Project Assistant Jobs in Midland, TX (NOW HIRING)

• Facilitate project design and drafting management as necessary to ensure the successful completion of all project related activities.  Detailed items include:
  • Providing standardized PFD / P&ID symbology for drawing development
  • Providing electrical equipment and instrument tagging numbers
  • Resolving drawing development issues
  • Working with 3rd parties to identify existing drawings for editing
  • Reviewing and approving any deviation from the Company standards for drawing development
• Perform technical and administrative reviews of design packages submitted by third parties to ensure compliance with all relevant Company specifications, industry codes and standards, and accepted practices.  Details include:
  • Reviewing project "Issued" drawings
  • Reviewing project "As-Built" drawings
• Preparation of process flow diagrams (PFD), piping & instrument diagrams (P&ID), general equipment layouts, facility plot plans, and equipment and instrument lists for various company plant, pipeline and related facilities construction projects.
• Assist in the development of Project Scopes, Engineering / Design Scopes, and Construction Scopes of Work, for use in the establishment of contracts with third parties.
• Attend project meetings to obtain full understanding of customer needs and scope definitions, and to provide technical input toward efficient and effective designs.
• Assist in the review of man hour estimates and work schedules to assure efficiency in the execution of projects.
• Coordinate the distribution of design packages related to projects to ensure that all stakeholders are allowed input, and that all necessary information is exchanged.
• Provide design and drafting services for time / budget critical projects.
• Provide design and drafting services associated with the preliminary development of potential projects.
• Create parts lists by performing material take-offs to ensure the timely availability of items.
• Maintain record of documents and correspondence pertaining to technical design issues throughout the development of projects.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of Company standard drawings.
• Maintain a high level of expertise in necessary areas of design and drafting and ensure access to specialty resources and technology.
• Provide necessary guidance and instruction to support staff so to ensure efficiency in the daily operation of the department.
• Assist in the development and implementation of specifications and procedures related to the handling of department business to facilitate lower costs in the creation and maintenance of drawings and documentation.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, purchasing agents, inspectors, engineering contractors, and construction contractors relating to design drawing content, materials and construction issues.
• Coordinate with Project Managers on design and project logistical issues to assure effective, linear progress of the project.
• Assist in the drafting associated with daily operation of the system.
• Provide guidance so to enhance the ability of others to obtain required information through the use of departmentally developed tools and methods.
• Assist in the development and implementation of techniques for more efficient utilization of CADD and recommending and specifying appropriate drafting software applications.
• Participate in preliminary project site surveys, to identify potential constraints and any existing system points of connection.
• Facilitate and maintain records regarding technical communications among stakeholders, including Project Management, Operations, Company Technical Service Departments, and Third Parties.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Company standards, specifications and procedures.
• Must be willing and able to travel by air and/or automobile to facility sites as required.

 The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications.

• High school diploma or equivalency with some college or technical school training.
• A two-year college drafting degree or technical schooling with emphasis on CADD design is preferred.

• Minimum of 8 years pertinent design experience with 5 years project coordination experience is required.

• Ability to mentor less experienced I&E Design Coordinators.
• Relevant level of drafting and design experience with some project coordination experience.
• Prefer strong plant and/or pipeline related design experience.
• Relevant level of CADD experience with recent AutoCAD experience.