What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audubon Companies is hiring: Automation Designer in Houston position at Audubon Companies?
Audubon is currently seeking an Automation Designer to join our team in our Houston, TX Office. The Automation Designer will lead the design of I&E projects and provide technical expertise over I&E design deliverables.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :
Key Areas of Responsibility will include :
- 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 electrical load calculations such as cable sizing, conduit sizing, voltage drop, and cable tray using charts and tables, as required to complete work assignments.
- Develop or assist in the development of control circuits for instrument components and motors.
- Prepare parts lists, procurement lists, bills of material (BOM) and specifications when drawings are complete. Revise lists, drawings and BOM consistent with engineering changes.
- Implement revisions and change control per company standards.
- Assemble information and reference drawings from a variety of sources.
- 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.
- Check field red-lined drawings and generate accurate as-built drawings as needed.
- 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 instrument systems, devices and components and create fabrication and assembly drawings.
- Utilize engineering sketches, specifications and supporting documents in the designing, detailing, documenting, and verifying of instrument parts, subassemblies, assemblies or system configurations.
- Identify dimensions, angles, curvatures, tolerances and materials necessary for optimal construction.
- Analyze the effect of proposed changes for proper fit and / or interference problems and recommend possible solutions or alternate construction options.
- Produce drawings and deliverables utilizing company standards within project-approved schedule and budget.
- Maintain proper file management in accordance with company and industry standards.
- Interact and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants.
- Perform field data gathering when requested by supervisor or manager.
- Track and maintain a continued awareness of overall schedule and budget for assigned projects.
- Adhere to company quality standards and follow engineering checking and approval procedures.
- 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.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS :
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required for the position :
No Recruiters, please!
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
