Senior Design Draftsperson - Mechanical (Milnerton) at Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd.

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

• Technically responsible for quality and designs of all draughting work produced.
• Develop time estimate and schedule for jobs (scope of work).

Providing approved for construction (AFC) drawings for:

• Field support – break-in work and emergencies
• Engineering Works Request (EWR)
• Tank refurbishments
• Integrity Threat Recommendations - ITR’s
• Replacement in kind (RIK)
• “As-Build” update of drawings
• 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.
• Understanding and developing Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&I.D's).
• Mentoring of learners or new employees
• Assisting the DO lead with workload distribution
• Job duration estimations
• Preparing Scopes of Work for any draughting outsourcing that may be required.
• Field Verification & Validation

Professional Qualification and Certifications

• Professional Qualification and Certifications:  B-Tech / N.Dip Mechanical Engineering preferred;
• Technical Engineering Drawings certification plus strong track record in Refinery or similar Heavy industry

Work Experience:

• 5+ 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.
• Keep pace with Technology advancement of Designs and Draughting 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.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Cad Worx, MS Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point)
• Able to work in a high volume and a fast-paced environment.

Application deadline:

29 August 2023