Designer Piping Structural Vessels

The piping, structural and vessels designer has primary responsibility for creating mechanical, piping, vessel and structural designs and drawings using Autodesk CADWorx for manufacturing oil and gas production and processing equipment. Job includes creating new designs and modifying existing drawings to generate issue for approval and fabrication drawings with full Bill of Materials (BOM’s).

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Designer’s duties are as follows:

Job Description:

• Review scope of work and client specifications to take into consideration during design phase
• Produce P&IDs of common process equipment used in oil & gas industry
• Modify and adapt existing go-by drawings for new projects
• Create 3D models using Autodesk CADWorx depicting accurate details of all components and parts
• Generate fabrication drawings and piping isometrics with complete bills of materials
• Use pressure vessel calculations provided by the engineer to produce ASME code pressure vessel drawings
• Ensure quality of drawings according to department and industry standards
• Perform basic calculations and uses charts and tables during design process
• Analyze effect of proposed changes for proper fit and/or interference problems; confers with engineers to resolve issues; recommends possible solutions or alternate construction; modifying drawings as required.
• Familiar with human engineering factors and design for manufacturing and serviceability
• Work within budget constraints and track time to each project
• Consult with engineers to ensure correct part number selections and identify layout problems
• Export bill of materials directly into ERP system for purchasing
• Review completed jobs and create “As-Built” drawings using lessons learned
• Perform other duties as assigned and assists with shop work instructions or problems

An Ideal Candidate will:

• Must have experience using AutoCad and CADWorx (AutoCad Plant 3D and Codeware Compress experience helpful)
• Have worked for a business fabricating pressure piping, vessels and structural steel
• 4 years designing and documenting piping, vessel, and structural equipment or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in oil and gas facilities and construction of production equipment
• Strong creative ability to design and develop mechanical, structural, piping and vessel drawings. Familiarity with electrical schematics and control panels a plus
• Good organizational, planning, verbal and written communication skills
• Use MS Office Suite, including Excel and Word.
• Familiar with Global Shop Solutions or other ERP systems is a plus.
• Associates Degree or Technical School Training in Computer Aided Design Technology or related field equivalent or equal combination of education and experience

Physical Strain:

• Must be able to work under pressure
• Must be able to work with the team in developing improved work processes for the department
• Must wear all required PPE in the shop

Benefits

• 1.5x overtime pay
• 401k with 4% match
• Paid time off: 10 holidays, 3 personal days, 10 vacation days, 23 days total
• Covered health and medical insurance with plan options to fit your situation best
• Flexible work schedules to accommodate life's challenges