Coordinator, Senior I & E Design (Midland, TX)

Primary location: Midland, Texas

About the role

The Senior I & E Design Coordinator reports to the Design Services Supervisor and works closely with the Project Manager, Field Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance on multiple large capital projects to coordinate development from inception to completion.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate project design and drafting management to ensure successful completion of all project-related activities:
  • Provide standardized PFD / P&ID symbology for drawing development
  • Provide electrical equipment and instrument tagging numbers
  • Resolve drawing development issues
  • Work with 3rd parties to identify existing drawings for editing
  • Review and approve any deviation from Company standards for drawing development
• Perform technical and administrative reviews of design packages submitted by third parties to ensure compliance with Company specifications, industry codes and standards, and accepted practices:
  • Review project “Issued” drawings
  • Review project “As-Built” drawings
• Prepare process flow diagrams (PFD), piping & instrument diagrams (P&ID), general equipment layouts, facility plot plans, and equipment and instrument lists for various company plant, pipeline, and related facilities construction projects
• Assist in the development of Project Scopes, Engineering / Design Scopes, and Construction Scopes of Work for use in establishing contracts with third parties
• Attend project meetings to obtain full understanding of customer needs and scope definitions, and to provide technical input toward efficient and effective designs
• Assist in the review of man-hour estimates and work schedules to assure efficiency in project execution
• Coordinate the distribution of design packages related to projects to ensure all stakeholders provide input and necessary information is exchanged
• Provide design and drafting services for time/budget-critical projects
• Provide design and drafting services associated with the preliminary development of potential projects
• Create parts lists by performing material take-offs to ensure timely availability of items
• Maintain records of documents and correspondence pertaining to technical design issues throughout project development
• Participate in the development and maintenance of Company standard drawings
• Maintain a high level of expertise in necessary areas of design and drafting and ensure access to specialty resources and technology
• Provide guidance and instruction to support staff to ensure efficiency in daily department operations
• Assist in the development and implementation of specifications and procedures related to department business to facilitate lower costs in creating and maintaining drawings and documentation
• Coordinate with Project Managers, purchasing agents, inspectors, engineering contractors, and construction contractors relating to design drawing content, materials, and construction issues
• Coordinate with Project Managers on design and project logistical issues to assure effective, linear progress of the project
• Assist in drafting associated with the daily operation of the system
• Provide guidance to enhance the ability of others to obtain required information through departmentally developed tools and methods
• Assist in the development and implementation of techniques for more efficient utilization of CADD and recommend appropriate drafting software applications
• Participate in preliminary project site surveys to identify potential constraints and existing system points of connection
• Facilitate and maintain records regarding technical communications among stakeholders, including Project Management, Operations, Company Technical Service Departments, and Third Parties
• Assist in the development and implementation of Company standards, specifications, and procedures
• Travel by air and/or automobile to facility sites as required (10% of the time)

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency with some college or technical school training
• A two-year college drafting degree or technical schooling with emphasis on CADD design is preferred
• Minimum of 8 years pertinent design experience with 5 years project coordination experience
• Ability to mentor less experienced I&E Design Coordinators
• Relevant level of drafting and design experience with some project coordination experience
• Strong plant and/or pipeline related design experience preferred
• Relevant level of CADD experience with recent AutoCAD experience

Schedule

Day shift