Mechanical Designer - Refinery

Position: Mechanical Designer
Type: Contract
Location: San Francisco Bay Area

Pay: $65 to $80/hr DOE
Duration: Up to 6 months +
Work Schedule – 9/80 work schedule
Oil & Gas Industry Exp Required)(petroleum/chemical industry required)
AutoCAD 2D/3D

Mechanical Designer with refinery and oil and gas experience is needed for a contract, possible temp to direct hire opportunity. Fixed Equipment, Fire Heaters, Heat Exchangers, Pressure Vessel Projects. EPC experience is preferred. Candidate must be local or able to relocate quickly.

Job Description:

Uses computer-aided design equipment and/or graphic tools to model mechanical equipment or perform studies required for the design of Fixed Equipment, Fire Heaters, Heat Exchangers, Pressure Vessels commonly found in petroleum refineries or chemical plants.
Gathers information, makes studies, performs calculations, and prepares original rough layouts and sketches to present design proposal.
Designs components or portions of systems, and modifies existing designs to develop or improve them.
Coordinates design criteria with engineering and planning group in accordance with contractual specifications.
Complete understanding and application of technical principles, theories and concepts in the field.
General knowledge of other related disciplines.
Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives
10+ years of experience in petroleum/chemical industry required, drafting/design and related coursework
Candidate should be experienced user of AutoCAD 2D and 3D (PDS or similar modeling software experience is a plus)
Knowledge of Fixed Equipment, Fire Heaters, Heat Exchangers, Pressure Vessels

Job Details

Mechanical Designer