SHI - Field Drafter

The Stronghold Companies; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Stronghold Companies in the United States is seeking a Drafting Technician to create and redline piping isometrics and P&IDs. The role requires field verifications and adherence to safety, quality, and client specifications.

You will develop plans and drawings, interpret P&IDs, and ensure compliance with environmental, health, and refinery standards. Travel across the U.S. is required.

Qualifications

• Technical Drawing proficiency and familiarity with P&ID isometrics.
• Experience with CAD/drafting software and data management.
• Familiarity with inspection isometrics and P&ID’s.
• Petrochemical/refinery knowledge is preferred.
• Driver license with clean MVR is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform field verifications on piping and fixed equipment.
• Interpret and create piping isometrics and P&ID’s.
• Develop plans, drawings, diagrams and models per specifications.
• Review methods for improved procedures and ensure safety/regulatory compliance.
• Attend trainings and pass drug/alcohol testing and background checks.
• Travel across the United States as required.

Skills

Piping isometrics interpretation

Field verification

P&ID interpretation

Documentation & reporting

Safety awareness

Education

Technical Drawing

Petrochemical/Refinery related field

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Summary / Objective

The position of a Drafting Technician is responsible for creating and redlining piping isometrics and piping and instrumentation diagrams. A Drafting Technician will perform work as required to maximize the quality of the Company while maintaining the specified expectations of the client and ensure safe working environment while performing work and will conduct all Company business in accordance with Company policies and procedures. This position will maintain professionalism throughout all business dealings, both internally and externally.

Essential Functions

• Perform field verifications on piping and fixed equipment per the provided documents.
• Interpret piping isometrics and P&ID’s.
• Create and redline piping isometrics and P&ID’s.
• Develop plans in accordance with project specifications.
• Study various work documents (sketches, data, specification sheets, P&ID’s)
• Develop plans, drawings, diagrams and models in accordance with effective specifications, norms and techniques.
• Review, evaluate and implement recommendations for improved methods or procedures.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with applicable environmental, health, safety and building codes as required by federal, state, local and refinery regulations.
• Maintain poise and focus under time constraint and adverse conditions.
• Attend and complete trainings as required by the Company and client.
• Pass all required drug/alcohol testing and background requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position will have no supervisory responsibilities.

Other Duties

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice that are job‑related and consistent with business necessity.

Work Environment

This job operates in both the field environment and a professional office environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of the job, a Drafting Technician is occasionally required to bend, stoop, walk, climb, squat, reach, kneel, push/pull, stand, sit and lift up to 20 pounds.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full‑time position. Typical days and hours of work are variable/project dependent. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

Travel is expected. Extensive travel throughout U.S. and overnight stay for extended periods of time.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Stronghold is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Stronghold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local laws.

Required Education and Experience

Technical Drawing, Petrochemical/refinery or related fields. Familiarity with inspection isometrics and P&ID’s. Knowledge of computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software and its features; database searches, proficiency in the use of calculation, simulation and graphic design software. Basic jobsite follow‑up (coordination of players, organization, checking of invoices, writing of reports).

Preferred Education and Experience

Petrochemical/refinery experience. First Aid and CPR trained. Class "A" driver's license and a clean MVR.