Pascal Oerlemans
3D Piping Designer
Kapellen
Summary
Results-driven professional with over 30 years of experience in the petrochemical, oil and gas, and pharmaceutical industries. Expertise in scoping P&IDs for projects, preparing bid packages, conducting technical evaluations, and managing progress reports to ensure seamless project execution from initial surveys to final documentation and handover. Proven track record in FEED studies and detailed engineering, serving as the piping focal point during client and contractor interactions. Skilled in mentoring teams across multiple regions while proficiently utilizing CAD software including PDMS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and PDS to deliver high-quality designs that adhere to industry standards and codes.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. SP3D Piping Designer
Vynova Belgium
06.2025 - 12.2025
- Design of improved 3D piping model consisting of PTFE lined piping including special steel pipe supports on an HCL-Stripping plant using SP3D software.
- Extracting isometrics and preparing material take-off
- Collaborated with engineers to develop detailed design drawings using CAD software.
Piping Team Leader
Fluor Engineering NV
03.2022 - 03.2025
- Piping Team Leader on all TOTAL projects (Study, FEED and Detailed design):
- Responsible for the preparation of manhours estimates, develop project planning and timelines, updating and progress of resources and deliverables to optimize workflow efficiency
- Mentored a team of 15 junior and senior designers (work sharing across South-Africa, Philippines, Germany and Spain) through their assigned project, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing and assist them in the inter-discipline and client model reviews
- Led cross-functional teams to execute engineering projects on schedule and within budget.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
- Oversaw quality control measures, maintaining high standards for all project outputs.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Responsible piping lead for AURUBIS project (FEED and detailed design) managing progress of an international piping team (20)
E3D Piping Designer
Engie (Fabricom)
10.2020 - 02.2022
- Responsible for the design and 3D modelling of all piping systems using E3D CAD software to optimize layout and functionality for Baltic Eagle Offshore Wind Farm.
- Design of equipment, piping, fire-fighting system, cable ways and preliminary steel support structures;
- Implement, review and clash check of all equipment, fire-fighting and HVAC systems from 3rd party models;
Sr. PDMS Piping Designer
Fluor Engineering NV
06.2018 - 09.2020
- Conduct site visits to determine tie-in locations, routing and preliminary steel structures such as platforms and access ways
- Designed piping layouts using AutoCAD and PDMS for various industrial projects.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to develop efficient piping systems and solutions.
- Reviewed technical specifications and ensured compliance with industry standards.
- Conducted design reviews to identify potential issues and implement corrective actions.
- Prepared comprehensive documentation packages for each project stage, including specifications, datasheets, isometrics, and bill of materials.
Sr. PDS Piping Designer
Covestro
07.2016 - 06.2018
- Determine tie-ins locations on site and routing of new lines for various industrial revamp projects, preparing stress isometrics, modelling supporting using CAD software in PDS, use of scanning software for clash detection, review with Navisworks
- Conducted thorough reviews of design drafts, implementing feedback for continuous improvement.
- Enhanced collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless communication and timely completion of projects.
- Assisted with field surveys to gather essential data for accurate designs while adhering to site safety protocols at all times.
Lead Mechanical Engineer
Engie, Cofely-Fabricom
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Writing the high level technical specifications of various mechanical systems on the offshore MERKUR windfarm project such as Fuel Treatment, HVAC, lifting crane
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate mechanical designs with electrical systems.
Sr. PDMS Piping Designer
BASF, Fluor Engineering NV
03.2015 - 12.2015
- Designed piping systems using AutoCAD and PDMS modeling software to enhance project efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative piping solutions that met client specifications.
- Conducted design reviews and reporting to identify potential issues and implement corrective actions.
- Prepared comprehensive documentation packages for each project stage, including specifications, datasheets, isometrics, and bill of materials.
- Assisted with field surveys to gather essential data for accurate designs while adhering to site safety protocols at all times.
Sr. PDMS Piping Designer
BASF
04.2013 - 12.2014
- Identifying tie-ins and designing piping for Chlorine revamp project at BASF Ludwigshafen, preparing stress isometrics, modelling supporting using in-house application in PDMS, use of scanning software for clash detection, review with Navisworks.
Sr. PDMS Piping Designer/ Checker
NMPP Alliance (Arup/Worley Parsons)
09.2011 - 03.2013
- Check the piping design of new tank farm including tank nozzle orientations, isometrics, pipe routing, supporting;
- Collaborated with engineering teams to create innovative solutions for piping system challenges.
- Designed and developed piping layouts for the tankfarm and pig launchers/receivers, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Actively participated in design review meetings using NAVISWORKS, providing valuable input based on extensive industry experience and technical knowledge.
Lead Piping Designer
PSN KazStroy (Woodgroup)
07.2007 - 08.2011
- Design of various oil and gas projects/upgrades for Chevron, Mentoring nationals into detail design, ensuring all deliverables are up to client standard and quality (AutoCAD – MicroStation – PDMS), Regularly seconded as piping engineer;
- Conducted thorough reviews of piping designs for accuracy and feasibility prior to implementation.
- Mentored junior designers on best practices in piping design and software utilization.
- Effectively managed multiple projects concurrently through careful preparation and time management.
Sr. PDMS Piping Designer
Vetco Aibel
04.2007 - 06.2007
- Performed 3D PDMS piping design of deluge system on LNG plant.
- Actively participated in design review meetings, providing valuable input based on extensive industry experience and technical knowledge.
- Updated existing drawings as needed due to changes in project scope or client requirements, maintaining accurate records for future reference.
