Drafter in Abbeville, Louisiana at Acadian Contractors Inc

Drafter

Location: Abbeville, LA

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

The Drafter will be responsible Interpreting engineering drawings and translating into shop ready layouts for fabrication and offshore construction projects. They will bridge engineering and production by creating detailed drawings, develops flat patters, and performs physical layout to ensure accurate fabrication of structural piping, plate which require high precision and strict adherence to specifications. Acadian Contractors, Inc. maintains a continuing policy of non-discrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to protected veterans in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: hiring; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising. All employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Ability to effectively and efficiently complete technical drawing tasks.
• Ensure accuracy of drawings/files developed and work productively and efficiently throughout the workday.
• Liaise with architects and engineers to gather product and structural requirements and designs.
• Calculate dimensions, weight limitations, and material requirements.
• Describe production methods step-by-step, including equipment and software to be used.
• Be ultimately responsible for the accuracy of drawings and files developed and their level of productivity.
• Identify potential operational issues and redesign products to improve functionality.
• Ensure final designs comply with regulations and quality standards.
• Produce shop drawings in AutoCAD/TEKLA for all yard and offshore projects, including piece mark drawings, cut sheets, templates, weights, and support drawings.
• Develop cut files for automated pipe, plate, and beam cutters.
• Nest material to assist with material ordering.
• Produce models and material take-offs to support estimating.
• Maintain a positive attitude toward all internal and external clients.
• Design diagrams, maps, and layouts to illustrate workflow.
• Prepare and review rough sketches and collaborate with the engineering team for review.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent rehired.
• Bachelor’s or technical degree in Engineering or Architecture preferred.
• Experience drafting for subsea structures, offshore equipment, or heavy industrial components.
• Familiarity with API, AWS, or ASME codes and standards.
• Experience generating fabrication-level drawings for aerospace, subsea, or heavy structural applications.
• Knowledge of PDM/PLM systems and revision/document control practices.
• Prior experience collaborating directly with fabrication shops, welders, and fitters.

HSE Responsibilities

• Embrace, lead, and demonstrate “Acadian F.I.R.S.T.” – Vision & Mission Statement as fundamental core values.
• Demonstrate implementation of proactive safety processes (JSA, Time Out & TEAM BBS Observations) to achieve an incident-free workplace and advance our safety culture.
• Adhere to all Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Management System policies, procedures, best practices, and client-specific site policies.
• Make a personal commitment and be accountable for HSE results, supporting team members through coaching and mentoring to achieve goals.
• Accept coaching and demonstrate ownership and improvement of HSE processes based on feedback and ongoing mentorship.