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PTS Advance | Senior Piping Designer

PTS Advance, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States


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