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AutoCAD Drafting Technician

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

Houston, Texas

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SKILLS
Administrative Skills, AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Continuous Improvement, Customer Relations, Data Analysis, Design Document, Detail Oriented, Develop and Maintain Customers, Document Control, Documentation, Environmental Management Systems, Graphic Design, Identify Issues, Library Databases, Organizational Skills, Performance Metrics, Petrochemicals, Piping, Process Flow Diagram (PFD), Project Engineering, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Quality Management, Records Management, Safety/Work Safety, Spreadsheets, Technical Analysis, Technical Drawing, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Time Management
LOCATION
Houston, Texas
POSTED
Today
The AutoCAD Drafting Technician is an integral member of the project team responsible for redlining, drafting, updating, and tracking technical drawings that support engineering, inspection, and mechanical integrity projects. This role prepares and revises P&IDs, process flow diagrams, inspection isometrics, and related technical documents using AutoCAD and project source materials. The AutoCAD Drafting Technician works closely with project managers, engineers, inspectors, and data specialists to deliver accurate, organized, and client-ready drawing packages and supporting documentation.

What You Will Do:
  • Performs technical project tasks with oversight from a task lead and/or a project manager.
    • Prepare, collect, organize, and analyze technical data and materials including but not limited to drawings, design documents, graphics, records, and sketches.
    • Coordinate with project managers, engineers, inspectors, and other technical team members to resolve drawing discrepancies, support project milestones, and provide timely status updates and issue identification.
    • Prepare and review final report materials, ensuring proper formatting of project report figures and tables.
    • Independently execute non-routine clerical tasks.
    • Perform records management duties including filing, file retrieval, database entry, and library tasks in an efficient and organized manner.
    • Conduct in-depth research and discovery tasks as assigned and provide well organized findings and recommendations based on technical knowledge.
    • Perform ongoing departmental projects and demonstrate accountability for project milestones and deliverables.
    • Demonstrate a strong commitment to Total Quality and continuous improvement by identifying, resolving, and responding actively and with sensitivity to the need of customers.
    • Demonstrate a firm understanding of business and provide suggested opportunities to enhance effectiveness and efficiencies.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience
  • 2-4 years of relevant drafting, CAD, or technical documentation experience preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Required/Preferred Professional Requirements
  • AutoCAD experience required
  • Experience with P&ID drafting, redlining, or technical drawing revision preferred
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD Plant 3D, MicroStation, or similar drafting tools preferred
  • Experience supporting mechanical integrity, asset integrity, inspection, or industrial documentation projects preferred
  • Field experience in refinery, petrochemical, chemical, or similar industrial environments preferred but not required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Ability to gain, retain, and illustrate comprehension of learned technical knowledge
  • Ability to actively listen to the needs of our clients by receiving shared information, determining context and assessing the information both qualitatively and quantitatively to form an opinion on information shared, and informing management
  • Openly accept change as part of business evolution to meet the needs of our clients and supports it
  • Understands key performance indicators and their significance to the business, and takes action to drive results
  • Utilize established rapport with senior members of the team and colleagues to collaborate on opportunities to enhance client relationships
  • Engages in personal development activities that focus on developing customer intimacy
  • Must take responsibility for their actions and behaviors
  • Must understand assigned responsibilities and hold themself accountable for keeping commitments
  • Must acknowledge and learn from mistakes
  • Must be dependable and consistent
  • Must actively participate in daily activities
  • Ability to produce an expected quantity and quality of work
  • Demonstrate an intermediate level of time management skills by organizing, planning, and managing tasks effectively
  • Working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management System
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and the ability to prepare, revise, and maintain technical drawings and related documentation with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Working knowledge of industrial drawings and source documents, including P&IDs, PFDs, isometrics, as-builts, piping specifications, fabrication drawings, and inspection records.
  • Ability to apply document control practices to manage drawing revisions, records, spreadsheets, and project files in an accurate, organized, and traceable manner.
  • Ability to coordinate effectively with project

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American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

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