Senior Piping Designer/CAD Admin

I. SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Sr. Piping Designer/CAD Admin supervises Piping Designers and Drafters for all phases of the piping design scope

II. RESPONSIBILITIES:

Senior Piping Designer:

• Piping Designer assists in planning schedules and workforce requirements for projects
• Ownership of plant layout and design
• Maintains and promotes a focus on Polaris' products, whether engineering, fabrication, or construction
• Piping Designer ensures effective communication among other engineering disciplines and effective change management
• The individual in this role assumes responsibility for cost, schedule, quantity, and budget control for assigned piping work
• Leads project teams and assigns work to Piping Designers and Drafters
• Mentors Junior Piping Designers and Drafters, teaching by example and discourse the design craft

CAD Admin:

• Create and manage setup of all CADWorx/AutoCAD Plant 3D based projects
• Development of I-Configure and ISOGEN to create ISO styles to help manage and keep projects running efficiently
• Maintain and develop catalogs in accordance with applicable codes
• Create digital specs, build user-shapes and develop pipe support assemblies
• Manage CADworx/AutoCAD Plant 3D configuration files
• Address issue for building and editing digital models in a 3D environment and assisting the generation of 2D isometrics
• Manage file placement and drawing integrity with the use of standards and policies
• Provide technical support to project personnel regarding CAD applications
• Participate in technical workshops and training
• Participate in the development of standard practices and procedures utilized in client support and design development
• Under minimal supervision, exercise ingenuity and judgment to the development of solutions for complex problems
• Create and maintain CADworx/AutoCAD Plant 3D catalog components and specifications
• Administration of Autodesk Support files (Templates, Profiles, LSP, Pallets, etc)
• Create and manage AutoCAD productivity tools
• Organize legacy data to meet the needs of future projects
• Manage Drafting of Standard Details for corporate standards and procedures
• Manage design of blocks for use within autocad programs
• Manage P&ID project setup in CADworx/AutoCAD Plant 3D ensuring alignment with project-specific requirements
• Lead creation, modification, and review of P&IDs, ensuring adherence to project requirements and industry standards
• Collaborate with engineering teams to provide technical support for specific plant design projects in CADworx/AutoCAD Plant 3D
• Establish best practices for P&ID development and enforce standards within CADworx/AutoCAD Plant 3D
• Provide technical guidance to draftsmen, coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, and contribute to P&ID library development
• Provide periodic status reporting and participate in strategy planning for system improvements

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Sr. Piping Designer has ten years of experience in piping design for Refining, Gas Processing, or LNG projects
• The individual should have mastered current piping design, drafting responsibilities, and software packages
• The candidate demonstrates a broad technical knowledge of design concepts and systems
• Seven years of AutoCAD experience is required
• Typically has 8+ years of progressive experience in plant layout, piping design, design modeling, and drafting as a Design Lead
• High School diploma required
• College or associate degree preferred
• Available for short-term travel
• Available to work overtime if necessary
• Be able to obtain and maintain TWIC and client facility entry requirements

V. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:

Reports to the Piping Design Coordinator

VI. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift to 40 pounds at times
Must be able to work in facilities, climbing ladder, stairs, and walking in warm temperatures