Job Overview:

The Associate Piping Designer is an entry-level position, and their work is completed with close supervision and support. They work within clearly defined standard operating procedures and scientific methods and adhere to quality guidelines. The Associate Piping Designer should have basic skills in an analytical or scientific method or operational process and appropriate licenses/training certifications.

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

- Assist in the preparation of detailed drawings and deliverables of high technical quality and consistent presentation, ensuring clarity and constructability
- Gain experience in the following work areas:
- Design
- 2D drafting
- 3D drafting and model creation

- Develop basic technical skills to complete assigned work
- Principal/ Senior Designer appraised of all activities, progress and concerns
- Become fully familiar with the Project Scope of Work, specifications, schedule, and inter-discipline requirements
- Assist in developing Plant Design and 3D Modelling and discipline under the close supervision of a senior designer
- Use communication skills to exchange ideas and information effectively
- Apply basic analytical skills and operational procedures to perform straightforward activities




- Use standard operating procedures to guide own work and solve standard problems

Reports to:

Project: Lead Piping Designer

Functional: Department Manager

Liaise With: Designers and Engineers

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education:

- High School graduate with a diploma in Mechanical Design or Drafting in a related discipline or equivalent experience
- Entry level to less than 3 years drafting and/or design
- Detailed knowledge of 2D CAD and /or other drafting software
- Proactive and willing to learn
- Adaptable for business traveling/assignments

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📌 Associate Piping Designer (Chennai)
🏢 McDermott
📍 Chennai