Designer, Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists

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Startec Compression & Process is dedicated to providing innovative solutions to meet your unique challenges and opportunities. We are an integrated project and engineering equipment fabricator specializing in the modularized design and packaging of process, refrigeration, and rotating equipment solutions. Most of our solutions are related to Energy Transition and carbon reduction industries.

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Startec Compression & Process is currently recruiting a Designer to work at our Calgary, AB location. The Designer is responsible for leading and overseeing the design and layout of intricate piping systems within compression and processing equipment/facilities. This role involves utilizing advanced technical knowledge and specialized software to create detailed piping designs that adhere to industry standards and safety regulations. Reporting to the Drafting Manager, the Designer collaborates closely with engineers, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the seamless integration of piping systems with compression equipment and processing units.

The Designer plays a pivotal role in optimizing the efficiency, reliability, and safety of these facilities while maintaining a strong focus on quality, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to project timelines. In addition to technical expertise, the Designer demonstrates strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills to deliver successful projects in this dynamic environment.

• Study the process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) to understand equipment connections and process requirements
• Optimize equipment placement for safety, maintenance access, operational efficiency, and future expansions, while ensuring sufficient spacing for inspection, maintenance, and safety of equipment and piping runs

• Generate comprehensive views, cross-sections, and detailed isometric drawings of piping systems, highlighting key details and annotating with essential information for fabrication and construction

• Collaborate with various engineering disciplines, participating in interdisciplinary reviews to align piping design with project objectives and identify/resolve clashes, discrepancies, or potential issues

• Establish regular internal design reviews, assessing designs against project requirements
• Ensure final designs integrate feedback from interdisciplinary checks, safety reviews, and client consultations, with meticulous documentation and validation of all deliverables

• Adhere to industry codes, standards, and safety guidelines, incorporating safety features in designs
• Actively participate in safety reviews to assess and mitigate potential risks associated with the design

• Manage and organize a centralized repository for design documents, drawings, correspondence, and related materials
• Conduct regular audits and implement checks to ensure data quality, preventing errors, redundancies, and inconsistencies

• Guide and mentor junior designers, ensuring accuracy, adherence to standards, and quality control in their work. Lead team meetings, monitor progress, and address challenges to ensure alignment with project objectives and timely delivery

• Foster integration with other engineering disciplines for a cohesive design approach
• Participate in design review meetings and ensure effective communication of changes across disciplines in piping design

• Communicate technical design details effectively to non-technical stakeholders, engage proactively with clients, and address queries promptly to ensure alignment of expectations, fostering…