Computer Aided Design Technician

Position Description :

• Support the Document Management Team by performing various functions using AutoCAD and Vault to manipulate plant drawings in support of Engineering Staff and others.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor. Maintain and update electronic drawings for electrical plant to reflect the most current information for periodical changes and updates.
• Ensure databases of all files contain the most accurate information for efficient planning of future system upgrades and improvements.

Technical Requirements:

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Vault Create, maintain and update drawings of mechanical and electrical systems of the energy plant.
• Review and edit detailed drawings, plans and maps through AutoCAD; Export, archive and import drawing files from engineers.
• Conduct field investigations to locate and verify various structures
• Establish design plan permits using AutoCAD programs.
• Maintain quality assurance and quality control of the data management system (Autodesk Vault)
• Coordinate the exchange of data with internal and external customers
• Provide reliable service, accurate information and necessary resources in the performance of job duties; answer questions of peers, Company staff and field personnel, supervisory staff, and external stakeholders.
• Assist other CAD specialists by performing quality control checks on new CAD data.
• Provide training and support for lesser-experienced personnel.

Desired Experience:

• Experience with AutoCAD and Vault Working knowledge of, but not limited to the following: Engineering Drawings for Mechanical, Structural and Civil; Diagrams for Electrical and Control; Piping and Instrument Diagram's Maps; Maintenance and Operational manuals; Drawing Standards, Documentation and Safety Procedures; Electric circuits and other forms of electrical maps concerning Company infrastructure; Equipment and Operational Practices for Coal Fire Power Plant and Gas Combustion Turbine Units; Software Applications (i.e. AutoCad Autodesk Vault (drawing Database), Footprints, ePets);
• Related industry, organizational and departmental policies, practices, and procedures; legal guidelines, ordinances, and laws; Ability to understand and apply governmental accounting practices in maintenance of financial records; Ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals; compute rates, ratios and percentages; Ability use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.) and use standard office equipment (computer, telephone, copier, etc.).

• HS graduate High School Diploma or GED Preferred coursework to include: Mechanical and Architectural Drafting (AutoCad 1 and 2) Industrial Drafting & Design/Piping & Mechanical Design Academic, Drafting and Design
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience CAD designing/drafting role Special Training required to be completed within one (1) year of hire, to include: Confined Space Entry Substation Entry Protocol Transmission High Line Entry Protocol Florida Coordinating Committee MOT Certified Courses Defensive Driving Autodesk Vault (Drawing data base) ArcMap Safety