Team Lead, Piping Engineering

Team Lead, Piping Engineering page is loaded## Team Lead, Piping Engineeringlocations: Saint Johntime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R127685As a Piping Engineering Team Lead, in our Engineering Services team, you will provide practical, hands-on leadership for our piping engineers, to support the Piping Group Lead. Your goal will be to supervise and work alongside our piping engineers and interface with team members, project partners, and stakeholders to support successful planning and execution of our work, while building and sustaining our piping engineering capabilities. Your success in this position will enable our multi-disciplinary team of engineers and designers to execute safely, efficiently, reliably, and productively on a variety of capital and expense projects for Canada’s largest oil refinery here in Saint John, as well as Irving Oil’s network of terminal facilities throughout Canada and the US eastern seaboard.## **What We Offer:*** **Work Environment** – Work onsite at our East Saint John office location* **Competitive Compensation** – Including an annual bonus plan and pension plan* **Flexible Benefits Plan** – in effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs* **Paid Vacation –** Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too* **Wellness Support** – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days, a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program, and access to our fitness facility* **Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community** – Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation matching program## **Your Responsibilities:*** Provide effective technical leadership and problem-solving guidance for piping system routing and tie-ins, static and dynamic pipe stress analysis (AutoPIPE and Caesar II), selection and specification of pipe materials and engineered specialty items, and piping system compliance to applicable codes, standards and regulations* Review, check, and approve (including professional sealing as required) of piping engineering and design deliverables* Create, modify or select from existing piping line class specifications for new or upgraded piping systems* Perform engineering calculations* Engage with vendors, subject matter experts, and other engineering disciplines to resolve static and rotating equipment nozzle designs, arrangements and load limits* Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate piping requirements and issues into overall project designs via estimating and scheduling workshops, field walks, 3D model reviews (Navisworks), constructability reviews, P&ID reviews, PHAs, material selection reviews, and risk assessments* Ensure compliance with piping standards, report on cost, schedule, and quality, and support team development through reviews and coaching* Engage with 3rd party consultants, contractors, and suppliers in an Owner’s Engineer capacity, which may include scoping, directing, reviewing and approving of outsource engineering work and deliverables, development of RFQs, review of bids, and responding to clarification requests and field changes**Your Skills**:* Effective technical leader, able to competently assign, manage and review piping engineering activities on multiple projects being developed in parallel* Lead by example, driving consistent adherence to established workflows, processes, procedures, and practices to ensure consistent work quality* Strong analytical skills, paired with aptitude for problem-solving* Excellent communication skills and ability to address complex technical issues, risks, and outcomes and coach and develop your team members to do the same* Working proficiency with applicable codes, standards, and regulations, governing process and utility piping material selection, routing, support and interfaces, including ASME B31.1, 31.3, 31.4, 31.8, BPVC Sections II, VIII, XIII, various API standards, and CSA Z662, B139, B149, and B51* Working proficiency with static and dynamic pipe stress analysis methods and tools (AutoPIPE or Caesar II) to determine pipe stress and deflections, as well as forces and moments on supporting structures, equipment nozzles, and other fittings and fixtures* Proven ability to work collaboratively* Ability to work in various field conditions year-round, including wearing full PPE, performing physical tasks, and working at heights and in enclosed spaces**Your Experience:*** University degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, with P.Eng. designation (or immediate eligibility) in New Brunswick is required* Minimum of 15 years of design experience in process and utility piping design for brownfield industrial facilities, ideally in oil and gas refining or terminals* Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience, including work planning, work review and approval, performance management, coaching, and leadership and development, and team performance reporting* Experience working in a stage-gated capital project environment, where design work progresses incrementally, and project performance and documentation requirements apply* Proficiency with either AutoPIPE or Caesar II pipe stress analysis software, and with Plant3D and Navisworks is a strong asset* Familiarity with above- and below-ground pipelines (CSA Z662), polymer-lined and refractory-lined steel piping, and pressure tubing/ fittings for pneumatic and hydraulic systems would be an asset*Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.***Job Requirements - Work Experience**Engineering**Job Requirements - Education**Bachelors: Engineering
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