What are the responsibilities and job description for the Piping Designer, Senior position at Audubon Companies?
Audubon is currently seeking a Piping Designer, Senior to join our team in our Houston, TX Office. The Piping Designer, Senior will perform assignments associated with designing Piping equipment, components, structures or systems.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare complete design packages which may include, but not be limited to, preliminary, conceptual, and construction deliverables as well as engineering calculations.
- Prepare detailed drawings of parts and assemblies from layouts, designs and working drawings including necessary projections, sectional views and standard specifications.
- Interpret verbal or written direction to initiate a preliminary design.
- Assist with stress analysis, compiling construction specifications, equipment and material procurement, calculations, and estimates.
- Check detailed sketches and drawings for project applicability and optimal construction.
- Check and verify accuracy of drawings prepared by others.
- Prepare parts lists, procurement lists, bills of material (BOM) and specifications when drawings are complete.
- Revise lists, drawings and BOM consistent with engineering changes.
- Implement revisions and change control per company standards at the direction of engineers.
- Assemble information and reference drawings from a variety of sources.
- Continually look for product improvements and cost reductions.
- Confirm specification and code compliance, equipment compatibility, and optimal cost savings.
- Assist with performing field surveys, documenting existing conditions, and/or recommending various design solutions.
- Ensure accuracy of completed drawings before final release and verify drawings meet company and industry standards.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Associate’s Degree from a Technical Institution preferred
- 15 years of experience preferred
- AutoCAD software experience required
- CADWorx and PDMS software experience preferred
- Microsoft Office software experience preferred
- Field experience required
- Experience in offshore oil & gas, onshore gas processing, hydrocarbon storage and transportation, chemical manufacturing or refining industry required
- Small project lead experience required
- Medium/Large project lead experience preferred
- Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems
- Ability to read and understand drawing markups to determine drafting requirements
- Ability to utilize conventional drafting tools and CAD software to execute drafting requirements
- Ability to work in a team oriented environment
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled