Piping Technical Lead
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Excellent opportunity to work on large-scale Bio/API/Fill Finish projects in Ireland, with a choice of working from either Cork or Dublin Offices and with Hybrid Work options.
Key Responsibilities:
* Reports administratively to department manager on assigned projects.
* Complete Piping Design of a project or area lead section of a larger project from concept, basis of design, detail design and construction support (SDC).
* Lead a large team of piping designers across a multi-office project execution and create a collaborative environment.
* Develop design and modelling of complex process piping systems given basic information such as P&IDs, piping specifications, equipment arrangement drawings, etc.
* Delegate work and control the allocated man-hours on the projects and raise variations to the scope when required.
* Review and update piping specifications as required.
* Assist with project schedule and accurate progress measures.
* Perform field design and verification as required.
* Provide technical direction to less experienced piping designers.
* Be proactive in co-ordination with other disciplines.
* Prepare conceptual designs, feasibility studies and equipment stack-ups.
* Prepare material take-offs cost estimates and material procurement including tracking piping quantities during design.
* Able to accurately forecast the hours required to complete work activities.
* Monitoring Changes, assess impact on efforts and project schedule.
* Ensure Project Procedures, Work Instructions and Check Lists are followed throughout the project duration.
* Respond Technical Queries of Mechanical Contractors, Vendors and CM.
* Conducting Client Model Reviews and track Client comments till closure.
Experience / Qualifications:
* The candidate must have experience with process and mechanical piping systems in Life Sciences and have complete understanding and application of technical principles, theories and concepts in the field.
* 10 + years of experience required, drafting/design and related coursework.
* 3rd level engineering qualification or equivalent trade experience.
* Proficient in Navisworks and Plant 3D/SP3D or similar 3D software essential.
* Strong work ethic with good communications skills required for leading multi-office project execution.
* Proven time management skills.
* Having experience in leading a team of piping designers in the Pharma or a related industry is essential.