Piping Designer - Oil & Gas Marine Maintenance & Conversion

Orbit International Survey Services (Orbit ISS) is an industrial asset integrity engineering management firm based in United Arab Emirates since 2006. We are an ISO 9001:2015 ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018 accredited company and have provided asset integrity solutions to high-profile clients throughout the Middle East North America and Asia. Founded on the principles of safety quality and environmental stewardship Orbit ISS is committed to providing world-class services and technology that help our clients address complex challenges in the oil gas marine and renewable energy sectors.

Visit our website at to learn more...

Role Overview:

Orbit ISS are looking for a Piping Designer for a short-term assignment in an oil & gas and marine maintenance & conversion project. This is an immediate requirement and the selected candidate should be able to join as soon as the final interview is completed. The role involves preparing detailed piping layouts isometric drawings and related documentation while coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure safe efficient and code-compliant designs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare piping layouts isometric drawings and fabrication drawings for maintenance and conversion projects.
  
• Interpret P&IDs process flow diagrams and mechanical specifications to produce accurate designs.
  
• Ensure compliance with industry codes and client specifications (ASME API ANSI ISO).
  
• Perform line routing studies considering structural mechanical and maintenance requirements.
  
• Coordinate with structural mechanical electrical and instrumentation teams.
  
• Provide technical support during fabrication installation and commissioning phases.
  
• Maintain engineering databases BOMs and drawing revisions.
  

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
  
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in piping design for oil & gas or marine projects.
  
• Proficient in AutoCAD Plant 3D PDMS / SmartPlant 3D and familiar with CAESAR II for stress checking.
  
• Knowledge of piping codes and standards (ASME B31.3 B31.4 API ISO).
  
• Experience in maintenance upgrade or conversion projects is highly desirable.
  

Competencies:

• Immediate availability and ability to join once selected.
  
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a short-term project.
  
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
  
• Awareness of HSE procedures in oil & gas and marine environments.