Our client, a growing organization in the oil and gas manufacturing sector, is seeking a Designer to join their team. This role involves creating detailed 3D CAD models, drawings, and bills of materials for production and processing equipment, supporting fabrication and assembly projects in a fast-paced environment.

Salary + Additional Benefits:

• $45/hour and up DOE
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401K 

Location: The Woodlands, TX
Type of Position: Direct Hire

Responsibilities:

• Review scope of work definition and identify critical issues that may impact cost-sensitive areas such as layout, specifications, tolerances, and schedules
• Create 3D models depicting accurate details of components and parts, identifying all dimensions, angles, curvatures, and materials
• Document and verify mechanical, structural, electrical, electronic parts, subassemblies, assemblies, or systems including bills of materials
• Use pressure vessel calculations provided by the application engineer to develop accurate pressure vessel drawings
• Assist Quality Control in obtaining required package documentation
• Ensure the quality of drawings according to department and industry standards
• Make calculations and use charts and tables to support the design process
• Analyze effects of proposed changes for proper fit and/or interference problems; confer with engineers to resolve issues; recommend possible solutions or alternate construction; modify drawings as required
• Be familiar with human engineering factors and design principles
• Work within budget costs and document projects to establish project history
• Provide drawings for subcontract fabrication on work orders
• Provide design time estimates as needed during bid preparation
• Perform other duties as assigned and assist with shop work instructions or problems
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, and manufacturing teams to coordinate cost and delivery
• Work with suppliers to obtain component details or other information

Requirements:

• Associates Degree or Technical School Training in Computer Aided Design Technology or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 8-10 years designing and documenting mechanical, structural, electrical, electronic equipment or equivalent experience
• Proficiency with Autodesk, AutoCAD, and CADWorx required; experience with AutoCAD Plant 3D, Inventor, Compress, Pro-E, AutoCAD Mechanical helpful
• Strong creative ability to design and develop mechanical, structural, electrical, and utility drawings
• Good organizational, planning, verbal, and written communication skills
• Experience in oil and gas facilities and construction of production equipment preferred
• Familiarity with MS Office Suite, including Excel and Word
• Familiar with Oracle, Global Shop Solutions, or other ERP systems is a plus
• Proven experience in fabrication, assembly techniques, pressure vessel design, and plant layout, especially related to production facilities and rotating equipment
• Knowledge of oil and gas industry standards and OSHA standards for ladders and platforms