SENIOR MECHANICAL DESIGNER & DRAFTER
Full-Time
In-Person at Tridyne Projects Inc. in Calgary, AB.
ABOUT TRIDYNE
Tridyne Projects Corp. is a Calgary-based consulting firm that provides clients with engineering, procurement & construction support services in the oil and gas industry throughout Western Canada.
At Tridyne Projects, we provide our employees and contractors with the tools necessary to achieve growth, success and satisfaction on both a personal and professional level. By focusing on the basic principles of respect, integrity and accountability, we have created a flexible work atmosphere where we are proud to offer projects that will challenge you in a positive way, and opportunities for advancement. Tridyne Projects offers an ideal environment for those looking to develop and expand their career ambitions.
PRIMARY ROLE
The Senior Mechanical Designer/Drafter is responsible for:
- Analyzing design problems, preparing design sketches, preparation of specifications and generating complex AutoCAD drawings.
- Managing project teams within the drafting department.
- Providing guidance to, and mentoring, Junior Mechanical Designer/ Drafters.
RESPONSIBILITIES & KEY TASKS
- Lead drafting project team, organize work, and direct drafting personnel allocated to the project.
- Coordinating with Project Engineers & Project Managers on design information and standards.
- Analyze design problems and prepare design sketches.
- Provision of design specifications.
- Evaluate, select, and apply standard design techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in adaptations and modifications on complex projects.
- Apply discipline specific design criteria, codes, standard practices and design theory.
- Deliver complex and detailed AutoCAD drawings using specifications, calculations, vendor data and input from other disciplines, applying established drafting standards.
- Reviewing work of less experienced staff and checking drafting/output.
- Coordinate design information with other disciplines in the development of complete drawing packages.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Successful delivery of Design Drafting outputs by the drafting project team– on time, to the required standard and within budget.
- Troubleshooting and working with stakeholders to resolve issues.
- Escalation of significant issues to the Drafting Manager.
- Ensuring a safe workplace environment in adherence to company and legislated safety standards.
- Meeting deadlines on time within the highly demanding, fast-paced oil & gas environment.
- Ensuring timely completion of project goals within budget and in accordance with quality standards and customer needs and expectations.
- Team oriented – provide support, motivation and encouragement to the team.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and maintaining professional communication with clients, peers and contractors.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Post-Secondary Education / Designation -
- Engineering Design and Drafting Diploma (preferred)
- Certificate in Piping and Design (or equivalent)
- Expert Knowledge of AutoCAD (2D and 3D) and CADWorx required
- CAD/CADWorx Administration (Spec, Editor/ISOGEN Setup, Lisp, Scripts, etc) knowledge an asset
E XPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- 8 - 10 years’ experience working on the design and drafting of mechanical design projects, preferably within the oil and gas industry.
- Must be able to run medium/large projects including running Client Model Reviews.
KNOWLEDGE BASE REQUIREMENTS
- Knowledge of applicable codes and standards, equipment requirements and specifications.
- Understanding of processes common in the oil and gas industry.
- Knowledge of discipline specific equipment and materials.
- Working knowledge of industry related design software.
- Knowledge of other disciplines and the interface requirements.
- Knowledge of, and ability to comply with, standards and procedures in Tridyne Health & Safety Manual and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
- Candidate must be highly motivated and a quick learner.
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