- Troy Weiss has over 27 years of experience in mechanical piping design for offshore and onshore petrochemical projects internationally. He has extensive knowledge of piping design software like CADWorx and experience leading piping design projects in locations like Africa and South America.
- He worked as a Lead Piping Designer at Doris, Inc. from 2012-2016 where he led projects in Cameroon and Angola utilizing 3D modeling software. Previous experience includes working as a Senior Piping Designer at Maverick Engineering from 2006-2012 on projects in Texas, Alabama, and other locations.
- He is proficient in piping design, 3D modeling, coordinating multi-discipline teams, and providing on
1. Troy Weiss
4410 Tarlton Way • Sugar Land, TX 77478 • (713) 805-1301 • sntweiss@yahoo.com
SUMMARY
● Lead/Senior Mechanical Piping Designer with 27 years of combined experience in offshore/onshore and
petrochemical, domestic and international
● Studied Drafting and Design Technology/Mechanical Engineering at Lamar University and University of
Houston (1987-1992)
● Extensive knowledge and experience in mechanical drafting/design
● Training and experience: PDMS, AutoCAD/CADWorx 3D Piping Design Software with Isogen and Spec
Generation, Bentley AutoPLANT (Piping & P&ID), Advantage Engineering Design Software (Advan-Pipe,
Advan-3D), FlexCAD (Flex-Pipe, Flex-Iso, Flex P&ID, & Flex-Steel)
● Current Safety Training: Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET), SafeGulf Rigpass and H2S
● Awaiting TWIC renewal
● Offshore travel: Argentina and Africa (Angola and Cameroon)
● Onshore travel: Venezuela, Bolivia, and Trinidad & Tobago
Doris, Inc. October 2012 – October 2016
Lead Piping Designer, Houston, TX
Lead Piping Designer on Mokoko Abana Field Project in Cameroon, Africa (offshore field assignment).
Complete facilities walk down and P&ID updates for 9 platforms and central processing platform.
Utilized CADWorx 3D Piping Design Software
Client: Addax Petroleum
Lead Piping Designer on Mokoko Abana De-Watering Project for Alpha, Hotel & Lima platforms in
Cameroon, Africa (offshore field assignment).
Coordinated efforts from process, P&IDs, isometrics, and construction support adding new water handling
equipment for the three existing platforms.
Utilized CADWorx 3D Piping Design Software
Client: Addax Petroleum
Lead Piping Designer on Mokoko Abana Field Project in Cameroon, Africa (offshore field assignment).
Evaluated multiple platforms to determine feasibility for additional gas lift capacity.
Utilized CADWorx 3D Piping Design to develop plans and cost estimates for upgrading existing facilities.
Client: Addax Petroleum
Lead Piping Designer on facilities upgrade for GS-November Platform in Angola, Africa (offshore field
assignment).
Coordinated design efforts on complex platform process and utility piping system upgrade using LFM laser
scan software to develop a 3D model of existing platform facilities
Utilized CADWorx 3D Piping Design for all new piping and equipment.
Managed offshore as-built efforts for the platform through final document issue to the client.
Client: CABGOC
Lead Piping Designer on facilities upgrade for Platform TL in Angola, Africa (offshore field assignment).
Coordinated laser scan efforts to evaluate new equipment and piping locations for Malange Project.
Utilized LFM laser scan software to develop and design 3D model of existing platform facilities and PDMS
design software for all new piping and equipment.
Client: CABGOC
Lead Piping Designer on PIAM Conceptual Engineering project with field assignment to Southern Argentina.
Responsible for evaluating multiple offshore platforms and onshore facilities for future upgrades.
Client: ENAP Sipetrol
2. Maverick Engineering March 2006 – October 2012
Lead/Senior Piping Designer, Houston, TX
● Lead Piping Designer on oil heater and amine system upgrade with onsite construction support for Mobile
Bay Processing Plant in Mobile, Alabama.
Designed 3D model of existing facilities and modeled new piping and equipment.
Utilized Navisworks 3D for client review prior to construction.
Client: DCP Midstream
● Lead Piping Designer on compressor station project with onsite construction support in Carthage, Texas.
Designed 3D model incorporating multiple compressors and equipment to replace existing compressor
facility.
Utilized CADWorx 3D Piping Design to model existing facility, new equipment and piping.
Utilized 3D Navisworks to demonstrate all new construction and decommissioning procedures for client
review.
Client: DCP Midstream
● Senior Piping Designer on six (6) month assignment for Maverick Engineering (Industrial Division) in
Corpus Christi, Texas.
Assisted with facility surveys and verified new pipe routing for numerous plant maintenance projects for
local refineries and processing plants.
Clients: Flint Hills (Koch), Valero and Sherwin Alumina
● Senior Piping Designer on flare system upgrade at the Wilcox Facility in East Texas.
Onsite design and provided construction support for replacement of existing piping and equipment.
Client: DCP Midstream
● Lead Piping Designer on vapor recovery system project at Gulf Plains Plant in Bishop, Texas.
Provided design and construction support.
Utilized 3D Navisworks.
Client: DCP Midstream
● Lead Piping Designer on 28-56” Finger Harp-type Slug Catcher in Southern China.
Coordinated efforts from process, P&IDs, isometrics, and construction support.
Utilized CADWorx 3D Piping Design Software
Client: CNOOC
● Senior Piping Designer on multiple compressor station gas storage project in Mineral Wells, Texas.
Multiple onsite visits to assist with design and modeling existing facilities, new equipment and piping.
Utilized CADWorx 3D Piping Design and Navisworks for client review prior to construction.
Client: Falcon Gas Storage
● Lead Piping Designer for turbine compressor booster station in Markham, Texas.
Designed 3D models of two additional turbine compressors with associated equipment and utilities to existing
gas processing plant.
Utilized CADWorx 3D Piping Design Software
Client: Williams Midstream
● Lead Piping Designer for 10-48” Finger Harp-type Slug Catcher in Trinidad and Tobago.
Coordinated multi-discipline designers using 3D CADWorx Piping Design and Navisworks for client review.
Assisted in multiple onsite visits and client meetings in Trinidad and Tobago.
Client: NGC
Additional Piping & Facilities Design Experience 1993-2006
● EXPRO/SPS, Inc.
● EDG Consulting Engineers, Inc.
● Alliance Engineering
● Excel Engineering, Inc.
● Thronson Engineering
● Brown & Root, Inc.
● Mustang Engineering, Inc.