- Developed isometric drawings for field repairs and pipeline routings.
Sr. PDMS Piping Designer
Vetco Aibel
01.2007 - 03.2007
- 3D PDMS piping design of FPSO “Vincent”
- Performed checking of isometrics of local staff.
Sr. PDMS Piping Designer
Tecnomare (part of ENI group)
09.2006 - 12.2006
- Developed piping layouts for various revamp projects for the Karachaganak Gasplant Field.
- Prepared piping construction work packages consisting of isometrics, pipe supports and bill of material
- Interacted with clients to discuss project design and better understand scope changes.
Sr. PDMS Piping Designer
Vetco Aibel
01.2006 - 08.2006
- Performed 3D PDS design of piping modifications on offshore platform EKOFISK
- Prepare work & installation packages, material requisitions using SAP, implement documenting using ProArc.
PDMS Piping Designer
BASF
01.2005 - 12.2005
- Complete engineering.
- Jacobs Engineering
Sr. Designer
BASF
01.2003 - 12.2004
- Based at BASF responsible for the basic and detailed design of new butadiene storage and loading facility and revamp of other smaller projects using Plantspace.
- Technip-Coflexip
Sr. Designer
Dow Chemicals site
01.1999 - 12.2003
- Design of layout and isometrics.
- Aker-Kvaerner
Sr. Designer
Dow Chemicals site
01.1999 - 12.2003
- Design of layout, isometrics, material take-off for debottleneck of PTA3 plant for AMOCO CHEMICALS.
- Technip Italy
Piping Designer
Union Minière
01.1994 - 12.1999
- Piping and layout design, detailed engineering, isometrics of new and modified piping.
- Adecco
Piping Designer
Lawter International
01.1994 - 12.1999
- Layout design of piping, steel and ducting, detailed engineering, isometrics, follow through on site of completely new resin plant.
- Adecco
Piping Designer
Janssen Pharmaceutica
01.1994 - 12.1999
- Responsible engineer for equipment layout & technical datasheets, design of piping and clean room layout in liaison with operations.
- Adecco
Piping Draughtsman
Omega Engineering
01.1990 - 12.1994
- Drafting layout, detailed engineering, isometrics at different sites: Callidus (incinerator units), Instromet (gas reducing stations – skids), EMF Fire protection.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Hogeschool Zeeland
ZeelandAssociate of Science - Electromechanical Engineering
Technisch Instituut Borgerhout
AntwerpCertificate - Equipment-Piping-Draw model
Intergraph
HoustonPDMS certificate - Piping, equipment, draft, structural
Private Tutor
AntwerpGas dehydration course - Oil And Gas Science
OPITO
UKSkills
- Site survey in Petrochemical industry, oil & gas facilities (including upstream), nuclear and pharma
- Piping Design (Study, FEED, Detailed)
- Team leader skills (including global work-sharing)
- Multi lingual written and verbal communication
- Proficient in 3D modeling (PDMS, E3D, SP3D, PDS)
- Navisworks competence
- P&ID interpretation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
Training
Petrochemical – Oil & gas – Offshore - Pharmaceutical, Piping, Clean Piping, Excel, Word, MS Projects., PDS, E3D, PDMS 12.0, AutoCAD, MicroStation V8, Plantspace, Navisworks, training Cadworx, SAP, ProArc, Documentum, Aconex, Outlook & Lotus Notes, MS-Office, Coreworx
Timeline
Sr. SP3D Piping Designer
Vynova Belgium
06.2025 - 12.2025
Piping Team Leader
Fluor Engineering NV
03.2022 - 03.2025
E3D Piping Designer
Engie (Fabricom)
10.2020 - 02.2022
Sr. PDMS Piping Designer
Fluor Engineering NV
06.2018 - 09.2020
Sr. PDS Piping Designer
Covestro
07.2016 - 06.2018
Lead Mechanical Engineer
Engie, Cofely-Fabricom
01.2016 - 07.2016
Sr. PDMS Piping Designer
BASF, Fluor Engineering NV
03.2015 - 12.2015
Sr. PDMS Piping Designer
BASF
04.2013 - 12.2014
Sr. PDMS Piping Designer/ Checker
NMPP Alliance (Arup/Worley Parsons)
09.2011 - 03.2013
Lead Piping Designer
PSN KazStroy (Woodgroup)
07.2007 - 08.2011
Sr. PDMS Piping Designer
Vetco Aibel
04.2007 - 06.2007
Sr. PDMS Piping Designer
Vetco Aibel
01.2007 - 03.2007
Sr. PDMS Piping Designer
Tecnomare (part of ENI group)
09.2006 - 12.2006
Sr. PDMS Piping Designer
Vetco Aibel
01.2006 - 08.2006
PDMS Piping Designer
BASF
01.2005 - 12.2005
Sr. Designer
BASF
01.2003 - 12.2004
Sr. Designer
Dow Chemicals site
01.1999 - 12.2003
Sr. Designer
Dow Chemicals site
01.1999 - 12.2003
Piping Designer
Union Minière
01.1994 - 12.1999
Piping Designer
Lawter International
01.1994 - 12.1999
Piping Designer
Janssen Pharmaceutica
01.1994 - 12.1999
Piping Draughtsman
Omega Engineering
01.1990 - 12.1994
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Hogeschool Zeeland
Associate of Science - Electromechanical Engineering
Technisch Instituut Borgerhout
Certificate - Equipment-Piping-Draw model
Intergraph
PDMS certificate - Piping, equipment, draft, structural
Private Tutor
Gas dehydration course - Oil And Gas Science
OPITO