[Daniel Berger]

To All,

I would like to ask a question of the group. I will need to provide a little background first. I have about 18 years of Piping Design experience (1987 to 2005). During that time I also served in the US Navy Reserves. In 2005 I was recalled to Active Duty and will be retiring within the next six years. I serve as a C5ISR Officer where I manage the operations and maintenance (to include the mechanical and electrical support systems) of each system. I hold a BS in Computer Information Systems and a Masters in Information Management. My certifications include the PMP and CISSP (Navy requirement). I love building 3D computer models and piping design. When I retire I would like to go back to a job in Piping Design. My question is what can I do in the next few years to make me marketable as a Piping Designer? Thank you in advance for the help.

V/r,
Commander Berger

[zbest1966]

Why, dealing with the layoffs, being away from home, depending on the price of oil, stay with Information system. Piping has been DOWN for 7 years since the price of oil has collapse.

[Anton Dooley]

Zbest1966,

Think wider than just oil.
Piping designers operate in many different market sectors …. opportunities exist for piping designers in Oil & Gas, Mining & Mineral Processing, Pharmaceutical, BioPharma, Chemicals, Dairy, Food & beverage, Semiconductors ….. basically any industry that relies on a network of piping systems to convey fluid through its process.

The downside is that you will have to chase the work from time to time … but, have hardhat, will travel!

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