Drafter I

Position Summary

A Drafter plays a valuable role in supporting the needs of our field employees and customers by performing assigned drafting duties for gas pipeline projects.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs basic level assignments working with and supporting the Engineering, Operations, and Construction teams to complete construction projects.
• Provides basic level support with process issues to optimize productivity and mapping accuracy.
• Aids in the QA/QC process to ensure CAD and/or GIS production standards are maintained in the drafting and posting of construction plans and specifications.
• Organizes and maintains as-built records for field installations.
• Collaborate closely with multiple company departments (GIS, Pipeline Safety, Operations, Construction, Business Development, Legal, Plant Accounting).
• Assist in conducting multi-year programs in collaboration with the Pipeline Integrity and GIS departments to populate missing data and correct inaccurate data to support the implementation of company risk models.
• Assist in the preparation of company technical specifications.
• Recommend solutions to data management issues to improve the efficiency of existing processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education And Work Experience

• Requires a Vo-Tech/CAD/GIS/Drafting certificate or 60 credit hours in a related field from an accredited college or university.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Experience in the use and function of drafting tools and office equipment applicable for position.
• Experience related to pipe, mechanical or architectural drawings.
• Experience and knowledge of drawing, posting, and/or plotting maps, atlas pages, plats, legal descriptions, and diagrams.
• Experience reading, interpreting, and/or preparing written information, including but not limited to: Material lists, ROW information, Maps, and blueprints.
• Demonstrates success in partnering effectively with other departments and all levels of management including executives.
• Proficient in ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Word Processing, and Spreadsheet programs.
• Demonstrates a high level of attention to detail in all facets of the work.
• Interpersonal/communication skills including good verbal skills exhibited in meetings, one-on-one exchanges, and presentations.
• Exhibits high level of personal initiative and motivation to multi-task several projects simultaneously.
• Has knowledge of PHMSA DOT part 192 and specific state regulations.

Benefits

We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home. Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice, and support to our employees when they need it most.

About the Role

Summit Utilities, Inc. is a growing natural gas utility that’s committed to delivering reliable energy to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers, and the communities where we live.

Qualifications

None specified.

Skills

None specified.

Benefits

None specified.

Pay

Competitive pay.

Schedule

Hybrid capacity in either Fort Smith or Little Rock, Arkansas.