procedures
• Ensure adherence to the internal Project Management Operating System
• Apply and review associated discipline Engineering Standards
• Adhere to Company specifications, guidelines and statutory codes of practice

Provide suggestions for improving internal work methods and procedures and technological solutions on an ad-hoc basis, according to customer’s needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Professionally, the successful candidate will be a B.Sc. / B.Eng or B.Tech graduate and will be registered as a professional engineer or technologist.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• A proven track record of 5-7 years plus experience in piping engineering design and project management, within a processing or petrochemical plant projects environment, is required for this position.
• Project Management - Knowledge of basic project management methods and knowledge of all project life cycle phases
• Design Criteria -Applications and improvements of technical knowledge into design criteria that suit project reqs. And/or support the design of new components/equipment
• Design Codes - Knowledge of local piping design codes and standards
• Commercial Principles - Understanding of contract types and of their main features (basics, purchasing and selling conditions, partnerships, claims, logistic aspects etc) including international contracts
• Technical Documentation - Ability to create, understand and communicate technical specifications
• Plant Layout development - Ability to layout the plant in a functional, safety, cost-effective way
• Equipment Fundamentals - Knowledge and understanding of basic information regarding equipment and components used in process plants
• Materials Fundamentals - Knowledge and understanding of basic information regarding materials and their properties used in engineering and manufacturing activities
• Materials Knowledge of piping materials, fittings, special piping items and valves
• Construction & Commissioning - Understanding of on-site construction work such as testing and commissioning of the piping systems
• Cost Estimation - Understand cost of design (including cost of deliverables generation) and ability to estimate costs related to a project or specific activity
• Basic IT Tools - Knowledge of the use of Software to generate discipline deliverables.
• Procurement - Understand of project cost control, budgeting, procurement, purchase-to-pay and supply chain management
• Engineering Calculations -Knowledge of engineering calculation techniques such as the fundamentals of stress calculations, wall thickness calculations support requirements and material selection
• Innovation & Adaptability -The ability to adapt to different environments (team, technologies, countries etc.) from a technical point of view, including ability to find out new possible technological solutions according to customer’s needs.
• Quality Engineering - Knowledge of quality methods, management systems and procedures and/or understanding of quality features of piping materials and fabricated systems
• CAE Software - Familiarity and ability to use specific CAE software including setting up systems, procedures and guidelines eg Plant 3D
• Piping Engineering Software - Ability to use engineering and calculation software with particular reference to PUMA5 for material management and development of piping specifications, AFT Fathom for hydraulic calculations and Caesar II for stress calculations
• Legislation and Standards - Knowledge of sector specific law (eg. Engineering safety reqs, Audit regulations, Insurance laws etc.) and knowledge of standard specifications (eg. Plant layout requirements etc.) including the ability to integrate these standards.