Piping Drafter

Alstar Group of Companies Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction services company in Calgary is seeking a Piping Drafter to create and maintain detailed drawings for projects. You'll utilize your fitting or welding experience and drafting skills in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates should have a design diploma and proficiency in drafting software. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, including health care and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Total Rewards Program

Extended health care plan

Group RRSP

Paid safety orientations

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• 2 - 3+ years fitting or welding experience.
• Desire to work in a 7:30 - 4:30 office environment.
• Basic understanding of the fabrication process.
• Advanced knowledge of piping assembly.

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.
• Maintain the Pipe Fabrication Drawing Log.

Skills

Fitting or welding experience

Drafting experience (SpoolFab and/or Acorn Pipe)

Proficiency in Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel

Advanced understanding of piping materials

Ability to interpret isometric drawings

Education

Design and drafting diploma or equivalent education

Job description

Who We Are:

Alstar Group of Companies Ltd. has been providing quality construction services to the oil & gas industry since 1969. Located in Calgary & Leduc with projects throughout Western Canada, we are a leader in the industry for turn-key new construction, maintenance and prefabrication.

Who You Are:

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 background is beneficial for this position.

Here’s what we offer you:

• 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 contribution

What we’re looking for from you – If this describes you, we’d love to meet!

• 2 - 3+ years fitting or welding experience
• Desire to work in a 7:30 -4:30 office environment
• Drafting experience (SpoolFab and/or Acorn Pipe)
• A design and drafting diploma or equivalent education is an asset
• Basic understanding of the fabrication process
• 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

Responsibilities:

Drafting

• 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

Fabrication Control

• 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

We would like to thank all candidates for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.