Piping Designer

Ergon, Inc - Refining & Marketing•Vicksburg, MS

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Ergon Refining, Inc. is hiring a Piping Designer to provide supervisory, technical, and support services to its Maintenance and Engineering Departments. The role supervises drafting and design employees, monitors and coordinates CAD system activities and needs, and provides technical and design support to Maintenance and Engineering, Ergon Maintenance Services, and Process Engineering for short- and long-term projects. The Piping Designer also identifies and implements improvements to drafting and design procedures and coordinates group operations to support departmental and corporate goals. The position involves producing and modifying drawings, maintaining drafting standards and drawing archives, coordinating CAD systems and resources, training users, and leading drafting and design work. It also supports project development, estimates, equipment specifications, project and safety reviews, and maintenance and engineering work across departments and with contractors. The role participates in a call-out rotation for Maintenance and Engineering support. Ergon Refining describes itself as a family-owned, relationship-driven company that values employees’ willingness to learn and contribute, and notes that it aims to maintain a small-company feel. The position is based in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of experience in piping design and AutoCAD.
Experience operating and maintaining the current version of AutoCAD and Autodesk Plant 3D.
Experience with Microsoft Windows, Excel, and Word.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to perform the required duties.
Self-motivated.
Must successfully complete and pass a Functional Job Capacity Evaluation (FCE).
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
A clean motor vehicle record (MVR) is required.

Responsibilities

Prioritize safe work habits and maintain a clean, organized workspace.
Develop good working relationships with co-workers, customers, and associates, and demonstrate high moral and ethical standards.
Operate CAD systems and peripheral equipment to create or modify drawings for review, approval, meetings, construction, and Maintenance or Engineering files.
Understand, use, modify, develop, and implement drawing numbering, filing, and drafting/design procedures and standards.
Coordinate CAD standards and systems with other Ergon companies to promote consistency, apply lessons learned, and avoid unnecessary rework.
Coordinate CAD software and hardware implementation, including design-server permissions, budgeting assistance, and upgrades for the design group.
Supervise drafting and design employees; coordinate group priorities and workload; and participate in employee and candidate evaluations and interviews.
Maintain or oversee the electronic and hard-copy archive of Ergon Refining drawings.
Assign or oversee the assignment of line, valve, and drawing numbers, and manage the transfer of hard-copy and electronic drawings.
Provide CAD system and technical design instruction and assistance to system users, including designers, drafters, and co-op students.
Train CAD users in Ergon Refining drafting standards and ensure those standards are followed.
Review drafting and design procedures for opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy, and share ideas in group meetings.
Provide leadership to ensure critical drafting and design tasks are completed professionally and on time.
Conduct drafting and design group meetings to review activities, share lessons learned, set priorities, and identify improvements.
Provide piping design, technical drafting, and design support to departments and contractors as needed.
Work with work-request initiators and affected groups to define project scope.
Prepare or assist with detailed project estimates.
Assist Maintenance and Engineering with project development and equipment specifications, ensuring drafting and design needs are addressed.
Attend, participate in, or lead project meetings, MOC meetings, P&ID reviews, and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews.
Coordinate with Engineering and Maintenance personnel to address overlapping interests and minimize rework and conflict.
Work with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering, and Ergon Maintenance Services to complete projects efficiently and on time with limited direction.
Assist Maintenance and Engineering in keeping plant equipment files current, including repair summaries, purchasing and installation documentation, costs, and other pertinent information.
Participate in miscellaneous maintenance and engineering projects as needed.
Participate in the call-out rotation for Maintenance and Engineering support.