Computer Aided Design Drafter

PTS Advance; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PTS Advance in Los Angeles area seeks an experienced CAD Drafter to support piping inspection and engineering documentation at a major industrial facility. The role focuses on maintaining and updating inspection isometrics, incorporating field redlines, and creating accurate piping and system drawings using AutoCAD.

The ideal candidate will navigate P&IDs and piping documentation, use OpenText for records, and coordinate with field and engineering teams to ensure drawings and data are current

Qualifications

• Proficient in AutoCAD for piping drawings and isometrics.
• Experience with reading P&IDs and field walkdowns.
• Strong attention to detail and document control.
• Ability to manage multiple drawing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update inspection isometrics in AutoCAD.
• Incorporate field redlines into drawings.
• Perform field walkdowns to verify configurations.
• Create piping system drawings and circuit isometrics.
• Read and navigate P&IDs and isometrics.
• Organize OpenText documentation and records.
• Coordinate with inspection, engineering, and site personnel.

Skills

AutoCAD

P&IDs

Field walkdowns

Isometrics

Documentation

Tools

OpenText

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract; Long Term

Work Setting: Onsite / Field

Job Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced CAD Drafter to support piping inspection and engineering documentation at a major industrial facility in the Los Angeles area.

This position will primarily focus on maintaining and updating inspection isometric drawings, incorporating field redlines, performing field walkdowns, and creating accurate piping and system drawings using AutoCAD. The ideal candidate is comfortable working both in the field and at a computer and can confidently navigate P&IDs and piping documentation.

The position will also support engineering and inspection records using OpenText and may assist with organizing electronic inspection files and data.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update inspection isometric drawings using AutoCAD
• Incorporate field redlines and inspection updates into existing drawings
• Perform field walkdowns to verify piping configurations and gather drawing information
• Create and update piping system drawings and circuit isometrics
• Read, interpret, and navigate P&IDs and piping isometrics
• Assist with identifying and documenting piping systems and circuits
• Maintain accurate piping, equipment, drawing, and inspection records
• Utilize OpenText to retrieve, organize, and maintain engineering and inspection documentation
• Support drawing revisions, document control, and overall data management
• Assist with the organization of electronic inspection files and records
• Coordinate with inspection, engineering, and other site personnel as needed

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD
• Experience working with piping drawings, isometrics, and P&IDs
• Ability to perform field walkdowns and translate field conditions into accurate drawing updates
• Experience with redline and as-built drawing updates
• Strong attention to detail and document organization skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple drawing and documentation priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous refinery, petrochemical, chemical plant, or other industrial facility experience
• Experience supporting inspection, Mechanical Integrity, or pressure equipment inspection programs
• Experience with piping circuitization or inspection isometrics
• Experience using OpenText or a similar electronic document management system
• Experience organizing engineering or inspection data and electronic file structures

Candidates who have strong AutoCAD and industrial piping experience but do not meet every preferred qualification are encouraged to apply.