Industrial CAD Operator; P&IDs

Overview

On-Board Engineering is hiring an Industrial CAD Operator in Baton Rouge, LA. For immediate consideration please send your resume to  Subject Line:
Position Title and State you are Located.

About Us: On-Board Engineering Corp is a professionally licensed Full-Service Engineering Company, specializing in small to mid-sized capital and maintenance projects in the industrial and manufacturing marketplace.

Position Details:
Position Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Job Location
:
Baton Rouge, LA and/or Geismar, LA (Hybrid)
Shift
:
First
Benefits
:
Medical, Dental, 401k, PTO, Paid Holidays, and more.
Compensation
: $28 - $45/hr depending upon qualifications.

We are seeking a skilled CAD Operator to support our industrial facilities in Baton Rouge and Geismar, Louisiana. The primary responsibility will be updating Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) in response to Management of Change (MOC) initiatives. This role ensures that process documentation remains accurate, current, and compliant following approved changes to equipment, processes, or systems. Occasional field verification of P&IDs in active plant environments will also be required.

• Update and revise existing P&IDs using CAD software (primarily AutoCAD or similar tools) to reflect approved MOC changes, including modifications to equipment, piping, instrumentation, valves, and process flows.
• Interpret engineering markups, redlines, MOC documentation, and other technical inputs to accurately incorporate changes into drawings.
• Maintain version control, drawing files, and documentation databases to ensure traceability and compliance with internal standards.
• Perform occasional field walks in operating industrial plant environments to verify as-built conditions, confirm P&, and identify discrepancies for correction.
• Collaborate closely with process engineers, project managers, operations personnel, and other stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve drawing issues.
• Ensure all updates adhere to relevant industry standards, safety protocols, and site-specific drafting conventions.
• Assist with general CAD-related tasks as needed to support engineering and maintenance activities.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certificate or associate degree in drafting, engineering technology, or a related field preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (or comparable CAD software such as AutoCAD Plant 3D) with demonstrated experience creating or updating technical drawings, preferably P&IDs.
• 2+ years of experience in a CAD drafting role, ideally in a chemical, petrochemical, refining, or heavy industrial setting.
• Familiarity with P&, process flow diagrams, instrumentation standards (e.g., ISA), and Management of Change (MOC) processes is highly desirable.
• Basic understanding of industrial plant operations and safety practices; prior experience working in or around active plant environments is beneficial for field verification duties.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple updates concurrently.
• Effective communication skills to interact with multidisciplinary teams and interpret technical feedback.
• Ability to read and understand engineering documents, markups, and specifications.
• Willingness to occasionally work in plant settings (may involve PPE, walking on uneven surfaces, exposure to industrial noise/conditions).

• Experience with document management systems or drawing databases.
• Knowledge of chemical/process industry standards and regulations (e.g., PSM elements related to MOC).
• Ability to perform basic field measurements or sketches when verifying drawings.
• Experience with Documentum and/or Autodesk Vault is a plus.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Must have or obtain TWIC Card.
• Drug and background screening required

On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including:
Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.

The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board’s Mission is to provide “Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients’ expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner.”

On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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