Designer Draftsperson - Mechanical (Milnerton, Cape Town) at Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Drawing Office Lead, the Mechanical Design Draftsperson has the responsibility for all Mechanical, Piping & Structural drawings needed to complete a project.

• Technically responsible for quality and designs of all drafting work produced.
• Develop time estimate and schedule for jobs (scope of work).
• Providing approved for construction (AFC) drawings for:
  • Reliability & Maintenance support – break-in work and emergencies
  • Engineering Works Requests (EWR)
  • Tank refurbishments
  • Integrity Threat Recommendations - ITR’s
  • Replacement in kind (RIK)
  • “As-Build” update of drawings
• Understanding and developing Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Piping Isometrics on new/existing pipelines – 3D modelling utilizing CADWorx and generating Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Structural – pipe supports, platforms, walk-ways, cat walks, etc.
• Mechanical – vessels, boilers, tanks, pumps, etc.
• Civil – concrete pump bases, footings, etc.
• Refinery Plot/Key Plan updates.
• Hazardous Area Classification (HAC) on Plot Plans updates.
• Checking of drawings for correctness and Standards prior to submittal for approval.
• Mentoring of learners or less experienced employees
• Field Verification & Validation of theoretical designs/drawingscomprises up to 40% of the role

Professional Qualification and Certifications

• B-Tech / Dip Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Work Experience:

• 4 to 8 years’ experience essential in a Petrochemical Manufacturing environment.
• Good knowledge of ASME and the American Petroleum Institute (API), South African National Standard (SANS) and other Codes and Standards related to Petrochemical Plants.
• Demonstrated knowledge in AutoCAD including Ancillary Software and Intergraph SmartPlant Foundation (SPF) strongly preferred.
• Experience in developing piping isometrics and detail mechanical drawings using AutoCAD.

Knowledge and skills:

• Ability to build strong customer-focused relationships amongst the various Business Units.
• Manages own time to ensure efficient and productive work output.
• Excellent record keeping and reporting on job progress
• Keep pace with Technology advancement of Designs and Drafting products and software tools. Strong planning, prioritization and time-management skills
• Able to manage high volume of workload with competing priorities and deadlines
• Strong work ethic and commitment to deliver results the right way yet with a sense of urgency and accuracy
• Able to function individually and as a Team Member with minimal supervision
• Ability to read and understand various drawings, including P&ID symbols as used in various standards.
• Fluency in English is essential.
• Good communication, organizational and administration skills.
• Basic proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point).
• Able to work in a high volume and a fast paced environment.