899 - AutoCAD Technician - Full-Time/Nested - Salt Lake City, UT

Apave America•North Salt Lake, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Apave America is hiring an experienced AutoCAD Drafter/Designer for a full-time, on-site position nested within a client site in Salt Lake City, Utah. The role develops and maintains technical drawings, updates facility documentation, incorporates field redlines, and supports engineering and operations teams with accurate design deliverables. The ideal candidate has industrial drafting experience, including piping and equipment drawings, and proficiency in AutoCAD in refinery, petrochemical, or related industrial environments. Independent drafting capability, knowledge of petrochemical facility layouts, and advanced AutoCAD proficiency are valued. The position includes field duties in diverse industrial environments, potentially at multiple job sites in a day and with periodic out-of-town travel. Work may take place outdoors in varying weather, in plant or shop areas around production machinery and extreme noise, and near industrial hazards. Employees must follow company and customer safety practices, use required personal protective equipment, and meet SPRAT/IRATA certification requirements. Applicants must be able to provide documentation of current or previous certifications and relevant classroom or on-the-job training hours.

Requirements

AutoCAD experience is required.
Skill in generating hand sketches of isometric piping is required.
Strong computer skills are required.
Oil and gas industry experience is required.
A valid driver's license is required.
Must pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing and pre-employment background checks.
Must be able to work at various heights and in confined spaces.
Must meet SPRAT/IRATA certification requirements and provide documentation of current or previous certifications and required classroom and/or on-the-job training hours.
Ability to lift, move, and repeatedly carry objects weighing 75 pounds.
Ability to physically move and set up inspection equipment weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.
Ability to climb, walk, lift, balance, stoop, and perform other physically demanding activities.
Ability to work extended hours and stand for extended periods.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in extreme heat or cold, around industrial hazards, and in areas with extreme noise.
Sufficient communication, vision or observation, manual dexterity, mobility, and physical reflexes to perform job duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to maintain focus and multitask effectively, and to exhibit sensible and responsible behavior.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with inspection isometrics is considered an asset.
Knowledge of petrochemical facility layouts.
Advanced AutoCAD proficiency.
Independent drafting capability.

Responsibilities

Create, revise, and maintain AutoCAD drawings for piping, equipment, and facility systems.
Develop and update P&IDs, isometrics, and equipment layout drawings.
Incorporate field markups, redlines, and engineering revisions into existing drawings.
Perform drawing quality reviews and document control activities.
Assist engineering and inspection personnel with field data collection and drawing verification.
Maintain compliance with company drafting standards and client requirements.
Adhere to company and customer safety standards and legal regulations, alert others to potential hazards, and use proper personal protective equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.