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Sr. Piping Designer

Client: Refinery
Location: Meraux, LA
Duration: Ongoing, long term
Schedule: 5/8's M-F (6/7am - 3/4pm) - BUT open to 9/80's once established
Some OT now & then but not a regular schedule.
Experience: 20+ years
Benefits: FTA-192
Software: CADworx
Strong piping experience and would be a plus if they have knowledge of civil/structural and/or instrumentation

Job Responsibilities: 

  • Use AutoCAD or drafting software to develop designs 

  • Complete new CAD drawings to file for reference purposes 

  • Update existing CAD drawings to reflect modifications and improvements to existing jobs 

  • Maintain P&IDs, ISOs, and other construction blue print  

  • Develop sketches on proposed drawings, flow sheets, and develop completed designs from sketches 

  • Confirm designs are consistent with site drafting and engineering standards 

  • Perform dimensional checks on parts and materials 

  • Maintain and organize drawing filing system 

  • Communicate with engineering and mechanical teams regarding new and revised drawings 

  • Prepare bill of materials  

  • Take field measurements, field walk downs, and verifications 

  • Perform calculations in order to support their designs and assist in the production of detailed schematics 

  • Interface with the design and engineering team as well as contractors 

  • Seek out information and troubleshoot with design and engineering 

  • Incorporate conceptual layouts and detailed design into complete client package (detailed finished product) 

  • Maintain organized .dwg files and electronic correspondence in order to help keep design work moving forward while also creating a history for engineers to follow during check print approvals 

  • Utilize an understanding of industry standards in order to produce drawings as construction documents 

  • Work with engineering, other professionals, and SMEs to obtain input to recommendations 

  • Recommend modifications and changes for design improvement and design simplification 

  • Participate in technical reviews of specifications, designs, codes, and other requirements 


Qualifications & Skills for Success: 

  • Associates Degree in Drafting or a Drafting certification is desired 

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience working drafting and design in petro-chemical industry 

  • Knowledgeable of various petrochemical standards and codes: ANSI, ASME, PFI, etc. 

  • Ability to read and understand multiple discipline drawings including piping, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, civil, structural