Department: Engineering / Maintenance
Reports To: Engineering Supervisor / Design Engineer
- The AutoCAD Operator is responsible for preparing, modifying, updating, and maintaining technical drawings, engineering layouts, schematics, and documentation using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software.
- The role supports engineering, maintenance, projects, and plant operations by producing accurate 2D and 3D drawings in accordance with company standards, engineering specifications, and project requirements.
- The successful candidate must possess strong drafting skills, engineering drawing interpretation capability, attention to detail, and proficiency in AutoCAD and related design software within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Prepare Engineering Drawings: Develop detailed mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, piping, structural, and civil engineering drawings using AutoCAD software based on engineering requirements.
- Update and Revise Existing Drawings: Modify and maintain "as-built" drawings, layouts, schematics, and technical documentation to reflect plant modifications and project changes.
- Interpret Engineering Designs and Specifications: Review engineering sketches, calculations, blueprints, and project instructions to accurately convert concepts into technical drawings.
- Generate Plant Layouts and Equipment Drawings: Prepare plant layouts, equipment arrangement drawings, piping layouts, utility routing plans, and fabrication details for maintenance and project activities.
- Maintain Drawing Control and Documentation: Organize, archive, and manage engineering drawings, revision histories, document registers, and electronic records in accordance with document control procedures.
- Support Engineering and Project Teams: Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and project personnel to provide technical drafting support for maintenance projects, new installations, plant upgrades, and shutdown activities.
- Ensure Compliance with Engineering Standards: Ensure all drawings comply with applicable engineering standards, drafting conventions, company specifications, safety requirements, and quality control procedures.
Basic Technical Competencies and Skills:
The ideal candidate should demonstrate competency in:
- Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and 3D drafting.
- Strong knowledge of engineering drawing standards and drafting principles.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, and instrumentation drawings.
- Preparation of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), layouts, schematics, and fabrication drawings.
- Knowledge of document control and drawing management systems.
- Understanding of engineering symbols, dimensions, tolerances, and specifications.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Knowledge of CAD software such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D, SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar applications.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet project deadlines.
Qualification and Experience
Educational Qualification:
- National Diploma (ND) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Drafting Technology, Engineering Design, or a related technical discipline;
- Trade Test Grade I, II, and III in Drafting, Technical Drawing, Mechanical Engineering Trades, Building Services, or a related technical field.
Professional Certification (Added Advantage):
- AutoCAD Professional Certification.
- Autodesk Certified User (ACU) or Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP).
- CAD Design Certification.
- Engineering Design and Drafting Certification.
- Document Control Certification.
- Minimum of Five (5) years' industrial experience in AutoCAD drafting, engineering design support, plant documentation, project engineering, manufacturing, fertilizer, oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, construction, or related industrial environments.
- Proven experience in preparing engineering drawings, equipment layouts, piping drawings, electrical schematics, structural drawings, and as-built documentation will be an added advantage.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and under minimal supervision.
- Excellent time management and multitasking capability.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.