PTS Advance has an immediate need for a drafter I in Ferndale Washington.  Position verifies that plant Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) accurately reflect field conditions in preparation for Hazard Analyses (PHA). Updates P&IDs using AutoCAD software.

Local Candidate only (no per diem)

Start date - June 2025

Pay rate: $40 + hr. DOE

Hours 5/8 schedule (40 hrs) (on-site)  May work overtime during Turnaround.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Print out P&ID sets from the list provided by process and Process Safety Management (PSM).
• Go into the field and verify accuracy of piping on drawings, including but not limited to:
o All vents and drains with sizes.
o Verify drawing continuations between sheets.
o Complete information for all equipment specs.
o Check for car seal bands and note numbers for any missing car seal valve (CSV) numbers.
o Verify car sealed valves to be open or shut per information on P&ID.
o Note dead legs.
o Check for exposed asbestos, missing bull plugs, pipes off pipe shoes, missing fireproofing, sagging lines, leaks or any maintenance/safety issue noticed in the walkdown.
• Mark up P&IDs and correct discrepancies and errors
• Print a set of check prints and a set of redlines for the process engineer to review for the PHA.
o Make all final corrections and let Document Control know when P&IDs have been updated and are ready to be posted to the document repository.
• Participate in Management of Change (MOC) process by updating P&IDs impacted by changes in the field.

BASIC/REQUIRED SKILLS
• Ability to read and understand P&IDs as well as related drawings (e.g. isometrics and plans)
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently
• Physically capable of walking long hours and climbing stairs and ladders in the refinery.
• Experience with AutoCAD for P&ID drafting.
• Strong communication skills – both verbal and written – to interact with engineers and unit operators.
• Ability to structure time effectively to meet deadlines and be flexible for occasional supplemental support requests.

PREFERRED SKILLS
• Experience in an engineering or refinery/chemical or other relevant industrial environment.
• Experience with project document control systems.
• An understanding of engineering drawings and equipment documentation
• Knowledge of SAP Document Management System functionality
• Familiarity with safety requirements and equipment in a refinery environment

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• This position requires being out in the refinery for long periods of time:
o Walking, climbing ladders and stairs – Does not include scaffolds or anywhere fall protection is required.
o Working comfortably at heights and climbing towers over 100' tall
o Adhering to safety requirements at all times including wearing proper PPE: Hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, Fire Resistant Clothing, steel-toed boots and hearing protection.