Piping Designer III

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.

• →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

• 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.

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