Coordinator, Senior I & E Design (Midland, TX)

The Senior I&E Design Coordinator works closely with the Project Manager, Field Engineering, Operations and Maintenance on multiple large capital projects, to coordinate the development of projects from inception to completion. 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.

The Senior I & E Design Coordinator reports to the Design Services Supervisor. The Senior I&E Design Coordinator works closely with the Project Manager, Field Engineering, Operations and Maintenance on multiple large capital projects, to coordinate the development of projects from inception to completion. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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.