With offices in Australia, Canada, USA, Southern Africa, Ghana, Philippines, Argentina and Peru, Lycopodium proudly delivers high quality professional engineering and project delivery services globally, across the resources, infrastructure and industrial processes sectors. By joining our global team and learning from renowned subject matter experts, we can offer you a diverse career that could take you anywhere in the world.
Lycopodium is currently recruiting for a Lead Designer - Piping to join our growing Drafting and Design team in San Isidro, Lima, Peru.
The Lead Designer – Piping is responsible for leading and coordinating the piping design discipline for mineral processing plant projects. The role ensures piping layouts, models, and drawings are developed in accordance with project specifications, client requirements, applicable standards, and company procedures. The Lead Designer supervises piping designers, coordinates with engineering disciplines, and ensures high-quality deliverables within schedule and budget.
El Diseñador Líder – Piping es responsable de liderar y coordinar la disciplina de diseño de tuberías en proyectos de plantas de procesamiento de minerales. El rol asegura que los layouts, modelos y planos de piping se desarrollen conforme a las especificaciones del proyecto, los requisitos del cliente, las normativas aplicables y los procedimientos de la empresa. El Diseñador Líder supervisa a los diseñadores de piping, coordina con las distintas disciplinas de ingeniería y garantiza entregables de alta calidad dentro de los plazos y presupuestos establecidos.
The tasks you'll perform
- Lead the piping design discipline within assigned projects.
- Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Structural, and Electrical disciplines to integrate piping systems.
- Develop and review piping layouts including slurry pipelines, reagent distribution systems, process water systems, compressed air systems, and utilities.
- Supervise Senior Piping Designers and Piping Designers assigned to the project.
- Participate in 3D model reviews (30%, 60%, and 90%) and ensure clash detection and resolution.
- Review vendor equipment drawings and integrate vendor models into the plant layout.
- Ensure piping deliverables meet project schedules and allocated budgets.
- Maintain compliance with company CAD standards and international piping design standards.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to piping design personnel.
- Report discipline progress and potential risks to project management.
Responsabilidades:
- Liderar la disciplina de diseño de piping en los proyectos asignados.
- Coordinar con las disciplinas de Proceso, Mecánica, Estructural y Eléctrica para integrar los sistemas de piping.
- Desarrollar y revisar layouts de piping, incluyendo líneas de pulpa (slurry), sistemas de distribución de reactivos, sistemas de agua de proceso, aire comprimido y servicios auxiliares.
- Supervisar a los Diseñadores Senior y Diseñadores de Piping asignados al proyecto.
- Participar en revisiones del modelo 3D (30%, 60% y 90%) y asegurar la detección y resolución de interferencias (clash detection).
- Revisar planos de equipos de proveedores e integrar sus modelos en el layout de planta.
- Asegurar que los entregables de piping cumplan con los cronogramas y presupuestos asignados.
- Mantener el cumplimiento de los estándares CAD de la empresa y de las normas internacionales de diseño de piping.
- Brindar mentoría y orientación técnica al equipo de diseño de piping.
- Reportar el avance de la disciplina y los riesgos potenciales a la gerencia del proyecto.
The expertise you'll bring·
- Diploma or Degree in Engineering Design Drafting, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related discipline.
- +10 years experience in piping design for mineral processing or heavy industrial plants.
- Proven experience leading piping design teams in EPCM projects.
- Proficiency with MicroStation, OpenPlant, or equivalent plant design software.
- Strong understanding of piping design standards and plant layout integration.
Calificaciones y experiencia:
- Diploma o título en Dibujo de Ingeniería, Tecnología de Ingeniería Mecánica o disciplina relacionada.
- Más de 15 años de experiencia en diseño de piping para procesamiento de minerales o plantas industriales pesadas.
- Experiencia comprobada liderando equipos de diseño en proyectos EPCM
- Dominio de MicroStation, OpenPlant u otros softwares equivalentes de diseño de plantas.
- Sólido conocimiento de normas de diseño de piping e integración de layout de planta.
The benefits we'll provide
Lycopodium has a strong company culture focused on career progression and technical skill development. You can expect to be involved in a wide range of large projects whilst working amongst a team of highly skilled professionals.
We recognise that everyone is different and needs may change over the course of your career. That’s why we :
- Invest in our people for the long-term, building a diverse and rewarding career, mentored by the best in the industry.
- Allow our people to balance work with other commitments, like family or study, offering flexible work arrangements.
- Provide employees with a variety of additional benefits such as coverage for professional memberships, rewards programs, and much more.
Lycopodium is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and maintaining a discrimination free workplace, guided by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Diligence.
As part of our commitment to providing the best possible care and service to you the candidate, we commit to respond to every applicant.
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