Principal Draftsman [HOU]

Hanwha Ocean Energy Plant Unit•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Principal Draftsman is responsible for leading and coordinating a team of drafters supporting the design and delivery of mooring systems for offshore and marine projects. This role combines hands-on technical drafting expertise with leadership, quality control, and coordination responsibilities to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant production of drawings in accordance with project requirements and industry standards.

Requirements

Diploma or degree in Engineering, Drafting, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum 10 years of experience in drafting, preferably within offshore, marine, or mooring system design, ideally leading a small team.
Proven experience leading or mentoring drafting teams.
Strong proficiency in 2D CAD software (e.g. AutoCAD or equivalent).
Solid understanding of mooring systems, offshore layouts, and marine terminology.
Experience working in multi-disciplinary project teams.
High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation, checking, and approval of 2D drawings, including: Field layouts and arrangements, Anchor patterns and coordinates, Mooring line configurations, Procedural story board drawings, Fabrication and as-built drawings
Ensure drawings comply with project specifications, company standards, and applicable codes and guidelines.
Coordinate with mooring engineers, structural teams, installation engineers, and project managers to ensure design intent is accurately captured.
Support design reviews, hazard reviews, and constructability assessments from a drafting perspective.
Manage drawing revisions, document control, and version tracking throughout the project lifecycle.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of drafters, providing technical guidance and day-to-day support.
Allocate drafting resources to meet project schedules and priorities.
Review team outputs to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to standards.
Identify training needs and support skill development within the drafting team.
Promote best practices, efficiency improvements, and standardization within the drafting function.
Ensure all drafting activities comply with company QA/QC procedures.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of drafting standards, templates, and libraries specific to mooring systems.
Support lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives across the mooring team.
Ensure health, safety, and environmental considerations are reflected in drawings where applicable.