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Audubon Companies · 13 hours ago

Instrument Designer II

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

Audubon Companies is seeking a Senior Instrument Designer to join their team in Houston, TX. The role involves designing instrument equipment and systems, preparing detailed drawings and design packages, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

ConsultingEnergyRenewable Energy

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Prepare complete design packages which may include, but not be limited to, preliminary, conceptual, and construction deliverables as well as engineering calculations

Prepare detailed drawings of parts and assemblies from layouts, designs and working drawings including necessary projections, sectional views and standard specifications

Interpret verbal or written direction to initiate a preliminary design

Perform sizing and electrical load calculations such as cable sizing, conduit sizing, voltage drop, and cable tray using charts and tables, as required to complete work assignments

Develop or assist in the development of control circuits for instrument components, logic controllers, and relays

Review and optimize the application and function of instruments

Check detailed sketches and drawings for project applicability and optimal construction

Check and verify accuracy of drawings prepared by others

Prepare parts lists, procurement lists, bills of material (BOM) and specifications when drawings are complete

Revise lists, drawings and BOM consistent with engineering changes

Implement revisions and change control per company standards at the direction of senior level designers and engineers

Assemble information and reference drawings from a variety of sources

Continually look for product improvements and cost reductions

Confirm specification and code compliance, equipment compatibility, and optimal cost savings

Assist with performing field surveys, documenting existing conditions, and/or recommending various design solutions

Ensure accuracy of completed drawings before final release and verify drawings meet company and industry standards

Check field red-lined drawings and generate accurate as-built drawings as needed

Review and assist in preparation of Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals

Assist with proposal compilation utilizing computer aided design equipment and/or graphic tools to prepare high-level layouts and sketches

Utilize 2D or 3D computer aided design software to create layouts of instrument systems, devices and components, and create fabrication and assembly drawings

Create technical specifications to facilitate the procurement, fabrication, and installation of components

Create documentation required to process Engineering Change Orders (ECO)

Utilize engineering sketches, specifications and supporting documents in the designing, detailing, documenting, and verifying of instrument parts, subassemblies, assemblies or system configurations

Identify dimensions, angles, curvatures, tolerances and materials necessary for optimal construction

Analyze the effect of proposed changes for proper fit and/or interference problems and recommend possible solutions or alternate construction options

Produce drawings and deliverables utilizing company standards within project-approved schedule and budget

Complete man-hour estimates for discipline specific scope of work

Maintain proper file management in accordance with company and industry standards

Interact and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants

Perform field data gathering when required to complete project deliverables within approved project scope and schedule

Track and maintain a continued awareness of overall schedule and budget for assigned projects

Develop detailed design schedules in coordination with the scheduler/planner, engineering, and project management personnel

Confirm that discipline-specific drawing quality is correct, consistent and legible

Comply with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations

Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to your supervisor

Qualification

AutoCADField experienceEngineering calculationsPDMSSPI (Intools)Microsoft OfficeOffshore oil & gas experienceReading engineering drawingsTeamworkProblem-solvingCreativityResponsibility

Required

High School Diploma or GED

AutoCAD software experience

Field experience

Experience in offshore oil & gas, onshore gas processing, hydrocarbon storage and transportation, chemical manufacturing or refining industry

Small/Medium project lead experience

Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems

Ability to comprehend instructions and request clarification as necessary

Ability to work in a team oriented environment

Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea

Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal

Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions

Ability to read and understand drawing markups to determine drafting requirements

Ability to utilize conventional drafting tools and CAD software to execute drafting requirements

Ability to read and understand engineering drawings

Preferred

Associate's Degree from a Technical Institution

Minimum of 15 years of experience

PDMS software experience

Microsoft Office software experience

SPI (Intools) software experience

Large project lead experience

Company

Audubon Companies

Founded in 1997, Audubon Companies LLC provides EPC, consulting, fabrication, and field services to energy and industrial operators across the globe.

Founded in 1997

Houston, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.auduboncompanies.com

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