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Valmet

Designer

Valmet, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246


Are you a professional looking to expand your career with an industry front runner in the Houston, Texas region?

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Our winning team is built by continuous investment in skills development, leadership and well-being. As a global company, we offer many career paths to suit individual needs and aspirations. Apply your expertise in our industry leading team of automation professionals.

As a Sr. Designer, you will support the analytical system integration project business by the creation of detailed drawings and development/requisition of the project Bill of Material. The designer will provide support to project management, engineering, materials personnel, and craftsman throughout the phases of all projects assigned.

In this role you will:

Work directly with the project engineer to determine the proper analytical system integration solution for the application. Assist in the evaluation / selection of equipment to ensure the solution offered meets requirements of the customer specifications. Create detailed drawings for shelters, cabinets, or racks including the following drawing types: plan views, elevations, electrical power / signal / communication wiring diagrams, utility piping and tubing schematics, sample conditioning system flow schematics, detailed sample probe drawings, alarm system (relay or PLC) detailed wiring diagrams, and fabrication drawings. Current project drawings are created in 2D AutoCAD .dwg format. We are in the process of transitioning to 3D drawings using Solid Edge 3D software. Develop the project Bill of Material. Create material requisitions for purchase of equipment. Support craftsman during the production phase of the project. Finalize design documentation to represent "as built" condition. Review equipment placement, power / signal wiring terminations, piping / tubing routing & connections, part numbers for Bill of Material.

Expectations:

The incumbent must meet one of these requirements:

1) It is required for the candidate to have worked with a manufacturer of analytical equipment or analyzer system integrator for 5+ years.

2) Candidate must have strong working knowledge of AutoCAD software.

3) 3D experience and strong working knowledge of SolidWorks or similar type 3D software - Autodesk Inventor or Solid Edge - is preferred.

It is preferred for the candidate to have an AS or BS degree in Engineering Design or Technology.

It is preferred for the candidate to have the following general system design knowledge:• Understanding of electrical equipment including panelboards, transformers, circuit breakers, lighting, receptacles, disconnect switches.• Ability to calculate transformer size and balance phases.• Ability to specify panelboards and size circuit breakers / conductors for each user that is to be powered.• Working knowledge of relay logic and PLCs for alarm system applications.

It is preferred for the candidate to have the following industry specific knowledge:• Working knowledge of analytical systems integration including analyzer shelters and sample conditioning systems.• Working knowledge of codes / standards: NEC, IEC, API, NFPA• Understanding of hazardous area classifications.• Experience with NEMA 7 electrical equipment for hazardous areas.• Knowledge of analyzers including Gas Chromatographs, UV/IR Continuous Gas Analyzers, Paramagnetic Continuous Gas Analyzers, FTNIR, CEMS, pH & conductivity, TOC, Zirconium Oxide / Catalytic Bead stack analyzers.

Additional knowledge of other software including Infor LN, ChemCAD, Visual Basic is a plus.

We offer

We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a company-funded registered pension plan.

Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check.

Additional Information

Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best. At Valmet, we continue to push forward and develop ourselves, concentrating on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people.

To be included in the recruiting process, please apply directly with us online.

When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 14,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customer's performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how - and above all, teamwork. Join the team! www.valmet.com/careers