AutoCAD Drafting Technician

The AutoCAD Drafting Technician is an integral member of the project team responsible for redlining, drafting, updating, and tracking technical drawings that support engineering, inspection, and mechanical integrity projects. This role prepares and revises P&IDs, process flow diagrams, inspection isometrics, and related technical documents using AutoCAD and project source materials. The AutoCAD Drafting Technician works closely with project managers, engineers, inspectors, and data specialists to deliver accurate, organized, and client‑ready drawing packages and supporting documentation.

• Perform technical project tasks with oversight from a task lead and/or a project manager.
• Prepare, collect, organize, and analyze technical data and materials including drawings, design documents, graphics, records, and sketches.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, inspectors, and other technical team members to resolve drawing discrepancies, support project milestones, and provide timely status updates and issue identification.
• Prepare and review final report materials, ensuring proper formatting of project report figures and tables.
• Execute non‑routine clerical tasks independently.
• Perform records management duties including filing, file retrieval, database entry, and library tasks efficiently and in an organized manner.
• Conduct in‑depth research and discovery tasks as assigned, providing well‑organized findings and recommendations based on technical knowledge.
• Perform ongoing departmental projects and demonstrate accountability for project milestones and deliverables.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to Total Quality and continuous improvement, actively addressing customer needs.
• Show a firm understanding of business and suggest opportunities to enhance effectiveness and efficiencies.

• 2-4 years of relevant drafting, CAD, or technical documentation experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.

• AutoCAD experience required.
• Experience with P&, redlining, or technical drawing revision preferred.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Plant 3D, Micro Station, or similar drafting tools preferred.
• Experience supporting mechanical integrity, asset integrity, inspection, or industrial documentation projects preferred.
• Field experience in refinery, petrochemical, chemical, or similar industrial environments preferred but not required.

• Ability to gain, retain, and illustrate comprehension of learned technical knowledge.
• Ability to actively listen to client needs and assess information qualitatively and quantitatively, forming an informed opinion and informing management.
• Openly accept change as part of business evolution to meet client needs and support it.
• Understand key performance indicators and their significance to the business, taking action to drive results.
• Establish rapport with senior team members and colleagues to collaborate on opportunities to enhance client relationships.
• Engage in personal development activities focused on customer intimacy.
• Take responsibility for actions and behaviors.
• Understand assigned responsibilities and hold accountable for keeping commitments.
• Acknowledge and learn from mistakes.
• Dependable and consistent.
• Actively participate in daily activities.
• Produce an expected quantity and quality of work.
• Demonstrate an intermediate level of time management skills by organizing, planning, and managing tasks effectively.
• Have working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management System.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and ability to prepare, revise, and maintain technical drawings with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Hand knowledge of industrial drawings and source documents, including P&IDs, PFDs, isometrics, as‑builts, piping specifications, fabrication drawings, and inspection records.
• Apply document control practices to manage drawing revisions, records, spreadsheets, and project files accurately, organized, and traceable.
• Coordinate effectively with project managers, engineers, inspectors, and other technical personnel to…