Description
Job Summary:
A technical professional with solid experience in preparing technical drawings within their area of specialization, based on sketches or general engineering information.
Key Highlights:
1. Significant and interesting projects in the Process and Chemicals sector.
2. Flexible work arrangements that balance needs.
3. Commitment to continuous professional development.
Wood is seeking a Senior Civil Designer to join its Process and Chemicals business unit. This opportunity is located in Capital Federal, Argentina.
**The Role**
A technical professional with solid experience in preparing technical drawings within their area of specialization, based on sketches or general engineering and design information, in accordance with established standards and procedures.
**Our Clients and Projects Designing the future. Transforming the world.**
The Process and Chemicals business of Wood is a leading player in key market sectors, including traditional refining, petrochemicals, specialty chemicals, advanced materials, hydrogen production, and CCUS. We offer a full range of engineering and project management services and are leading integrators in the refinery and petrochemical facilities market, driving innovation in sustainable fuels and advanced materials for the energy transition.
**What We Offer**
* Significant and interesting projects delivered to industry leaders in the Process and Chemicals sector.
* Flexible work arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs.
* Commitment to diversity and inclusion across our entire organization, with employee networks dedicated to giving voice to all employees.
* Flexible benefits package that can be tailored to your lifestyle.
* Commitment to continuous professional development through personalized development plans.
* Global connections with industry-leading experts.
* Prepare technical drawings in accordance with company and industry standards and codes, based on equipment specifications, as well as detailed drawings to expedite the completion of engineering deliverables.
* Prepare drawings involving layouts, designs, calculations, and material take-offs.
* Work on assigned tasks involving a variety of design procedures and techniques.
* Record observations, perform calculations, and prepare reports on assigned tasks.
* Perform designs, drawings, and verification work based on supplied basic data.
* Design and produce detailed drawings from sketches involving complex calculations and application of fundamental engineering principles.
* Establish project design standards and supervise compliance.
* Identify cost-effective solutions to design problems.
* Assist in preparing bid evaluations.
* Design and build models, prototypes, processes, or equipment; collect and evaluate data, make recommendations, and prepare reports.
* Prepare time, quantity, material, and labor estimates required for testing, installation, fabrication, design, or construction activities.
* Generate material take-offs from completed designs.
* At higher levels of experience, may act as coordinator on small projects and prepare specifications for complex equipment, processes, etc.
* Ensure design quality, technical accuracy in drawing preparation, material quantities, etc., including review of others’ work at more senior levels.
* Plan assigned work effectively and obtain/provide information in coordination with the project team and line manager, adhering to schedules to control man-hours and achieve objectives.
* Conduct site visits/supervision and contribute to site visit reports.
**Requirements:**
* Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline.
**Knowledge, Skills and Experience:**
* Knowledge of related engineering principles and practices, plus diversified training and experience in the field of activity is required.
* Ability to interpret key documents, including: engineering standards, piping material specifications, P&IDs, and line lists.
* Technical orientation, with mechanical aptitude, mathematical skills, and talent for translating intangible concepts into practical project plans.
* Competent user of AutoCAD and Navisworks software.
**Personal Attributes:**
* Enjoys applying complex theoretical principles in practical settings.
* Self-motivated and completes assigned tasks to improve overall team performance.
* Willing to undertake new tasks and learn new technical topics/skills.
* Continuously develops own knowledge and skills.
* Resourceful, logical, and methodical.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Good communicator.
Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara — a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com
**Diversity Statement**We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.