Drafter I

Duration: 6 month initial contract with planned extensions

Notes from HM:
-Looking for someone fresh out of school or 1-2 yrs experience w/ mechanical/piping/electrical drafting
-Will work on drawing corrections from engineering or will help designers w/ their drawings

BASIC FUNCTION: Conducts routine design drafting assignments for the Engineering Department under limited supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: (functions considered essential as defined by ADA)
Assists in ongoing development of CAD standards
Maintains drawings and document control systems
Possess a good knowledge of industry standards and practices
Performs design and drafting assignments related to the refineries
Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion

EXPERIENCE: 0-2 years of job-related experience is required.

EDUCATIONAL LEVEL: A minimum of a Associate’s Degree, or an equivalent combination of education in a technical related field, is required.

REQUIRED SKILLS: 
Good judgment and decision-making skills. Ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal communication, basic reading and writing skills, ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. The ability provide and receive positive feedback in a Team environment.
Proficient in the use of AutoCad.
Beginner to Intermediate knowledge of piping systems and ability to apply this knowledge. Beginner to Intermediate knowledge of electrical practices and instrumentation and instrument loop diagrams. Beginner to Intermediate knowledge of PLC and HMI (human machine interface) programming.

PREFERRED SKILLS: Specialized training related to AutoCad Drafting & Design is preferred.

WORK CONDITIONS:
Mostly in office with some field based. The outdoor work is in an active Petroleum refinery, warehouse/plant environment, and driving based. Environment exposure including but not limited to chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, rotating equipment, and working in confined spaces.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Job conditions require sitting, standing, walking, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, talking & hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, reaching or grasping, lifting and/or carrying up to 25lbs, pushing and/or pulling 25lbs, climbing up to 200ft, ability to operate all assigned company vehicles at company standard insurance rates is essential, valid state driver’s license and proof of insurance required, perceiving color differences, ability to wear personal protective equipment and physical actively.

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:
We put health and safety first;We care about the environment.
All contractors are expected to work safely every day and be safety & environmental leaders. This includes active participation in the following:
•Stops and/or reports any unsafe work or conditions
•Follows safety & environmental policies and procedures
•Supports safety & environmental goals and initiatives
•Participates in safety & environmental meetings, training, emergency drills and hazard recognition programs
•Reports all accidents, injuries and near misses, and participates in associated investigations
•Participates in industrial hygiene, medical surveillance and behavior-based safety programs