I&E Designer, Senior

Audubon is currently seeking an I&E Designer, Senior to join our Team in our Metairie, LA office.  The I&E Designer will perform assignments associated with designing instrument and electrical equipment, components, structures or systems.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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• Prepare detailed drawings of parts and assemblies from layouts, designs and working drawings including necessary projections, sectional views and standard specifications.
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• Interpret verbal or written direction to initiate a preliminary design.
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• Perform sizing and electrical load calculations such as cable sizing, conduit sizing, voltage drop, and cable tray using charts and tables, as required to complete work assignments.
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• Develop or assist in the development of control circuits for instrument components and motors.
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• Perform and/or review lighting photometric calculations and control.
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• Prepare parts lists, procurement lists, bills of material (BOM) and specifications when drawings are complete. Revise lists, drawings and BOM consistent with engineering changes.
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• Implement revisions and change control per company standards at the direction of senior level designers and engineers.
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• Assemble information and reference drawings from a variety of sources.
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• Continually look for product improvements and cost reductions.
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• Determine and initiate drawings/models based on optimal views relative to communicating construction desires as applicable.
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• Assist with performing field surveys, documenting existing conditions, and/or recommending various design solutions.
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• Check field red-lined drawings and generate accurate as-built drawings as needed.
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• Review and assist in preparation of Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals.
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• Design components or portions of systems, and modify existing designs to develop or improve them.
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• Utilize 2D or 3D computer aided design software to create layouts of instrument systems, devices and components and create fabrication and assembly drawings.
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• Create documentation required to process Engineering Change Orders (ECO).
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• Utilize engineering sketches, specifications and supporting documents in the designing, detailing, documenting, and verifying of instrument parts, subassemblies, assemblies or system configurations.
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• Identify dimensions, angles, curvatures, tolerances and materials necessary for optimal construction.
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• Analyze the effect of proposed changes for proper fit and/or interference problems and recommend possible solutions or alternate construction options.
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• Produce drawings and deliverables utilizing company standards within project-approved schedule and budget.
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• Maintain proper file management in accordance with company and industry standards.
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• Interact and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants.
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• Perform field data gathering when requested by supervisor or manager.
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• Track and maintain a continued awareness of overall schedule and budget for assigned projects.
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• Comply with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations.
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• Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to your supervisor.
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EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

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• High School Diploma or GED required.
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• Associate’s Degree from a Technical Institution preferred.
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• 7+ years of experience preferred.
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• AutoCAD software experience required.
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• PDMS software experience preferred.
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• Microsoft Office software experience preferred.
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• CARS software experience preferred.
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• Field experience preferred.
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• Experience in oil & gas, onshore gas processing, hydrocarbon storage and transportation, chemical.
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• Manufacturing or refining industry required.
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• Small/Medium project lead experience preferred.
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• Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems.
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• Ability to comprehend instructions and request clarification as necessary.
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• Ability to work in a team oriented environment.
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• Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
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• Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
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• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
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• Ability to read and understand drawing markups to determine drafting requirements.
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• Ability to utilize conventional drafting tools and CAD software to execute drafting requirements.
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• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
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No Recruiters, please!

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