Audubon Companies

Prepare detailed design packages including drawings, calculations, and bills of material while ensuring accuracy and code compliance. | At least 15 years experience in oil and gas or related fields with proficiency in AutoCAD and CADWorx, and a high school diploma or associate degree. | Audubon is currently seeking a Civil/Structural Designer, Senior to join our team in our Houston, TX Office.  The Civil/Structural Designer, Senior will perform assignments associated with designing civil/structural equipment, components, structures or systems.   PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Prepare complete design packages that may include, but not be limited to, preliminary, conceptual, and construction deliverables as well as engineering calculations. * Prepare detailed drawings of parts and assemblies from layouts, designs and working drawings including necessary projections, sectional views and standard specifications. * Interpret verbal or written direction to initiate a preliminary design. * Perform sizing and load calculations associated with foundations and simple-span beams, using charts and tables, as required, to complete work assignments. * Check detailed sketches and drawings for project applicability and optimal construction. * Check and verify accuracy of drawings prepared by others. * Prepare bills of material (BOM) and specifications when drawings are complete. Revise drawings and BOM consistent with engineering changes. * Implement revisions and change control per company standards at the direction of engineers. * Assemble information and reference drawings from a variety of sources. * Continually look for product improvements and cost reductions. * Confirm specification and code compliance, equipment compatibility, and optimal cost savings. * Assist with performing field surveys, documenting existing conditions, and/or recommending various design solutions. * Ensure accuracy of completed drawings before final release and verify drawings meet company and industry standards. * Check field red-lined drawings and generate accurate as-built drawings as needed. * Assist with proposal compilation utilizing computer aided design equipment and/or graphic tools to prepare high-level layouts and sketches.   EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: * High School Diploma or GED required * Associate’s Degree from a Technical Institution preferred * Minimum of 15 years of experience preferred * AutoCAD software experience required * CADWorx software experience required * PDMS software experience preferred * Microsoft Office software experience preferred * Field experience required * Advance Steel preferred * Experience in offshore oil & gas, onshore gas processing, hydrocarbon storage and transportation, chemical manufacturing or refining industry required * Small/Medium project lead experience required * Large project lead experience preferred * Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems * Ability to comprehend instructions and request clarification as necessary * Ability to work in a team oriented environment * Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea * Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal   Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled   No recruiters please!

Design modular oil and gas processing skids and mechanical equipment while managing fabrication deliverables and ensuring compliance with HSSE standards. | At least 15 years experience with proficiency in AutoCAD, CADWorx, and Isogen; high school diploma required, associate degree preferred. | Opero Energy is currently seeking a Senior Piping Designer to join our team in our Houston, TX Fabrication Office. The Senior Piping Designer will perform assignments associated with designing modular oil & gas processing skids, mechanical equipment, structural steel layout and working on fabrication deliverables such as Isometric spools, Piping Plans & Elevations, Plot Plans, General Arrangements, Transportation Plans, Vessel fabrication details, P&ID’s/PFD’s and Junction Box drawings.    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Comply with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations. * Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to your supervisor. * Understanding of what is required to shop fabricate or field construct the project, knowing how components go together and in what order is essential. * Initiate drawings following instructions of engineer, designer, supervisor, specifications and/or sketches. * Prepare complete design packages which may include, but not be limited to, preliminary, conceptual and construction deliverables as well as engineering calculations. * Assist with stress analysis, compiling construction specifications, equipment and material procurement, calculations, and estimates. * Prepare parts lists, procurement lists, bills of material (BOM) and specifications when drawings are complete. * Implement revisions and change control per company standards at the direction of engineers.  * Confirm specification and code compliance, equipment compatibility, and optimal cost savings. * Assist with performing field surveys, documenting existing conditions, and/or recommending various design solutions. * Ensure accuracy of completed drawings before final release and verify drawings meet company and industry standards * Continually look for product improvements and cost reductions. * Determine and initiate drawings/models based on optimal views relative to communicating construction desires as applicable. * Assist with performing field surveys, documenting existing conditions, and/or recommending various design solutions. * Design components or portions of systems and modify existing designs to develop or improve them. * Utilize 2D or 3D computer aided design software to create layouts of Piping systems, devices and components, and create fabrication and assembly drawings. * Maintain proper file management in accordance with company and industry standards. * Project tracking is essential, keeping up with a pipe spool tracker and drawing register throughout the project life cycle is needed for project success. Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibilities: * All employees are responsible for supporting Audubon Companies’ Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures. This includes: * Performing duties in a manner that protects personal and team health and safety * Participating in required HSE training, meetings, and reporting activities * Identifying and reporting hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions * Following safe work practices and complying with applicable regulatory requirements EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: * High School Diploma or GED required. * Associate’s Degree from a Technical Institution preferred. * Minimum of 15 years of experience required. * Isogen software experience is required. * Current AutoCAD software experience required. * Current CADWorx suite of software or AutoCAD Plant 3D software experience required, CADWorx Structure is a plus. * Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions is required. * Ability to work in a team-oriented environment is required. * Ability to read process flow diagrams and process & instrumentation diagrams is required. * Microsoft Office software experience required. * Field experience/fabrication shop experience is required. * Strong knowledge and understanding of Process & Instrumentation Diagrams & Process Flow Diagrams is required. * Strong piping knowledge of materials for piping construction is required. * Experience with drafting isometrics, general arrangements, vessel fabrication drawings, plot plans, piping plans and required. * Being able to work with and manage a team of designers is required. * Previous experience with equipment layout and piping design of process skids is required. * Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems. * Ability to comprehend instructions and request clarification as necessary. * Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea. * Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal. * Ability to read and understand drawing markups to determine drafting requirements. * Ability to utilize conventional drafting tools and CAD software to execute drafting requirements. * Ability to read and understand engineering drawings. * Good time management skills. * Knowledge of CADWorx Spec Editor is a plus. No Recruiters, please! Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Oversee design and drafting activities, provide technical guidance, and ensure deliverables meet project requirements. | Associate degree or equivalent with significant industrial or energy facility design experience and proficiency in design software and team leadership. | JOB DESCRIPTION: Audubon is currently seeking a Lead Designer to join our team in the Houston, TX office. The Lead Designer will be responsible for leading design and drafting activities for assigned projects. Provides technical direction and guidance to designers and drafters and ensures that design deliverables are accurate, coordinated, constructible, and completed in accordance with project requirements.   PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Lead the development of plans, layouts, models, details, and construction documents. * Assign and coordinate work performed by designers and drafters. * Review drawings and design deliverables for accuracy, quality, and consistency. * Coordinate design activities with engineers, project managers, clients, vendors, and field personnel. * Identify design conflicts and support the development of practical solutions. * Monitor design progress, schedules, and deliverable requirements. * Support site visits, field verification, and preparation of as-built documentation. * Promote compliance with company, client, industry, and safety standards. Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibilities: * All employees are responsible for supporting Audubon Companies’ Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures. This includes: * Performing duties in a manner that protects personal and team health and safety * Participating in required HSE training, meetings, and reporting activities * Identifying and reporting hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions * Following safe work practices and complying with applicable regulatory requirements EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: * Associate degree, technical training, or equivalent experience preferred. * Significant experience in industrial, transmission, processing, or energy facility design. * Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, 3D modeling software, or discipline-specific design tools. * Demonstrated ability to lead design teams and coordinate multidisciplinary deliverables. No Recruiters, please!   Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled