Kinder Morgan Hiring For Senior Drafter at Houston, TX Full Time

Position Description

Position Description:
The Sr. Drafter position is to assist the Lead Measurement Designer with Reimbursable and O&M budget projects. This position will be responsible for creating and maintaining Mechanical (Piping, Civil & Structural) drawings in AutoCAD drawing environment, for Measurement stations, Compressor stations and Pipeline appurtenances for natural gas facilities. Some assigned projects will vary in size and complexity and at times work independently or with the request from the Lead Measurement Designer to help in a multi-discipline team setting with Project Managers, Design Engineers, and Drafters. Duties and Responsibilities to include the following:
• Completes Mechanical drafting projects related to meter and compressor stations.
• Creates drawings using various software applications i.e. (AutoCAD, CADWorx)
• Completes mechanical drawings required by the natural gas transmission industry including, but not limited to: Plot Plans, P&ID’s, 3D Models, BOM’s, Piping and Civil plans and details.
• Ability to work with Design Group Engineers in defining project scopes.
• Primary quality control provider for projects which are managed internally and those that are assigned to 3rd party engineering companies.
• Works in conjunction with CADD drafters and technicians to complete assigned projects.
• Exercises and applies commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures required by the natural gas pipeline industry.
• Establishes and monitors deadlines for assigned tasks and projects which vary in size and complexity.
• Conducts own quality QA/QC reviews of all drawings and drawing packages before submitting to the Lead Measurement Designer for issuance.
• Attends Project Managers Conference calls or Project Kickoff meetings when invited by the Lead Measurement Designer or Supervisor.
• Helps to develop completed drawing packages for IFA (Issued for Approval), IFB (Issued for Bid) and IFC (Issued for Construction) in accordance with the KM standard drawing format.
• Utilizes raster editing software.
• Able to work with Company document management system (Blue Cielo Meridian system) or equivalent DM systems.
• Works with x-ref supported drawing files.
• Works as a team player with the Lead Measurement Designer, Project Manager, Design Engineer and the Design team to establish various types of Construction Drawing Packages.
• Learns and incorporates terminology and acronyms of the natural gas industry into drawings and related work outputs.
• Ability to work on both As-built projects and Construction Projects Simultaneously.

Position Requirements

Position Requirements and Skills:
• A Minimum of 10 years in 3D Piping and Civil Drafting.
• Knowledge and experience using Windows operating systems.
• 3D modeling experience required utilizing CADWorx
• Must have good communication skills, written & verbal, work with minimal supervision, and simultaneously manage multiple projects to meet scheduled deadlines.
• Previous experience in the natural gas transmission industry is preferred.
• Overtime occasionally may be required and expected as project deadlines require.
• Working knowledge of 3D piping design in regard to compressor and meter station facilities
• Knowledge and ability to edit scanned drawings using AutoCAD Raster Design software.
• Familiarity with reinforced concrete and structural steel detail. Education:
• Associates degree or equivalent experience is required. Working Conditions:
• Office cubicle, CADD station
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Position may require lifting of up to 25lbs
• Occasional field visits may be required

COVID VACCINATION REQUIREMENT: As a federal contractor, Kinder Morgan must adhere to federal guidelines that require many of its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Accordingly, all new hire employees must be vaccinated before they begin work. This requirement is subject to accommodations for religious and medical reasons under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and possible state and local laws.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.