Mechanical Designer - Continental Fire Protection_
Continental Fire Sprinkler Company - Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States, 51502![Continental Fire Sprinkler Company](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Utilizes Section 7.4, Design and Development of the Operations Quality Assurance Manual on all projects.•
Utilizes the Operations Drafting/Design Standards Manual with each task or assignment.•
Utilizes each applicable document of the Mechanical Department Quality Standards and Procedures to implement each task or assignment.•
Utilizes Section 7, Design and Design Verification Procedures, of the Project Procedures Manual.•
Reports project progression updates and/or issues to Lead Designer as required. Informs Manager and/or Lead Designer of project decisions that differ from Kiewit Power Engineers standards.•
Maintains a high level of understanding for applicable engineering national and local codes.•
Participates in meetings as required: i.e., Weekly Project Meetings, Pipe Rack Layout Meeting, initial and design coordination meetings.•
Checks design for consistency, safety, operability and maintenance requirements before submitting to checking.•
Coordinates with project team by utilizing the Project Database: Request For Review Process, Holds List, ECN, Request for information from other disciplines, Earned Value, Drawing Table, and all other applicable functions.•
Develops sketch drawings to accompany other concept documentation.•
Creates P&IDs as required.•
Reviews/checks drawings utilizing Kiewit Power Engineers Vendor Document Control Procedures.•
Manages 3D Model. Ensures Ref files are attached, corresponding design and interfaces are appropriate and conducts daily down loads.•
Reviews and answers questions of team member’s design and utilizes opportunities for teaching of proper design and standards.•
Develops 3D models utilizing drawings, sketches, and design skills. Checks and navigates in the 3D models for interferences and constructability.•
Creates plan drawings and details.•
Creates Plot Plans and General Arrangement drawings.•
Creates a NavisWorks Model daily for Roamer.•
Checks drawings according to design standards manual and checking procedures.•
Adds ECNs, RFIs and other changes to the Master Sets.•
Files the master sets/originals, superseded drawings and originals as required in a timely manner.•
Completes as-builts by utilizing RFIs, ECNs and red-marked drawings from construction to develop “Conformed to Construction Records” as required.•
Completes miscellaneous tasks to support project development.•
Creates guidelines, checklists or other applicable knowledge based documents as assigned.•
Provides lessons learned throughout the project by utilizing the Lessons Learned database.•
Mentors other team members in design and drafting.•
Creates one line studies of piping layouts•
Gathers information needed to develop design•
Routes piping and creates isometrics.•
Creates plan and detail drawings.•
Resolves checked drawings; prove and understand the comments that were made.•
Issues deliverables utilizing the Project Database with direction from the Lead Designer.**Qualifications**•
Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.•
Associate’s degree in Drafting Technology and 10+ years of power plant design experience or a related field; or completion of a vocational training program in drafting and 12+ years of power plant experience or a related field; or high school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of 15 years of power plant design experience.•
Must be able to communicate effectively and constructively with other team members and disciplines both verbally and in written form.•
Displays leadership and confidence to monitor peers, especially those with less experience in drafting and design.•
Must be able to complete assignments in a timely manner.•
Demonstrated ability to interpret multi-discipline engineering and vendor documents.•
Must be able to represent Kiewit in a professional manner to owners, contractors, vendors and any other contacts outside the Kiewit organization.Computer Skills•
Capable of utilizing a Computer Aided Drafting program, and have a basic knowledge of the latest computer operating systems.•
Able to communicate through emails and utilize electronic meeting requests.•
Knowledge of spreadsheets and databases.Other Requirements:+ Regular, reliable attendance+ Work productively and meet deadlines timely+ Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.+ Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.+ Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.+ May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.Company: Continental