Sr Drafter Piping

Zachry Brands•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

ZACHRY GROUP is currently looking for a talented and self-motivated Sr Piping Drafter in our Charlotte, NC office. This is a great opportunity to get involved in some interesting and challenging design projects within the Power and/or Energy & Chemicals Industries. • High school diploma or Associates Degrees with drafting courses • Minimum 4 years of experience in drafting or similar role • Basic knowledge of drawing information as it relates to dimensions and scales • Basic knowledge of piping deliverable content (plot plan, piping plans, general arrangements, isometrics) • Ability to help with general photo annotation • Basic understanding of rev. control and document status • Advanced knowledge of P&IDs and MFDs • Advanced knowledge of Piping Deliverables • Advanced knowledge of and efficient use of AutoCAD • Ability to use various piping tracking tools • Understanding of how standard pipe supports are detailed and used and how supports on pipe and steel structures work together • Understanding of standard pipe components and how they differ from specialty items (SP) • Understanding of fitting dimensional make up for small bore and large bore • Understanding of mechanical connections and associated hardware/components • Basic understanding on major process equipment and typical inline instrumentation • Understanding of the entire piping design and check print process • Ability to juggle multiple tasks, manage priorities, and work with multiple Clients' CAD standards • Understanding of drawing holds and why they are used • Commitment to quality, responsibility, high work standards, and initiatives • Strong communication skills (verbally, Teams/Skype, email) required to provide effective inter-discipline, client, vendor, and construction coordination on projects • Availability for field assignments involving travel to sites involving work in industrial facilities • Highly motivated with ability to work in an interactive and open team environment • Self-starter with initiative and ability to complete deliverables and tasks with minimal supervision • Basic ability to effectively use Microsoft Suite PHYSICAL DEMANDS Employee will be required to communicate in person, via telephone, email, Microsoft TEAMS, use of arm/hand steadiness, manual dexterity, finger dexterity, multi limb coordination, oral expression, and comprehension. May be required to lift, carry and move objects safely. WORK ENVIRONMENT Employee will work in multiple environments including an office, trailer or building on construction sites. On construction sites, noise levels will be moderate to high. Job sites may contain the following: light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools, people standing, walking, sitting, signaling, and talking. Noise levels vary and may include bells, whistles, and alarms. The above description covers the fundamental responsibilities of the Sr. Drafter Piping position. It shall not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.

Requirements

High school diploma or Associates Degrees with drafting courses
Minimum 4 years of experience in drafting or similar role
Basic knowledge of drawing information as it relates to dimensions and scales
Basic knowledge of piping deliverable content (plot plan, piping plans, general arrangements, isometrics)
Ability to help with general photo annotation
Basic understanding of rev. control and document status
Advanced knowledge of P&IDs and MFDs
Advanced knowledge of Piping Deliverables
Advanced knowledge of and efficient use of AutoCAD
Ability to use various piping tracking tools
Understanding of how standard pipe supports are detailed and used and how supports on pipe and steel structures work together
Understanding of standard pipe components and how they differ from specialty items (SP)
Understanding of fitting dimensional make up for small bore and large bore
Understanding of mechanical connections and associated hardware/components
Basic understanding on major process equipment and typical inline instrumentation
Understanding of the entire piping design and check print process
Ability to juggle multiple tasks, manage priorities, and work with multiple Clients' CAD standards
Understanding of drawing holds and why they are used
Commitment to quality, responsibility, high work standards, and initiatives
Strong communication skills (verbally, Teams/Skype, email) required to provide effective inter-discipline, client, vendor, and construction coordination on projects
Availability for field assignments involving travel to sites involving work in industrial facilities
Highly motivated with ability to work in an interactive and open team environment
Self-starter with initiative and ability to complete deliverables and tasks with minimal supervision
Basic ability to effectively use Microsoft Suite

Nice To Haves

Experience in two or more industries refining, power, gas/midstream, chemical, petrochemical, food and beverage, etc.

Responsibilities

Prepare plot plans, equipment location drawings, flow diagrams, Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and other related engineering/design drawings
Create CAD drawings (Isometrics and Piping Plans) from designer layouts or sketches
Incorporate/Backdraft comments on drawings based on designer/checker comments
Translate design sketches, layouts, and notes into construction drawings
Ability to add details to piping documents based on P&IDs including understanding construction and process driven notes.
Create detailed design drawings with detailed bill of materials
Cut plans/sections and support annotation of complex 2D deliverables
Prepare detailed tie in lists with field notes and P&IDs and minimal direction
Review changes and be able to provide input to Leads/Supervisors
Ability to do detailed valve take offs from P&IDs