What are the responsibilities and job description for the Standards Drafting Technician position at MidAmerican Energy Company?
The standards drafting technician is responsible for creating technical data files, drawings and diagrams from field information. The standards drafting technician utilizes manufacturers drawings and engineering instructions to create documents within computer aided drafting (CAD) systems.
Updates and modifies existing data files and drawings. Maintains files of computer and manual drawings. Converts manual drawings to computer-assisted environment. May assist engineers, technicians and others with project related work. Assists with material specifications and material evaluations. Provides technical input to assist in development of project planning. Performs additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. Demonstration of knowledge and understanding of human performance improvement techniques.
Associate's degree in drafting or equivalent related work experience. (Typically three years of drafting experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess an associate's degree in drafting). Four years of drafting experience. Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently. Effective analytical and problem solving skills. Effective oral and written communication skills. Personal computer skills: E-mail, Word, Publisher and Excel. Proficient knowledge of electric distribution and transmission materials. Proficiency in work management information systems, MMIS and Adobe Acrobat. Technical expertise related to use of computer-assisted drafting software and related hardware. Microstation experience is preferred.
MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
Updates and modifies existing data files and drawings. Maintains files of computer and manual drawings. Converts manual drawings to computer-assisted environment. May assist engineers, technicians and others with project related work. Assists with material specifications and material evaluations. Provides technical input to assist in development of project planning. Performs additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. Demonstration of knowledge and understanding of human performance improvement techniques.
Associate's degree in drafting or equivalent related work experience. (Typically three years of drafting experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess an associate's degree in drafting). Four years of drafting experience. Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently. Effective analytical and problem solving skills. Effective oral and written communication skills. Personal computer skills: E-mail, Word, Publisher and Excel. Proficient knowledge of electric distribution and transmission materials. Proficiency in work management information systems, MMIS and Adobe Acrobat. Technical expertise related to use of computer-assisted drafting software and related hardware. Microstation experience is preferred.
MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.
MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.