Piping Draftsman
Job Summary
About Zeeco:
Zeeco designs and manufactures industrial combustion and pollution control technologies for the petroleum chemical petrochemical and pharmaceutical industries. Zeeco product lines include ultra-low emission burners gas and liquid flaring systems hazardous waste incineration thermal oxidizers vapor recovery units (VRUs) and other environmental control systems. Zeecos corporate headquarters spans over 230 acres near Tulsa Oklahoma (USA) featuring one of the industrys largest combustion research and testing facilities. Zeeco has a global presence with subsidiaries in Houston (USA) the United Kingdom South Korea India Saudi Arabia and Japan.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Piping Draftsman with15 years of experience in the Oil & Gas Petrochemical or Process Equipment industry. The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in AutoCAD Plant 3D and/or CADWorx with strong experience in 3D piping modelling piping layouts piping detailing pipe supports and fabrication drawings for combustion incinerator thermal oxidizer flare fired heater and other packaged equipment systems.
This role requires sound technical knowledge of piping drafting close collaboration with multidisciplinary and global engineering teams and a commitment to delivering high-quality engineering documentation within project schedules.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Analyze complex project specifications P&IDs equipment drawings and engineering requirements with a focus on piping layouts routing and 3D modelling.
- Prepare detailed 3D piping models and 2D fabrication drawings using AutoCAD Plant 3D CADWorx or equivalent 2D/3D CAD software.
- Develop piping layouts for combustion systems thermal oxidizers incinerators flares fired heaters pressure vessels skids and other process packages.
- Prepare and review high-quality engineering drawings including:
- General Arrangement (GA) Drawings
- Equipment Layout Drawings
- Piping Plans
- Isometric Drawings
- Pipe Support Drawings
- Fabrication & Spool Drawings
- Foundation Interface Drawings
- Sectional Views and Detailed Profiles
- Perform piping detailing including routing support detailing nozzle orientation tie-ins and fabrication details.
- Model piping components such as valves fittings flanges instruments specialty items and structural supports.
- Ensure piping layouts consider accessibility constructability fabrication maintenance requirements and piping stress considerations.
- Prepare and maintain Material Take-Offs (MTO) Bill of Materials (BOM) and piping drawing registers where applicable.
- Ensure all drawings comply with applicable industry codes standards client specifications and dimensional tolerances (ASME ANSI API MSS etc.).
- Proficiently utilize AutoCAD Plant 3D CADWorx or equivalent CAD software to execute review and update piping models and detailed engineering drawings.
- Collaborate closely with Lead Engineers Process Engineers Mechanical Engineers Structural Engineers and global engineering teams for day-to-day project execution.
- Participate in and support model review meetings design review sessions and client review meetings; resolve design comments and incorporate review feedback effectively.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams to maintain quality standards and ensure timely project execution.
- Guide junior draftsmen/designers and provide technical support across multiple concurrent projects.
- Support documentation control drawing revisions engineering change management and document control procedures in accordance with company and project standards.
- Maintain drawing accuracy quality and revision control throughout the project lifecycle.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Engineering Leadership.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Draftsman Mechanical or ITI (Mechanical) or equivalent qualification.
- 15 years of relevant experience in piping drafting and detailing within the Oil & Gas Petrochemical EPC Process Equipment or Heavy Engineering industry.
- Strong expertise in piping drafting for combustion systems thermal oxidizers flares incinerators fired heaters pressure vessels skids or similar packaged equipment is highly preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Plant 3D CADWorx and AutoCAD 2D.
- Strong understanding of:
- Piping layouts
- Piping routing
- Pipe supports
- Fabrication drawings
- Piping isometrics
- Spool drawings
- Piping material specifications
- P&IDs
- Good understanding of piping stress considerations fabrication practices erection requirements and constructability.
- Familiarity with international engineering standards and client specifications including ASME B31.3 ASME ANSI API and other applicable codes.
- Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering teams on international projects.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with global engineering teams and clients.
- Strong analytical problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Self-motivated with a proven track record of delivering high-quality engineering drawings within project deadlines.
About Company
With thousands of installations worldwide, Zeeco is the number one choice for combustion and environmental solutions, field services, aftermarket parts, and rental equipment.