Current Job Openings
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 - July 31, 2025 (long term)
💲 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.
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