Senior Piping Designer / Drafter (Contract)
Location: Sarnia, ON
Contract Length: 12 Months
Employment Type: Contract / Contingent
Position Overview
Our client, a midstream company, is seeking a Senior Piping Designer / Drafter to work a 1-year contract in Sarnia, ON. This role will involve a balanced mix of piping design and drafting responsibilities, with approximately 50% of time dedicated to piping design activities and 50% to technical drafting and drawing development.
The ideal candidate will have 10-20 years of experience in piping design within industrial environments and be capable of independently developing piping layouts, detailed drawings, and design documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and modify piping layouts and designs for industrial facilities.
- Maintain and update facility drawings, engineering documents, and vendor equipment information (OEM).
- Assist facility personnel with document search, retrieval, and troubleshooting of archived information.
- Create and maintain piping drawings, including plans, sections, isometrics, and details.
- Produce accurate drafting deliverables in accordance with project requirements and company standards.
- Support the preparation and revision of engineering design packages.
- Coordinate with engineering and project teams to incorporate design changes and resolve drawing issues.
- Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, and constructability.
- Ensure compliance with applicable industry codes, standards, and client specifications.
Required Qualifications
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Engineering Design and Drafting Technology or related.
- 10-20 years of experience in piping design and drafting.
- Strong background in industrial facilities, such as oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery, chemical, or related industries.
- Proven experience producing detailed piping drawings and layouts.
- Proficiency with industry-standard CAD and design software.
- Proficiency in the use of AutoCAD is required.
- Advanced computer skills in MS Excel, MS Office, and Adobe Professional.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and design requirements.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting brownfield or plant-based projects.
- Familiarity with piping codes and industry best practices.
- Previous experience working in refinery, petrochemical, or heavy industrial environments.
Compensation: $60–$75/hr depending on experience, classification, and contract structure. Final compensation will be determined based on candidate qualifications and client requirements.
Vacancy Status: This posting is to fill a current vacancy for a contract assignment.
AI Disclosure: AI tools may be used to support resume screening.
About Airswift:
Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.
