Draughtsman

Position Title: Draughtsman

Department: Engineering / Maintenance

Reports To: Engineering Supervisor / Design Engineer

Job Overview

The Draughtsman is responsible for preparing, revising, and maintaining detailed technical drawings, layouts, plans, schematics, and engineering documentation to support plant operations, maintenance activities, modifications, and capital projects. The role provides drafting support to Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural, and Instrumentation Engineering teams by ensuring all drawings are accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with engineering standards and company requirements.

The successful candidate must possess strong technical drawing skills, proficiency in drafting software, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret engineering concepts and convert them into clear and accurate drawings.

Key Responsibilities

1. Prepare Engineering and Technical Drawings

Develop detailed engineering drawings, layouts, fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, and schematics based on engineering specifications and project requirements.

2. Update and Maintain Plant Drawings

Review, revise, and maintain existing drawings to reflect modifications, equipment changes, maintenance activities, and plant expansion projects.

3. Interpret Engineering Designs and Specifications

Convert sketches, field measurements, engineering calculations, and conceptual designs into accurate technical drawings.

4. Develop As-Built Drawings

Prepare and update as-built drawings following project completion, equipment installation, or plant modification activities.

5. Conduct Site Verification and Measurements

Visit work sites to collect dimensions, verify existing installations, and ensure the accuracy of engineering drawings and layouts.

6. Maintain Drawing and Document Control Systems

Organize, archive, and manage engineering drawings, revisions, technical records, and document registers in accordance with company procedures.

7. Support Engineering and Maintenance Projects

Provide drafting support for equipment installations, maintenance shutdowns, process improvements, plant upgrades, and capital projects while ensuring compliance with engineering standards.

Basic Technical Competencies and Skills

The ideal candidate should demonstrate competency in:

• Technical drafting and engineering drawing preparation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and other CAD software applications.
• Reading and interpretation of mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, and instrumentation drawings.
• Preparation of equipment layouts, fabrication drawings, piping drawings, and as-built drawings.
• Knowledge of engineering symbols, dimensions, scales, and drafting standards.
• Document control and drawing revision management.
• Site measurement and field verification techniques.
• Understanding of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), General Arrangement (GA) drawings, and engineering schematics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Qualification and Experience

Educational Qualification

• National Diploma (ND) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Drafting Technology, Engineering Design, or a related technical discipline;

OR

• Trade Test Grade I, II, and III in Technical Drawing, Drafting, Mechanical Trades, Building Services, or a related engineering field.

Professional Certification (Added Advantage)

• AutoCAD Certification.
• Autodesk Certified User (ACU) or Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP).
• Engineering Drafting Certification.
• Technical Drawing and Design Certification.
• Document Control Certification.

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years' industrial experience in engineering drafting, technical drawing preparation, plant documentation, project support, manufacturing, fertilizer, petrochemical, oil and gas, power generation, construction, cement, or related industrial environments.
• Experience in preparing fabrication drawings, piping layouts, equipment arrangement drawings, structural drawings, electrical schematics, and as-built documentation will be an added advantage.

Desired Attributes

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong time management and planning capability.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.