Piping Drafter

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

Job summary

A leading company in construction for the oil & gas industry is seeking a Piping Drafter in Calgary. This role involves reviewing designs, generating project drawings, and maintaining fabrication control. Applicants should have experience in fitting or welding, along with drafting skills, and will benefit from competitive compensation and a supportive company culture.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Total Rewards Program

Extended health care plan

Group RRSP

Group Life - AD&D - Critical Illness Insurance

Paid safety orientations

Great company culture

Opportunities for growth

Recognition of achievements

Qualifications

• 2 - 3+ years fitting or welding experience.
• Drafting experience needed.
• A design and drafting diploma or equivalent education is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret designs and drawings.
• Generate and update project materials trackers.
• Support estimating for bids and project design details.

Skills

Fitting experience

Welding experience

Drafting

Fabrication process understanding

Piping materials knowledge

Isometric drawings interpretation

Technical drawing skills

Proficiency in Google Sheets

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Design and drafting diploma or equivalent

Tools

SpoolFab

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.