Piping Designer - Charlotte, United States - Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company

Description

• Utilize CAD software to create mechanical drawings for the basic and detailed engineering
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD and Inventor software and related Autodesk products.
• Take conceptual designs, sketches, and ideas from engineers and designers to develop the details necessary for a complete, engineered drawing package capable of being used for purchasing, fabrication, erection in the field, and design analysis.
• Mentor and give direction to other designers.
• Coordinate long-term design cycles and schedules.
• Support other engineering disciplines with the layout of equipment, piping, and utility systems.
• Support field staff by answering questions and solving problems that arise during plant erection, commissioning, and start up.
• Provide technical support for the Aftermarket, Inspections, and Purchasing departments with review of proposals, vendor submittals, and on-site inspections of mechanical equipment.
• Travel to plant sites to perform analyses of existing equipment, ducting routes, and equipment layouts for use in developing future layouts and proposals.
• Travel to fabrication facilities to perform mechanical equipment inspections, testing, and verify adherence to designs and tolerances.
• Travel on business trips and/or field assignments as required to carry out departmental tasks and functions.
• Perform checking of mechanical equipment drawings for consistency with conceptual ideas, design, and sketches.
• Support engineers by suggesting design changes that might improve the desired results of the design.
• Write Requisitions, Specifications, Quality Documents, Operation and Maintenance Manuals, and other technical documents as required to carry out departmental tasks and functions.
• Work as a teammate with all company departments and employees in all assignments. Work toward building consensus on all assignments by finding solutions which meet the best interests of all parties involved.

Skills/Abilities:

• Required:Advanced computer skills including use of Microsoft Office and Autodesk products.
• Proficient in use of AutoCAD and Inventor or equivalent software.
• Perform basic mechanical and system calculations.
• Excellent technical writing and interpersonal skills.
• Multi-task while meeting schedule and deliverable deadlines.
• Coordinate design schedules with engineers.
• Understand P&IDs for use in equipment design and system checking.
• Industrial plant experience.
• International travel experience and willingness to stay for extended periods at a plant site.
• Preferred:Advanced 3D modeling skills and the use of Vault.
• Act as Administrator for support of CAD software.
• Provide technical advisory services for field erection, commissioning, and plant shut down activities.
• Proficient in the use of Finite Element Analysis software for the analysis of equipment design.
• Experience in the design, inspection, and Non-Destructive Examination of welded joints per ASME code.
• Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables and developing lists for engineering.
• Direct Reduction and/or steel industry experience.