Sr Drafter Piping

Overview

ZACHRY GROUP is currently looking for a talented and self-motivated Sr Piping Drafter in our Charlotte, NC office. This opportunity involves design projects within the Power and/or Energy & Chemicals Industries.

• Prepare plot plans, equipment location drawings, flow diagrams, Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and other related engineering/design drawings
• Create CAD drawings (Isometrics and Piping Plans) from designer layouts or sketches
• Incorporate/Backdraft comments on drawings based on designer/checker comments
• Translate design sketches, layouts, and notes into construction drawings
• Ability to add details to piping documents based on P&IDs including understanding construction and process driven notes
• Create detailed design drawings with detailed bill of materials
• Cut plans/sections and annotate complex 2D deliverables
• Prepare detailed tie-in lists with field notes and P&IDs with minimal direction
• Review changes and provide input to Leads/Supervisors
• Ability to do detailed valve takeoffs from P&IDs

• High school diploma or Associate Degree with drafting courses
• Minimum 4 years of experience in drafting or a similar role
• Basic knowledge of drawing information as it relates to dimensions and scales
• Basic knowledge of piping deliverables (plot plan, piping plans, general arrangements, isometrics)
• Ability to help with general photo annotation
• Basic understanding of rev. control and document status
• Advanced knowledge of P&IDs and MFDs
• Advanced knowledge of Piping Deliverables
• Advanced knowledge of and efficient use of AutoCAD
• Ability to use various piping tracking tools
• Understanding of how standard pipe supports are detailed and used with pipes and steel structures
• Understanding of standard pipe components and how they differ from specialty items (SP)
• Understanding of fitting dimensional makeup for small bore and large bore
• Understanding of mechanical connections and associated hardware/components
• Basic understanding of major process equipment and typical inline instrumentation
• Understanding of the entire piping design and check print process
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks, manage priorities, and work with multiple CAD standards
• Understanding of drawing holds and why they are used
• Commitment to quality, responsibility, high work standards, and initiatives
• Strong communication skills (verbally, Teams/Skype, email) to coordinate with disciplines, clients, vendors, and construction on projects
• Availability for field assignments involving travel to sites with work in industrial facilities
• Motivated to work in an interactive and open team environment
• Self-starter with initiative and ability to complete deliverables with minimal supervision
• Basic ability to effectively use Microsoft Suite

• Experience in two or more industries such as refining, power, gas/midstream, chemical, petrochemical, food and beverage, etc.

Employee will be required to communicate in person, via telephone, email, Microsoft Teams, and will use arm/hand steadiness, manual dexterity, finger dexterity, multi-limb coordination, oral expression, and comprehension. May be required to lift, carry and move objects safely.

Employee will work in multiple environments including an office, trailer or building on construction sites. On construction sites, noise levels will be moderate to high. Job sites may contain various equipment, materials, and people with activities including standing, walking, sitting, signaling, and talking. Noise levels may vary and include bells, whistles, and alarms.

The above description covers the fundamental responsibilities of the Sr. Drafter Piping position. It does not constitute a complete listing of all duties which may be required.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industries
• Construction

Note:

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