Education Qualifications & Experience:

? B. Eng or B. Tech Mechanical Engineering degree.
? Pr. Technologist or Pr. Eng. will be an advantage
? Experience in the piping design environment is essential and Practical site experience of construction sites.
? Specific knowledge of Standards and Specifications that apply. Good Technical Writing skills.
? Knowledge of Caesar II pipe stress analysis software or similar programs.Working knowledge of Drawing packages such as AUTOCAD and Microstation.
? PC skills in MS Office and Communication Skills. Capable of working in a multidiscipline team

Responsibilities:
? Reviewing of process piping systems in the Petrochemical and Refinery industry for the relevant code compliance related to stress and mechanical integrity.
? Pressure design of piping and piping components according to the relevant design codes and standards.
? Performing pipe stress calculations and analysis using Caesar II for piping systems around equipment such as heat exchangers, air coolers, rotating equipment (pumps, compressors and turbines), pressure vessels, drums and columns. Performing calculations based on analysis results.
? Ability to perform theoretical calculations to validate analysis results.
? Working knowledge of AMSE, API, SANS and other related codes and specifications.
? Detail design, layout and supporting of piping systems for new and existing plants.
? Ability to work on electronic CAD design (Autocadd / Microstation) is a benefit for this work.
? Reviewing of piping loads acting on nozzles of connecting equipment according to API 610, WRC 107/297.
? Flange leakage calculations and reviewing of pipe support loads.
? Preparation of spring, Expansion joint, nozzle, civil support load data sheets.
? Adherence to client specifications requirements and Pipe Stress Analysis Report writing
? Reviewing of isometric drawings for the applicable code and client specification compliance.
? Providing technical assistance to piping designers as well as internal and external clients.
? Categorization of pressure piping according SANS 347 and Pressure Equipment Regulations (PER).