CAD Draftsman

ineos; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

INEOS in Texas City is seeking an experienced CAD Draftsman to provide high-quality drafting and document control support. You will maintain PSI drawings, ensure alignment with MOC and project changes, and produce accurate as-built and drawing deliverables for plant operation and maintenance.

The role requires proficiency in AutoCAD and experience with P&IDs, piping layouts, and electrical/instrument drawings.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD is required.
• Experience with 3D CAD tools such as Plant 3D or CADWorx is preferred.
• Knowledge of drafting standards (ANSI, ISO, ASME) and drawing control is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise a wide range of engineering drawings including P&IDs, PFDs, general arrangements, piping isometrics, electrical/instrument layouts, and plot plans.
• Convert field redlines and concepts into accurate CAD deliverables.
• Maintain drawing numbering, version control, and archival in company systems.
• Support design packages for construction and project execution.
• Assist in field verification and ensure drawings reflect actual conditions.

Skills

AutoCAD

Education

Associate degree in CAD or related field

Tools

Plant 3D

CADWorx

Job description

Excited to grow your career?

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to we open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Our people make all the difference in our success.

Compensation Grade

ACE-USD-32G

CAD Draftsman

Provide high-quality drafting and document control support to ensure accurate, up-to-date engineering drawings and Process Safety Information (PSI) that enable safe, reliable, and efficient plant operation and project execution.

Accountability 1: Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE)

• Comply with and actively promote the INEOS Life Saving Rules, the INEOS 20 Principles of Process and Behavioral Safety, and all site SHE requirements.
• Maintain and update plant PSI drawings (P&IDs, plot plans, isometrics, electrical drawings, and associated documentation) to ensure accuracy and compliance with INEOS standards.
• Ensure all drawing updates are completed in response to Management of Change (MOC), capital projects, and maintenance activities, maintaining alignment between field conditions and documented design.
• Assist in audits, PHA/HAZOP reviews, and incident investigations by providing accurate and current drawing packages.
• Identify discrepancies between field conditions and drawings and elevate issues that may impact safe operating envelopes or regulatory compliance.

Accountability 2: CAD Drafting & Drawing Management

• Prepare and revise a wide range of engineering drawings including P&IDs, PFDs, general arrangements, piping isometrics, electrical/instrument layouts, and plot plans based on engineer markups and redlines.
• Convert field redlines and engineering concepts into accurate, constructible CAD deliverables that meet company and industry drafting standards.
• Ensure consistency with ANSI/ISO/ASME and company drafting standards, including layering, symbology, and revision control.
• Generate and maintain as-built drawings to reflect actual installed conditions following project completion or field modifications.
• Support development of design packages for construction, including drawing sets, document indexing, and revision tracking.
• Manage drawing numbering, version control, and archival in company systems to ensure traceability and audit readiness.
• Support engineers and designers with data extraction, drawing updates, and document formatting to meet project and maintenance needs.

Accountability 3: Field Verification & Asset Accuracy

• Perform field walkdowns to verify existing conditions, equipment locations, and routing details.
• Capture and document discrepancies between existing drawings and physical installations.
• Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to validate system configurations and ensure drawings reflect practical operating conditions.

Accountability 4: Project & Maintenance Support

• Provide drafting support across all project phases including FEED, detailed design, construction, and commissioning.
• Assist rapid-turnaround work for plant issues, ensuring timely updates to drawings supporting maintenance execution.
• Coordinate with engineers and designers to ensure drawing deliverables meet schedule, scope, and quality expectations.
• Review vendor drawings for integration into plant records and ensure alignment with site standards.
• Support preparation of documentation for permits, excavation packages, and work packs.

Accountability 5: Continuous Improvement & Digitalization

• Contribute to improvements in drawing standards, workflows, and document management processes.
• Support initiatives to digitize and standardize legacy drawings and records.
• Identify opportunities to improve drafting efficiency using available CAD tools, templates, and libraries.
• Participate in knowledge sharing to improve drawing quality and consistency across disciplines.

Required profile:

Level of Education & Knowledge:

• Associate degree in Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD), Engineering Technology, or related field and 5 years of experience or 10+ years of CAD drafting experience in petrochemical, refining, or industrial environment

Experience & Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD (required); experience with 3D tools (Plant 3D, CADWorx, etc.) preferred

Working knowledge of:

• P&IDs, piping layouts, electrical/instrument drawings
• Drafting standards (ANSI, ISO, ASME)
• Experience with redline updates, as-built development, and drawing control systems
• Familiarity with MOC processes and PSI requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Competencies & Behavioral Skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet short turnaround times
• Effective communication and collaboration across disciplines
• Proactive approach to identifying discrepancies and improving data quality
• Strong organizational and document control discipline