Draftsman

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Draftsman to support engineering project execution plant expansion and operational improvement initiatives within our DRI and Integrated Steel Plant. The role is responsible for preparing updating and maintaining accurate engineering drawings and technical documentation for industrial plant facilities equipment and infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will possess strong drafting expertise experience in heavy industrial environments and the ability to collaborate effectively with engineering project operations and maintenance teams. This position plays a critical role in ensuring design accuracy compliance with engineering standards and successful execution of greenfield brownfield modernization and plant expansion projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare modify and maintain engineering drawings in accordance with project requirements and company standards.
• Develop and update General Arrangement (GA) drawings shop drawings and as-built drawings.
• Create layouts for building plant equipment and material handling systems.
• Produce accurate technical drawings based on engineering calculations design inputs and project specifications.
• Prepare plant layout drawings equipment arrangement plans conveyor layouts ducting layouts and utility routing drawings.
• Assist engineering teams in visualizing and optimizing plant design modifications and expansions.

• Mechanical as mentioned above
• Civil
  • Prepare site layout plans grading plans and earthwork drawings.
  • Develop foundation layouts road layouts drainage plans and utility drawings.
  • Produce excavation and contour drawings based on survey data.
  • Prepare drawings for buildings retaining walls pavements and underground utilities.
  • Incorporate design revisions and maintain drawing revision records.
  • Coordinate with civil engineers surveyors
  • Ensure drawings comply with applicable codes project standards and client requirements.
  • Prepare as-built drawings upon project completion
• Structural
  • Prepare General Arrangement (GA) and fabrication drawings for steel and concrete structures.
  • Develop drawings for columns beams trusses platforms stairways and pipe racks.
  • Generate material take-offs and steel detailing schedules where required.
  • Coordinate with civil mechanical and piping disciplines to avoid clashes.
  • Update drawings based on engineering comments and site changes.
  • Ensure drawings conform to project specifications and structural design requirements
• Piping
  • Prepare piping General Arrangement (GA) drawings
  • Develop piping layouts based on P&IDs and equipment arrangements
  • Produce pipe support drawings and support location plans
  • Generate spool drawings and piping material take-offs (MTOs)
  • Coordinate routing with structural mechanical electrical and instrumentation disciplines to minimize clashes.
  • Incorporate design modifications and maintain drawing revision control.
  • Ensure compliance with piping standards specifications and project drafting practices.
  • Assist in preparing as-built piping drawings reflecting site modifications

• Coordinate with engineering project management operations maintenance and construction teams to ensure drawing accuracy and timely delivery.
• Incorporate design revisions site feedback and engineering changes into project documentation.
• Provide drafting support during project execution equipment installation commissioning and plant modification activities.
• Participate in site visits and field verification activities as required.

• Maintain drawing registers revision histories and document control records.
• Ensure all engineering drawings are properly archived and updated in accordance with document management procedures.
• Support drawing standardization and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ensure all drawings comply with applicable engineering standards industrial codes project specifications and company procedures.
• Adhere to plant safety requirements and industry best practices while preparing and revising technical documentation.
• Support quality audits and engineering reviews related to drawing documentation.

Skills and Qualifications

• 5 - 8 years of relevant drafting experience.
• Experience supporting greenfield expansion modernization or capital project environments preferred.
• Hands-on experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams in industrial plant settings.
• Strong knowledge of 2D and 3D drafting and design tools.
• Understanding of industrial plant engineering standards drafting methodologies and design practices.
• Ability to interpret engineering calculations technical specifications P&IDs equipment data sheets and construction drawings.
• Strong problem-solving communication organizational and project coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and multicultural project environment.
• Experience working with EPC contractors and industrial plant construction projects in North America is preferred.

Education

• Bachelors / Associate degree in Drafting Technology Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Structural Engineering or related field.

Mesabi Metallics Company LLC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued respected and empowered to contribute to our success.