Senior Piping Designer

Sr. Piping Designer

Client: Chemical Plant

Location: Shreveport, La

Duration: Now- Long term, on going

Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, 401K, Paid Time Off

Per Diem: Yes

Schedule: M-F 40-50/hrs a week

Role Description:

Position provides support to engineering or client's design team by providing layout, detailed drawings, sketches, diagrams, etc. Position will work in a variety of disciplines within drafting such as some aspects of civil/structural, mechanical/piping, and electrical/instrumentation/controls.

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 refinery'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

Required Background:

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