CAD Administration Designer Location: Warrington Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs. We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning. This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality. Job description Support the team by modifying, customising, and configuring AutoCAD Plant 3D setups according to client standards. This role involves creating and maintaining piping specifications and catalogues, as well as customising report files for Plant 3D projects. Provide hands-on administrative support for CAD and PDM systems in addition to the production of mechanical and piping designs. 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 and requirements + Creating and maintaining piping specifications and catalogues and customising report files specific to Plant 3D projects + Oversee technical aspects of the implementation and support of Autodesk and other design applications + Provide technical support to project designers and engineers regarding CAD applications + Participate in the development and review of standard practices and procedures utilised in design development + Provide hands-on admin support for CAD and PDM systems (e.g. Autodesk Vault), including user creation and access management + Liaise with 3rd party vendors to resolve CAD & PDM issues + Coordinate with IT to ensure optimal CAD system performance + Support the continuous improvement of CAD processes and workflows + Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to CAD tools + Provide technical hands-on support and mentoring in the proper use of 3D CAD + Manage Templates, reports, customisations and preferences + Produce and develop design deliverables including: 3D models, GA drawings, Piping Isometrics (Fabrication & Destruction), and relevant schedules + Support the Lead Designer in the production of the Mechanical and Piping (M&P) designs within single discipline, multi-discipline engineering, EPCM or EPC projects + Participate in internal and external design reviews supporting the Lead Designer & Engineering Project Manager + Assist the Engineers with the selection of mechanical equipment including but not limited to valves, strainers, pumps and piping Your profile + Demonstrable experience (typically 5+ years) in a CAD Administration role using Plant 3D and experienced 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 either 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, whilst also having an understanding of the other disciplines (Instrumentation, Civil / Structural, and Process) + General knowledge and ability to understand piping material, codes etc. + Strong understanding of CAD data management practices + Experienced with the mechanical and piping design packages including AutoCAD 3D, Navisworks and all Microsoft office packages + Assist the Engineers with the selection of mechanical equipment including but not limited to valves, strainers, pumps and piping + Sound understanding of the current British / European Standards as well as 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 Job Segment: Offshore Oil, Nuclear Engineering, CAD, Drafting, AutoCAD, Energy, Engineering Apply now + Apply Now + Start apply with LinkedIn Start + Please wait...