Panel Drafter

About Prime:

About Prime Controls

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Established in 2004, Prime Controls, L.P. is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients’ industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions, supported by our size, expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of 1000+ employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees’ well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment. 

Overview:

The Panel Drafter performs updates to existing panel design drawings from markups and comments from designers, project team or customer while maintaining company and customer standards. 

 

Purpose: 

Assist with most aspects of panel design projects by working with Designers, project team. 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

 

• Reads and interprets customer diagrams and documentation and communicates with project team to understand objectives and preferences.  

• Confer with engineering staff, manufacturing staff and other personnel to resolve problems. 

• Performs panel power and heat calculations. 

• Performs updates to panel layout and detail drawings based on markups in accordance with company and customer standards. 

• Performs updates to PLC module and electrical drawings based on markups in accordance with company and customer standards. 

• Performs self and peer review checks of panel drawings. 

 

Competency:  

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 

 

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures. 

• Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail. 

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. 

• Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. 

• Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments. 

• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings. 

• Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit. 

• Written Communication - Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. 

• Change Management - Communicates changes effectively. 

• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions. 

• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Conserves organizational resources. 

• Adaptability - Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation. 

• Dependability - Takes responsibility for own actions; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. 

• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Develops innovative approaches and ideas. 

• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains the reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process. 

• Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. 

• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently. 

• Professionalism - Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. 

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures.  

 

Qualifications: 

An individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily to perform this job successfully. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities may be made to enable them to perform the essential functions. 

 

Education/Experience: 

High School Diploma and AutoCAD training and/or experience.  

 

Language Ability: 

Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, vendors, project managers, and co-workers. 

 

Math Ability: 

Work with mathematical concepts such as basic math, algebra and geometry. Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. 

 

Reasoning Ability:  

Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. 

 

Computer Skills:  

An understanding of AutoCAD, MS Office (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), Documentation Software: Adobe Pro 

 

Certificates and Licenses:  

No certifications are needed. 

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:  

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.  

Benefits:

What We Offer

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Full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: 

• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage 

• Flexible Spending Account(s) 

• Generous PTO 

• ESOP Program 

• Numerous company events 

• 401(k) matching and more! 

Work Environment & Physical Demands (Text Only): Physical requirements and work environment expectations vary by position. Generally, roles at Prime Controls may involve moderate noise, occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions, and, depending on the role, work at heights or around airborne particles and electrical components. Physical activities may include standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, as well as the use of hands, arms, and voice communication. Some roles may require lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements may include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.  EEO:

Prime Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disabled employer. 

As a federal contractor, Prime Controls is required to participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.