OxyChem Mechanical Designer

Primary Function

This position’s primary job function is to support/work with the plant Engineering to with all aspects of plant pipe/mechanical design projects. Create accurate drawings of existing/new equipment and pipe routings using drawing scans, photos, and field measurements of equipment and help maintain and updated P&ID lists of prints.

Functions

• Create accurate drawings of existing equipment and pipe routings using drawing scans, photos, and field measurements of equipment.
• Aid engineering staff with all aspects of plant pipe/mechanical design projects.
• Utilize process piping knowledge to perform pipe design/drawing development.
• Create AutoCAD & Navisworks drawings of structural, piping, mechanical, and electrical systems and control panels.
• Handle customization of AutoCAD workstations, manage plotting, transfer of files, importing or converting other CAD file formats, pictures, scans, etc.
• Participate in QA/QC audit processes (verify field measurements vs drawing requirements).
• Perform required QA/QC steps for new field / shop construction and verification in field.
• Occasional travel to vendor site to perform dimensional inspections of in process equipment fabrication.
• Cook minor facility modifications.
• Coordinate the development of design output documentation to support minor facility modifications.
• Resolve field review discrepancies with on-site/off-site vendors and managers.
• Pull field measurements for modification design and verification prior to installation.
• Create and revise piping and instrument diagrams, piping isometrics and plot plans.
• Create Navisworks 3D models and drawings of piping and structural systems.
• Create fabrication drawings including spool drawings and structural details.
• Create conduit layouts and wiring schematics.
• Create BOM and material takeoffs.
• Create foundation drawings and structural steel drawings.
• Help evaluate and validate contractor performance.
• Supports and fulfills the requirements of the plant’s ISO Quality System.
• Complete additional responsibilities as assigned by Plant Management.

Teamwork

Teamwork is an essential competency.

Education/Certification Requirements

• Pre-employment Requirement: High School diploma or GED
• Minimum of 5 years of design and drafting or equivalent work history.
• Working knowledge of CADD software (2D as well as 3D).
• Working knowledge of material specifications and application.
• Expertise of piping construction codes and practices.
• Knowledge of fabrication methods and processes preferred.

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Construction Management or Engineering degree
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Relevant experience in chemical manufacturing facility
• Proficient in SAP
• Experience using AutoCAD/Navisworks