Sr. Structural Checker [IST Cambridge, ON]

Senior Piping Checkers are responsible for checking the technical requirements of the detailed drafting design of piping systems associated with plant piping, process modules and equipment layout including 3D models and 2D drawings and providing feedback and technical guidance to the design team. This position interfaces with the respective drafting coordinator or technical lead as well as the respective project engineer and provides progress updates to the respective design manager. Senior Piping Checkers complete advanced, complex, and confidential tasks requiring a strong understanding of engineering principles and a high standard of designing and drafting skill.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts detailed checking and reporting of piping drawings such as field drawings, spools, and assembly components
• Checks layouts and isometrics

• Checks piping 3D models

• Collaborate with Piping Designers and Drafters, Engineering disciplines, and Fabrication staff

• Assists design staff
• Provides weekly progress and status reports
• Assists with standards development

Prerequisites

Education

• Diploma in Engineering Design Drafting Technology (EDDT) or recognized equivalent in piping design

Experience

• 12 years minimum piping design experience
• 5 years minimum checking experience

• Fabrication shop drafting and checking experience

• Strong design skills in piping systems, structural supports

• Proficiency in AutoCAD / Navisworks 2020 and higher

• 5 years minimum experience within 3D environments

Other

• Solid knowledge of the ASME code (latest edition) for checking piping designs
• Solid understanding of design and drafting practices of piping components for process piping, structural, and equipment

• Skills in Microsoft Excel

• As a condition of employment, employees are required upon hire to sign a Drug-Free Workplace Agreement, a Conflict-of-Interest Agreement, and Confidentiality and Invention Agreement

Required Skills and Abilities

• Highly motivated to excel in a competitive environment
• Willingness to learn new skills on demand

• Strong technical English communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong command of the English language
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent organizational, time management, and planning skills
• Ability to meet objectives while working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and strict deadlines
• Adaptable to changing demands
• Ability to take independent action to accomplish objectives
• Excellent reading, research, and analytical skills
• Ability to interpret and utilize complex information
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to monitor the quality of own work
• Advanced mathematics and science skills
• Problem solving
• Ability to resolve technical problems
• Ability to create systems for checking accuracy
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions

Relationships

Internal

• Must work in a team environment
• Attends meetings and liaises with Piping Designers, multidisciplinary Designers and Drafters, Engineering, and Fabrication staff
• Confers with shop and departmental personnel while gathering information
• May be required to prepare internal reports

External

• Not applicable

Authority Level

• Technical decisions are routine in nature and will follow precedents and procedures
• Manager is readily available for assistance and guidance
• Work is reviewed for accuracy and conformance with prescribed procedures

Work Environment

Specific Work Conditions

• Performs work in an office setting and requires the need to deal with a diversity of people when responding to interdepartmental inquiries

• Copes with frequent interruption and changing priorities

• Attends meetings at other buildings

Physical Requirements

• Requires ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods using a computer, reading manuals, etc…
• Manual dexterity for data input, paperwork and use of standard office equipment and software

• Wears company-standard PPE when entering fabrication shops or visiting project sites. Project site PPE includes CSA approved steel toed boots and long pants

• Involves walking on uneven ground in yards and at project sites

Performance Measures

Time Management

• Undertakes effective daily planning to assure tasks are completed on time
• Maintains a professional attitude under time constraints and changing priorities

Accuracy

• Approaches work methodically and with precision
• The outcome of work is complete and error free
• Identifies proper standards and codes
• Consistently monitors the accuracy of work performed by self and others
• Contacts appropriate departments and personnel to resolve discrepancies
• Monitors and evaluates work processes and develops new work procedures as necessary
• Presented reports within the scope of the position that are error free and professional

Communication Skills

• Understands and follows written and oral directions
• Communicates effectively and diplomatically with diverse individuals
• Communicates complex information and ideas and provide clear explanations to internal and external clients
• Ensures the flow of information in all necessary directions at the right time
• Reads, interprets, and utilizes complex materials, computer-based designs, drawings, specialized technical manuals, and specifications
• Maintains a positive working relationship with other staff

Quantity and Quality of Work

• Consistently produces error free work within appropriate timeframe
• Effectively deals with changing priorities in order to meet tight deadlines while maintaining a professional manner
• Keeps abreast of new technology, systems, processes, and regulations

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this document are not meant to be an exhaustive list but rather an overview of the job. The employee is responsible for completing all duties necessary to help fulfill departmental goals.