Pipe Design Checker 1

Summary:

The Pipe Drawing Checker is responsible for reviewing and verifying pipe spool drawings to ensure they are accurate, complete, constructible, and compliant with project specifications, customer requirements, and applicable industry standards. This position reviews drawings against isometrics, bills of material, line information, weld requirements, material specifications, and established pipe fabrication practices to identify errors, omissions, discrepancies, and potential constructability issues before fabrication.

The Pipe Drawing Checker uses practical knowledge of pipe fabrication, welding, materials, non-destructive examination, heat treatment, coating requirements, and material traceability to evaluate drawings and identify issues that could result in shop delays, rework, or field fit-up problems. The position communicates required corrections clearly to drafters, reviews revised drawings, and confirms that identified issues have been resolved prior to release. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to work effectively with drafters and project personnel while maintaining accuracy and meeting project schedules.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review project scope, specifications, isometric drawings, bills of material, weld requirements, and customer requirements before checking assigned work.
• Examine spool drawings against client drawings, project specifications, line information, material requirements, and established fabrication practices.
• Verify dimensions, fittings, flange orientation, spool breaks, weld identification, material information, quantities, and other fabrication details.
• Identify errors, omissions, conflicts, or constructability concerns that could lead to shop delays, rework, or field fit-up problems.
• Clearly document and communicate required corrections to drafters.
• Review corrected drawings and confirm that identified issues have been resolved before the drawing is released.
• Follow department checking procedures and consistently apply project, company, and industry requirements.
• Use practical knowledge of pipe fabrication, shop capabilities, welding, non-destructive examination, heat treatment, coating/paint, and material traceability when evaluating drawings.
• Communicate effectively, work collaboratively, and maintain accuracy while working within project schedules.

Required Knowledge & Experience:

• Approximately three years of experience in the pipe fabrication field is preferred.
• High school education or equivalent is preferred.
• Working knowledge of pipe fabrication practices and shop requirements.
• Experience reviewing pipe spool drawings is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• AutoCAD knowledge is a plus.
• Familiarity with ASTM, ASME, and PFI codes and standards.
• Familiarity with different pipe materials and metallurgies.
• Basic understanding of welding procedures, non-destructive examination, heat treatment, and paint/coating requirements.
• Understanding of material traceability and its importance to fabrication documentation.

Physical Requirements:

NP=Not Present, O=Occasionally (0-33%), F=Frequently (34-66%), C=Constantly (67-100%)