PDL/Checker - Vogt

Babcock Power is a global leader in providing innovative, high quality steam generation and energy-related products and services to the power generation and processing industries. We are an organization comprised of complementary, strategically assembled business units, each with its own specialized technology and skills; its own extensive experience and knowledge base; and its own rich history of creating advanced engineering solutions.

Vogt Power International (VPI) is one of the business units of Babcock Power, based in Louisville, KY and specializes in the design, manufacture and supply of equipment and solutions to the power generation industry. VPI is an industry leader in heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs) with both domestic and international customers.

Job Summary

Vogt Power International is looking for a talented

• Perform complete and thorough checking of Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG) non-pressure assemblies, pressure parts, structural component assemblies and detail drawings of equipment.
  
• Checking to include validity of design, compatibility with adjacent components, drawing procedures, drawing standards and mathematical accuracy.
  
• When needed, assist with preparing or updating major component sub-assembly, sections and detail drawings, calculations, bill of materials and 3D models for Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG) and associated equipment.
  
• Supervise the development of drawings, serve as a consultant to shops, sub-contractors and field personnel for projects.
  

Essential Responsibilities:

• Review project customer specifications
  
• Prepare major assembly, section and detail drawings and itemized bill of materials
  
• Coordinate with Project Design Lead on the project to which they are assigned
  
• Communicate and assist other departments with calculations and datasheets
  
• Develop and maintain 3D model of piping and equipment
  
• Generate weight calculations for parts, sub-assemblies and assemblies
  
• Participate in internal and customer 3D model walk-throughs
  
• Revise drawings
  
• Provide thorough checking of drawings and bill of materials
  
• Create project as-built drawings if required
  
• Assist in development of General Arrangements and Setting drawings
  
• Assist with review of vendor generated drawings
  
• Maintain knowledge of current designs, standards, and procedures
  
• Assist and instruct drafters in the use of standard and acceptable drafting techniques, detailing, manufacturing, and construction procedures for company products
  
• Follow internal standards, project contracts and specifications, and applicable codes and standards
  
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of internal design standards
  

Job Requirements / Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• A degree in diploma mechanical engineering. An engineering degree is a plus.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge and technical competency may be substituted for the educational requirements
  
• Five (5) years CAD design experience (HRSG CAD design or similar preferred)
  
• Experience with Autodesk suite of design software (AutoCAD, Plant3D, Navisworks, Revit, Inventor, etc.)
  
• Demonstrated excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  
• Demonstrated excellent analytical and computer skills required
  
• Knowledge of ASME codes and product application (preferred not required)
  
• Must be organized and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
  
• Must have valid Passport for International Travel.