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 Valero's 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, not required

• 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, and architectural 

• Ability to comprehend rough sketches and specifications in order to update existing drawings as well as creating new drawings 

• Ability to stay on schedule in an open forum environment 

• Highly proficiency with AutoCAD (orthographic (2D) and/or isometric (3D) designs) 

• Proficiency with CADWorx is desired 

• Advanced knowledge of basic petrochemical industry engineering design standards 

• Proficient with Adobe Acrobat 

• Proficient in reading mechanical drawings, blueprints, isometrics, P&IDs, etc. 

• High level of technical and scientific knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to practical problems 

• Ability to understand field changes and red-line drawings 

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