Junior P&ID Walkdown Drafter

Plant Design I/O•Plaquemine, LA

2d•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Plant Design I/O is seeking a Junior P&ID Walkdown Drafter to support field verification and documentation activities at a client facility. This position will work on-site under the direction of a Lead and will assist with physically verifying piping, equipment, instrumentation, and related plant information against existing Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs). The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-conscious, comfortable working in an industrial environment, and able to accurately document field conditions. This is a junior technical position with no management or team leadership responsibilities. The role provides an opportunity to develop practical experience with industrial facilities, P&IDs, engineering documentation, and plant design standards while working alongside experienced personnel.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic understanding of technical drawings and drafting concepts.
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs or the aptitude to learn P&ID symbology and conventions.
Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately record technical information.
Ability to follow instructions and work effectively under the direction of a Lead.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work on-site at an industrial facility and comply with all client safety and security requirements.
Ability to perform field work that may involve extended periods of standing and walking and accessing operating plant areas.
Ability to work effectively in an environment where accuracy, safety, and documentation quality are essential.

Nice To Haves

Technical school coursework or an associate degree in Drafting & Design, Process Technology, Instrumentation, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
Previous drafting, CAD, engineering, construction, or industrial facility experience.
Familiarity with P&IDs, piping drawings, instrumentation drawings, or process equipment.
Experience with AutoCAD, AVEVA, or other engineering and drafting software.
Previous experience working in chemical, petrochemical, refining, manufacturing, or other industrial facilities.
Familiarity with common piping components, valves, equipment, instrumentation, and tagging conventions.

Responsibilities

Perform on-site P&ID walkdowns under the direction of a Lead.
Compare existing P&IDs and related drawings against actual field conditions.
Identify and document discrepancies between drawings and installed equipment, piping, valves, instruments, and other visible components.
Accurately markup P&IDs to reflect observed field conditions.
Record equipment tags, line numbers, instrument tags, valve information, and other relevant field data.
Take field notes and photographs as permitted and required to support drawing updates and verification activities.
Assist with resolving incomplete, unclear, or conflicting field information by documenting findings for review by the Lead.
Maintain organized and legible field documentation.
Follow client site requirements, safety procedures, and Plant Design I/O work practices at all times.
Communicate field observations, questions, and potential discrepancies to the Lead.
Assist with updating or preparing P&ID drawings and related documentation based on verified field information.
Perform other drafting and documentation activities as assigned in support of the project.