Piping Drafter

Alstar Group • Calgary, AB

42d • Onsite

About The Position

The Piping Drafter reports to the Drafting Coordinator and is accountable for reviewing and interpreting designs and drawings, generating drawings, creating and maintaining bills of material, and fabrication control. A Pipefitting or Pipe Welding background is beneficial for this position.

Requirements

• 2 - 3+ years fitting or welding experience
• Drafting experience (SpoolFab and/or Acorn Pipe)
• Basic understanding of the fabrication process
• Basic understanding of modular construction
• Advanced understanding of piping materials
• Advanced knowledge of piping assembly (field installation and yard assembly)
• Able to interpret isometric drawings, Piping and Instrumentation diagrams, and Engineered Structural drawings
• Demonstrated proficiency in Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel

Nice To Haves

• A design and drafting diploma or equivalent education is an asset

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret designs and drawings prepared by client engineers
• Generate drawings for the construction of projects
• Resolve drawing and design problems with project managers, shop supervisors, and client engineers
• Develop and maintain project material trackers and identify material shortages and issues
• Generate and update various spreadsheets for tracking, scheduling, and general use
• Support estimating and managers to bid on upcoming projects for project design details
• Provide technical expertise on design/drafting standards
• Create drawing sets for construction using the SpoolFab program with accuracy and efficiency
• Maintain the Pipe Fabrication Drawing Log
• Create, update, and perform daily audits of project Quality Control Progress Reports (QCPRs)
• Review and process fabrication drawings in accordance with Alstar’s documented procedure
• Spot-check drawings and material lists for errors and omissions

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Total Rewards Program
• Extended health care plan including medical, dental, vision and mental health services
• Group RRSP
• Group Life - AD&D - Critical Illness Insurance
• Paid safety orientations
• Great company culture and environment
• Areas to grow within the organization, opportunities for growth
• Recognition of achievements and contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree