Piping Designer III

Audubon Companies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon Companies seeks a Piping Designer III to join our Houston Fabrication Office. You will design modular oil & gas processing skids, arrange piping & equipment, and prepare isometrics, P&ID/PFDs, plot plans and vessel fabrication drawings.

You will utilize 2D/3D CAD software to create layouts, perform field surveys, and support ECOs while aligning with HSSE standards and project budgets. A strong piping background and offshore/onshore experience are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s Degree from a Technical Institution preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience preferred.
• AutoCAD software experience required.
• CADWorx and PDMS software experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office software experience preferred.
• Field experience required.
• Experience in offshore oil & gas, onshore gas processing, hydrocarbon storage and transportation, chemical manufacturing or refining industry required.
• Small project lead experience required.
• Medium/Large project lead experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a team oriented environment.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Ability to read process flow diagrams and process & instrumentation diagrams is required.
• Strong piping knowledge of materials for piping construction is essential.
• Experience with drafting isometrics, general arrangements, vessel fabrication drawings, plot plans, piping plans and sections.
• Being able to work with a team of designers is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed drawings of parts and assemblies from layouts, designs and working drawings.
• Interpret direction to initiate a preliminary design.
• Assist with stress analysis, calculations, and estimates.
• Check and verify accuracy of drawings.
• Prepare BOM and specifications and revise as needed.
• Implement revisions per engineering changes.
• Assemble information from multiple sources.
• Identify opportunities for cost reductions.
• Produce drawings and fabrication deliverables per schedule and standards.
• Maintain proper file management per company standards.
• Interact with clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Perform field data gathering to complete deliverables.
• Track project schedule and budget.
• Comply with HSSE standards and regulations.

Skills

Field experience

Piping knowledge

PDMS knowledge

Process & InstrumentationDiagrams

Process Flow Diagrams

Team collaboration

Reading drawings

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree from Technical Institution

Tools

AutoCAD

CADWorx

PDMS

MS Office

Job description

Audubon is currently seeking a Piping Designer III to join our team in our Houston, TX Fabrication Office. The Piping Designer III will perform assignments associated with designing modular oil & gas processing skids, mechanical equipment, structural steel layout and working on fabrication deliverables such as Isometric spools, Piping Plans & Elevations, Plot Plans, General Arrangements, Transportation Plans, Vessel fabrication details, P&ID’s/PFD’s and Junction Box drawings.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare detailed drawings of parts and assemblies from layouts, designs and working drawings including necessary projections, sectional views and standard specifications.
• Interpret verbal or written direction to initiate a preliminary design.
• Assist with stress analysis, compiling construction specifications, equipment and material procurement, calculations, and estimates.
• Check and verify accuracy of drawings prepared by others.
• Prepare parts lists, procurement lists, bills of material (BOM) and specifications when drawings are complete. Revise lists, drawings and BOM consistent with engineering changes.
• Implement revisions and change control per company standards at the direction of senior level designers and engineers.
• Assemble information and reference drawings from a variety of sources.
• Continually look for product improvements and cost reductions.
• Determine and initiate drawings/models based on optimal views relative to communicating construction desires as applicable.
• Assist with performing field surveys, documenting existing conditions, and/or recommending various design solutions.
• Check field red-lined drawings and generate accurate as-built drawings as needed.
• Review and assist in preparation of Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals.
• Design components or portions of systems, and modify existing designs to develop or improve them.
• Utilize 2D or 3D computer aided design software to create layouts of Piping systems, devices and components, and create fabrication and assembly drawings.
• Create technical specifications to facilitate the procurement, fabrication, and installation of components.
• Create documentation required to process Engineering Change Orders (ECO).
• Identify dimensions, angles, curvatures, tolerances and materials necessary for optimal construction.
• Analyze the effect of proposed changes for proper fit and/or interference problems and recommend possible solutions or alternate construction options.
• Produce drawings and deliverables utilizing company standards within project-approved schedule and budget.
• Maintain proper file management in accordance with company and industry standards.
• Interact and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants.
• Perform field data gathering when required to complete project deliverables within approved project scope and schedule.
• Track and maintain a continued awareness of overall schedule and budget for assigned projects.
• Comply with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations.
• Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to your supervisor.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibilities:

• All employees are responsible for supporting Audubon Companies’ Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures. This includes:
• Performing duties in a manner that protects personal and team health and safety
• Participating in required HSE training, meetings, and reporting activities
• Identifying and reporting hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions
• Following safe work practices and complying with applicable regulatory requirements

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate’s Degree from a Technical Institution preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of experience preferred
• AutoCAD software experience required
• CADWorx and PDMS software experience preferred
• Microsoft Office software experience preferred
• Field experience required
• Experience in offshore oil & gas, onshore gas processing, hydrocarbon storage and transportation, chemical manufacturing or refining industry required
• Small project lead experience required
• Medium/Large project lead experience preferred
• Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems
• Ability to read and understand drawing markups to determine drafting requirements
• Ability to utilize conventional drafting tools and CAD software to execute drafting requirements
• Ability to work in a team oriented environment
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
• Ability to read process flow diagrams and process & instrumentation diagrams is required.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Process & Instrumentation Diagrams & Process Flow Diagrams is essential.
• Strong piping knowledge of materials for piping construction is essential.
• Experience with drafting isometrics, general arrangements, vessel fabrication drawings, plot plans, piping plans and sections.
• Being able to work with a team of designers is essential.
• Previous experience with equipment layout and piping design of process skids is required.
• Good time management skills.
• Knowledge of CADWorx Spec Editor is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled