AutoCAD Drafting Technician

American Bureau of Shipping

Spring, TX

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Administrative Skills, AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Continuous Improvement, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Design Document, Detail Oriented, Develop and Maintain Customers, Disability Insurance, Document Control, Documentation, Environmental Management Systems, Graphic Design, Health Insurance, Identify Issues, Insurance, Leading Edge Technology, Library Databases, Organizational Skills, Performance Metrics, Petrochemicals, Piping, Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), Process Flow Diagram (PFD), Project Engineering, Project Execution, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Management, Records Management, Regulations, Safety/Work Safety, Spreadsheets, Technical Analysis, Technical Drawing, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Time Management

LOCATION

Spring, TX

POSTED

Today

Job Description

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 managers, engineers, inspectors, and other technical personnel to clarify drawing requirements, resolve discrepancies, and support QA/QC and project execution needs.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to a manager, director, or executive level position.

About Us

We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.

ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We're at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.

About Our Benefits

ABS Group proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers additional support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Group also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.

Equal Opportunity

The ABS Group of Companies is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.

Notice

ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.

Other

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs

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