CAD Administration Designer
Location: Warrington
Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across various markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs.
This commitment is delivered by an experienced workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance, and quality.
As a CAD Administration Designer, your activities will include the following:
* Modifying, customising, and configuring AutoCAD Plant 3D setup in accordance with company and customer standards.
* Creating and maintaining piping specifications and catalogues, and customising report files for Plant 3D projects.
* Overseeing technical aspects of the implementation and support of Autodesk and other design applications.
* Providing technical support to project designers and engineers regarding CAD applications.
* Participating in the development and review of standard practices and procedures utilised in design development.
* Providing hands-on admin support for CAD and PDM systems (e.g. Autodesk Vault), including user creation and access management.
* Liaising with 3rd party vendors to resolve CAD & PDM issues.
* Coordinating with IT to ensure optimal CAD system performance.
* Supporting the continuous improvement of CAD processes and workflows.
* Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to CAD tools.
* Providing technical hands-on support and mentoring in the proper use of 3D CAD.
* Managing templates, reports, customisations, and preferences.
* Producing and developing design deliverables including: 3D models, GA drawings, Piping Isometrics, and relevant schedules.
* Supporting the Lead Designer in the production of Mechanical and Piping designs within single discipline, multi-discipline engineering, EPCM or EPC projects.
* Participating in internal and external design reviews supporting the Lead Designer & Engineering Project Manager.
* Assisting Engineers with the selection of mechanical equipment including valves, strainers, pumps, and piping.
Your profile
* Demonstrable experience (typically 5+ years) in a CAD Administration role using Plant 3D and as a designer involved with plant layout and piping systems.
* Experience in developing pipe support catalogue within Plant 3D.
* Experience in design and EPC projects within the Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Energy, Utilities, Chemicals, or Food sectors.
* Extensive knowledge of Plant 3D and capable of carrying designs using the software without supervision.
* Sound knowledge of mechanical and piping engineering and design, with an understanding of other disciplines (Instrumentation, Civil / Structural, and Process).
* General knowledge and ability to understand piping material, codes, etc.
* Strong understanding of CAD data management practices.
* Experience with mechanical and piping design packages including AutoCAD 3D, Navisworks, and Microsoft Office.
* Sound understanding of current British / European Standards and international standards such as ASME.
* Laser scanning and post-processing of data (desirable).
* HNC / HND in Mechanical Engineering (desirable).
* Plant 3D specific training and certifications (desirable).
If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact 01224 246246.
Engineering & Consultancy | Bilfinger UK Limited | Permanent | White-collar workers | Professional | Engineering
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