Drafter
Saint Gabriel, LA Engineering Department
Description

SUMMARY:

The Drafter reviews detailed heat exchanger drawings against customer requirements, in-house design calculations, in-house/standard fabrication requirements, and marks required modifications for correction.  The Drafter incorporates the required modifications into the detailed heat exchanger drawings and performs a final check before release to fabrication. 


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Ability to interpret customer specifications and understand method of fabrication outlined in estimate for incorporation into mechanical drawings. 
  • Drafting mechanical fabrication drawings under minimal supervision. 
  • Familiarity with and utilization of ASME/TEMA requirements, normal shop fabrication processes, and proper drafting techniques.
  • Knowledge of basic material specifications to the extent all information requirements for material purchase, fabrication and construction are reflected on the finish drawings. 
  • Perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned. 


COMPTETENCIES:

  • Technical and fabrication knowledge capacity. 
  • Written and verbal communication proficiency. 
  • Thoroughness and attention to detail. 
  • Problem Solving/Analysis.
  • Initiative and sense of urgency.
Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • Associates Degree in Engineering Technology is preferred or equivalent work experience.
  • Ability to produce drawings for Heat Exchangers and/or Pressure Vessel. 
  • Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD experience (SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD 3-D modeling).
  • This position requires 3-5 years of relevant fabrication mechanical drafting and/or design.