Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
About the job:
Kent is looking for a Senior Piping Designer to join our Engineering team in Sarnia, Ontario. The successful candidate will provide senior-level piping design expertise and produce safe, accurate, constructible deliverables in collaboration with engineering and project teams. This is a fixed-term, benefits-eligible employee position anticipated at 32 hours per week. Seasonal scheduling flexibility, including planned summer periods away from work, may be accommodated by agreement with the manager and subject to project requirements.
Skills and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
• Develop and revise piping layouts, plot plans, equipment arrangements, isometrics, and related design deliverables.
• Prepare and maintain 3D piping models and 2D drawings in accordance with project specifications, client standards, applicable codes, and Kent procedures.
• Interpret P&IDs, line lists, equipment data, vendor drawings, specifications, and engineering information to produce coordinated designs.
• Apply piping design principles related to routing, accessibility, operability, maintainability, safety, flexibility, and constructability.
• Perform field verification, site measurements, walkdowns, and model reviews, as required.
• Coordinate piping design interfaces with process, mechanical, civil/structural, electrical, instrumentation, stress, and construction teams.
• Identify design conflicts and technical issues, recommend practical solutions, and communicate impacts to the appropriate discipline lead.
• Participate in interdisciplinary reviews, model reviews, constructability reviews, and design assurance activities.
• Check drawings and design deliverables for quality, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements.
• Provide guidance and technical support to intermediate and junior designers, as required.
• Support estimating, planning, progress measurement, and schedule commitments for assigned work.
• Maintain organized design records and incorporate approved changes throughout the project lifecycle.
In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.
Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:
Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification:
• Diploma or certificate in engineering design and drafting, mechanical technology, or a related discipline; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Typically 10 or more years of progressive piping design experience, preferably in industrial, energy, petrochemical, refining, or related facilities.
• Strong working knowledge of piping design practices, applicable codes and standards, and the preparation of piping drawings and deliverables.
• Proficiency with relevant 3D plant design and drafting software; experience with AutoCAD Plant 3D or comparable systems is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, equipment layouts, piping specifications, vendor information, and engineering documentation.
• Experience with brownfield modifications, field verification, laser-scan information, and constructability considerations is an asset.
• Strong checking, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary project team.
Communication:
• Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.
• Communicates technical information clearly and professionally in written, verbal, drawing, and model-review formats.
• Builds effective working relationships with engineering disciplines, project controls, construction, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Raises design concerns promptly and contributes constructively to technical and schedule discussions.
Behavior/ Core Competencies:
• Demonstrates attention to detail, accountability, sound judgment, and a strong commitment to quality.
• Plans and prioritizes work to meet agreed deliverables and schedule requirements.
• Supports an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative working environment.
• Adapts effectively to changing priorities and project needs.
HSSEQ:
The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.
This is a new position.
Compensation:
Hourly Range: $65.00/hr CAD
The hourly range reflects the expected compensation for this role and may vary based on skills, experience, and qualifications.
Details about the role:
Location: Sarnia, ON
Relocation required: No
Travel required: Limited travel and site visits may be required
Contract type: Contractual fixed-term employee
Experience level: 10+ years
About you: Join us. Unleash your energy within. If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.
We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.
We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.
Our purpose and beliefs: As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.
It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:
We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING
Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:
Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging: We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.
Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.
