Piping Draughtsman: Mechanical

PURPOSE OF ROLE

We are seeking a Piping / Mechanical Draughtsman to join our Oil, Gas and Power Engineering team. The successful candidate will be required to provide support to the Engineering team through the draughting of Mechanical and Piping engineering drawings and ensuring consistent checking of drawings and data. You will be required to produce quality technical outputs that satisfy all requirements (Client and applicable Standards) by adhering to internal processes within the draughting team.

This is a 100% technical role with no direct reports within the functional organogram, although the position involves providing guidance to Junior Draughtsmen.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

General Outputs

• Deliver Mechanical and Piping drawing outputs in accordance with Lesedi Draughting procedures, guidelines, and standards.
• Ensure outputs are delivered on time and within budget.
• Adhere to Lesedi procedures, guidelines, and standards.

New Business Development, Tenders and Proposals

• Participate as part of the proposal team to provide technical input.
• Contribute to concept development.
• Provide complete and accurate inputs into Lesedi proposals, meeting deadlines.

Design Development

• Strong focus on industrial, power generation, oil & gas plant design for Greenfields and Brownfields projects.
• Develop Integrated 3D plant models.
• Perform Mechanical and Piping drawing outputs for basic and detailed design development.
• Participate in 3-D model reviews.
• Communicate software/hardware requirements to Plant Design/Draughting Lead.
• Ensure minimum review cycles for drawing outputs.
• Produce cost-effective, technically compliant, procurable, and constructible designs.

Design Integration

• Interface with other draughting disciplines and Engineering to ensure integrated design delivery.
• Participate in Integrated Design Reviews.

Implementation and Installation Support

• Provide site support during construction (ad hoc site presence – if required, guidance on models/routing, drawing changes).
• Manage change control processes.

Project Handover

• Prepare as-built documentation.
• Support Project Team with handover and close-out of draughting deliverables.
• Participate in lessons learned sessions.

Documentation and Configuration Management

• Work with Configuration Management Team to ensure draughting outputs are controlled and archived.
• Use applicable software tools such as M-Files / SharePoint.
• Maintain awareness of Documentation Control and Configuration Management Processes

Teamwork

• Function as a good team player.
• Promote and support the Lesedi Values.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

One of the following combinations is required:

Option 1:

• Qualification: Minimum National Diploma in a relevant engineering qualification from an accredited university or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year in Energy/Industrial Industry Mechanical and Piping Draughting.

Option 2:

• Qualification: Minimum National Certificate Level 4 in a relevant draughting qualification from an accredited college or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years in Energy/Industrial Industry Mechanical and Piping Draughting.

Option 3:

• Qualification: Matric level or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years in Energy/Industrial Industry Mechanical and Piping Draughting.

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge:

Technical Knowledge

• Good draughting skills.
• Practical knowledge of construction.
• Good knowledge of plant layout and design.
• Experience in 3D modelling environment.
• Good understanding of Mechanical and Piping output drawings.
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety Act, ISO 14001 and 18001.
• Understanding of the relevant industries/plant areas.
• Working knowledge of applicable standards.

Skills

• Essential Skills:
  • Computer literate (MS Office).
  • Proficient in discipline-specific software platforms and integration tools i.e. Autodesk AEC Collection + Autodesk Plant 3D.
  • Excellent 2D Mechanical and Piping Draughting Skills.
  • Able to communicate clearly (written and spoken).
  • Adaptable and flexible.
  • Good administrative skills.
• Beneficial Skills:
  • Able to read and understand PFD’s, P&ID’s
  • Aveva E3D/ PDMS experience.
  • Familiar with the workflow for designing pipe supports.
  • Basic understanding of Federated 3D model workflow and integration thereof.

Behaviours/Personal Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Quality-focused with commitment to delivering compliant outputs.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Good problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to provide guidance to junior colleagues.

Please note that this position is being advertised for pipeline purposes. While we are not making an immediate appointment, we welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates who may be considered as opportunities arise. Applicants are encouraged to submit their CVs for consideration and will be contacted should their profile be a match for current or future requirements.