What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Pipe Detailer position at Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC?
Responsibilities
Brasfield & Gorrie, a leading General Contractor in the Southeast, is searching for an experienced Senior Pipe Detailer to join our expanding Utilities team at our Birmingham, Alabama office. We are in search of a candidate with both field experience and expertise in detailing and drafting.
Responsibilities and Essential Duties include the following (other duties may be assigned):
Education - Skills - Knowledge - Qualifications & Experience
Brasfield & Gorrie, a leading General Contractor in the Southeast, is searching for an experienced Senior Pipe Detailer to join our expanding Utilities team at our Birmingham, Alabama office. We are in search of a candidate with both field experience and expertise in detailing and drafting.
Responsibilities and Essential Duties include the following (other duties may be assigned):
- Create 3D detailed drawings, based on 2D construction documents, for mechanical piping and process piping fabrication
- Produce detailed piping submittal packages for review and approval by the Engineer
- Produce detailed construction drawings with accurate and clearly labeled measurements, guides, materials and finish specifications used for installation
- Responsible for creating requests for information (RFI's), and proposing solutions to those RFI's
- Interface with designers and engineers, providing feedback, suggestions, and proposed changes
- Utilize point clouds and 3D computer models to retrofit new pipe and equipment into existing utility systems
- Regularly communicate with project managers, superintendents, field engineers, vendors, subcontractors and field fabrication/installation personnel to obtain and convey the information needed to complete the technical layout and coordination assignments
- Order, schedule and track piping materials for projects
- Perform value engineering evaluation on piping systems
- Perform clash detection and other required coordination for piping systems and integral process equipment systems
- Perform project site visits to obtain field measurements
Education - Skills - Knowledge - Qualifications & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or related field is preferred; Or related construction experience
- 3 years of detailing and drafting experience preferred.
- 3 years of field experience preferred.
- Knowledge of mechanical and piping construction methods and system designs, particularly for water /wastewater facilities and industrial industries including knowledge of ductile, carbon steel, stainless steel, and concrete pipe and related accessories
- Ability to read process mechanical and civil drawings and specifications
- Understanding of piping/mechanical systems installation
- Ability to coordinate pipe with other disciplines in a 3D design environment
- Understanding of most cost-effective pipe routing and equipment location
- Understanding of piping supports and anchors
- Ability to understand and apply information given through the submittal process
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, Revit and/or other mechanical piping design software
- Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills
- Extreme attention to detail and ability to work independently
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new mechanical piping technologies and practices
