CAD Draftsman

INEOS ACETYLS CHEMICALS TEXAS CITY, INC.; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

INEOS is seeking a CAD Draftsman to provide high-quality drafting and document control support for process drawings and PSI, enabling safe plant operation and project execution. You will update PSI drawings, handle MOC-driven changes, and maintain alignment between field conditions and documented design.

Responsibilities include preparing P&IDs, PFDs, plot plans, and isometrics, converting field redlines into constructible CAD deliverables, and supporting audits, HAZOPs, and incident

Qualifications

• Associate degree in CAD or related field with 5 years of CAD drafting experience in a petrochemical, refining, or industrial environment.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; 3D tools such as Plant 3D or CADWorx preferred.
• Experience with P&IDs, piping layouts, electrical/instrument drawings; drafting standards (ANSI/ISO/ASME).
• Experience with redlines, as-built development, and drawing control systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update PSI drawings (P&IDs, plot plans, isometrics, electrical drawings) to reflect field conditions and changes.
• Prepare and revise engineering drawings including P&IDs, PFDs, general arrangements, and plots plans.
• Support design packages for construction, drawing numbering, revision control, and archival.
• Assist audits, MOC processes, and incident investigations with accurate drawing packages.

Skills

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

P&IDs

Drawing standards

MS Office

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in CAD Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

CADWorx

MS Office

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 our open positions. Our people make all the difference in our success.

Compensation Grade 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

INEOS is a world class chemical company whose products touch every aspect of modern day life. Our company is comprised of 36 businesses with 194 sites in 29 countries throughout the world. We also have interests in consumer brands and sports on a global level. Safety is our number one core value. We also take pride in our culture of diversity, inclusion, sustainability and giving to the communities in which we live. To learn more about our company and the story of our heritage, go to www.ineos.com.