Int. Structural Designer [IST Cambridge, ON]

Junior Piping Designers use well established procedures to provide basic design, drafting, and technical support. The position is responsible for preparation of drawings, with the assistance of senior personnel as to methods, standards, and source data. Piping Designers possess a working level of competence in computer design and drafting.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Carries out original layout and design of process equipment modules for oil and gas processing facilities
• Creates and models piping designs
• Creates detailed design of structural steel skids and pipe supports
• Revises existing designs based on vendor drawings and changes from stress analysis updates
• Creates layout drawings and detailing of piping
• Produces 3D models
• Produces piping isometrics
• Produces structural drawings
• Produces fabrication drawings
• Organizes design data and vendor information
• Calculates piping components and pre-orders materials
• Obtains and manages design specifics from Engineering and other disciplines
• Collaborates with Piping Checkers, Mechanical Engineering, and Fabrication Shop

Prerequisites
Education
• Diploma in Engineering Design Drafting Technology (EDDT) or an equivalent combination of training and experience in piping design

Experience
• Entry level position - no previous work experience is required
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2010 and higher

Other
• Fabrication shop designing experience is an asset
• Understanding of design and drafting practices for piping components
• Knowledge of Cadworx or Navisworks is an asset
• As a condition of employment, employees are required upon hire to sign a Drug-Free Workplace Agreement, a Conflict-of-Interest Agreement, and Confidentiality and Invention Agreement

Required Skills and Abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong command of the English language
• Excellent organizational, time management, and planning skills
• Ability to meet objectives while working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and strict deadlines
• Adaptable to changing demands
• Ability to take independent action to accomplish objectives
• Excellent reading, research, and analytical skills
• Ability to interpret and utilize complex information
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to monitor the quality of own work
• Advanced mathematics and science skills
• Problem solving
• Ability to resolve technical problems
• Ability to create systems for checking accuracy
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions

Relationships
Internal
• Must work in a team environment
• Attends meetings and liaises with Piping Checkers, multidisciplinary Designers and Drafters, Engineering, and Fabrication
• Confers with shop and departmental personnel while gathering information
• May be required to prepare internal reports

Authority Level
• Technical decisions are routine in nature and will follow precedents and procedures
• Manager is readily available for assistance and guidance
• Work is reviewed for accuracy and conformance with prescribed procedures

Work Environment
Specific Work Conditions
• Performs work in an office setting and requires the need to deal with a diversity of people when responding to interdepartmental inquiries
• Copes with frequent interruption and changing priorities
• Attends meetings at other buildings

Physical Requirements
• Requires ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods using a computer, reading manuals, etc.
• Occasional ability to lift, carry, and put away file boxes weighing up to 25 lbs
• Manual dexterity for data input, paperwork and use of standard office equipment
• Wears company-standard PPE when entering fabrication shops or visiting project sites. Project site PPE includes CSA approved steel toed boots and long pants
• Involves walking on uneven ground in yards and at project sites

Performance Measures
Time Management
• Undertakes effective daily planning to assure tasks are completed on time
• Maintains a professional attitude under time constraints and changing priorities

Accuracy
• Approaches work methodically and with precision
• The outcome of work is complete and error free
• Identifies proper standards and codes
• Consistently monitors the accuracy of work performed by self and others
• Contacts appropriate departments and personnel to resolve discrepancies
• Monitors and evaluates work processes and develops new work procedures as necessary
• Presented reports within the scope of the position that are error free and professional

Communication Skills
• Understands and follows written and oral directions
• Communicates effectively and diplomatically with diverse individuals
• Communicates complex information and ideas and provide clear explanations to internal and external clients
• Ensures the flow of information in all necessary directions at the right time
• Reads, interprets, and utilizes complex materials, computer-based designs, drawings, specialized technical manuals, and specifications
• Maintains a positive working relationship with other staff

Quantity and Quality of Work
• Consistently produces error free work within appropriate timeframe
• Effectively deals with changing priorities in order to meet tight deadlines while maintaining a professional manner
• Keeps abreast of new technology, systems, processes, and regulations
• Creates innovative solutions to problems through research, testing, and analysis

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this document are not meant to be an exhaustive list but rather an overview of the job. The employee is responsible for completing all duties necessary to help fulfill departmental goals.