Piping Designer III

Audubon is currently seeking a Piping Designer III to join our team in our Houston, TX Fabrication Office. The Piping Designer III will perform assignments associated with designing modular oil & gas processing skids, mechanical equipment, structural steel layout and working on fabrication deliverables such as Isometric spools, Piping Plans & Elevations, Plot Plans, General Arrangements, Transportation Plans, Vessel fabrication details, P&ID’s/PFD’s and Junction Box drawings. **PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES** **:** - 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. - Assist with stress analysis, compiling construction specifications, equipment and material procurement, calculations, and estimates. - 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. - Determine and initiate drawings/models based on optimal views relative to communicating construction desires as applicable. - Assist with performing field surveys, documenting existing conditions, and/or recommending various design solutions. - Check field red-lined drawings and generate accurate as-built drawings as needed. - Review and assist in preparation of Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals. - Design components or portions of systems, and modify existing designs to develop or improve them. - Utilize 2D or 3D computer aided design software to create layouts of Piping 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). - 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. - 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. - 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. Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibilities: - All employees are responsible for supporting Audubon Companies’ Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures. This includes: - Performing duties in a manner that protects personal and team health and safety - Participating in required HSE training, meetings, and reporting activities - Identifying and reporting hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions - Following safe work practices and complying with applicable regulatory requirements **EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS** **:** - High School Diploma or GED required - Associate’s Degree from a Technical Institution preferred - Mi…