Drafting Technician

2 days ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada NES Fircroft Full time

NES Fircroft is a leading global technical recruitment company providing professional contract and permanent staff to a diverse worldwide client base within the oil & gas industry.

Job Title: Drafting Technician

Location: Calgary, AB

Length: 6-month contract with possibility of extension

Rotation: Monday to Friday, standard work week

Description:

Our client is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Drafting Technician for a 6-month contract position with the possibility of extension. The successful candidate will be responsible for updating and finalizing facility drawings for existing infrastructure. This role requires proficiency in AutoCAD and MicroStation, with experience managing x-refs, digitizing legacy documents, and producing accurate as-built or record drawings based on redlines and field markups. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical accuracy, organizational skills, and a solid understanding of industry-standard drafting and drawing management practices.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Update and revise existing CAD drawings using AutoCAD in line with current design standards
  • Bind xrefs to ensure drawing integrity and file portability across platforms
  • Convert CAD files from MicroStation to AutoCAD formats
  • Digitize legacy paper drawings into clean, editable CAD files
  • Incorporate redlines and field markups with attention to detail and traceability
  • Maintain revision control, following established naming, numbering, and revision protocols
  • Coordinate with engineers, field staff, and document control to validate drawing accuracy
  • Perform QA/QC reviews with stakeholders to ensure compliance with drawing standards

Qualifications:

  • Post-secondary diploma or certificate in CAD/Drafting, Engineering Design Technology, or related field
  • Minimum 3 years of professional drafting experience in industrial, utility, or infrastructure projects
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD (2018 or later) and xref management
  • Experience with MicroStation and cross-platform CAD conversion
  • Skilled in digitizing paper drawings and integrating legacy data into digital systems
  • Ability to interpret field sketches, markups, and engineering notes with strong attention to detail
  • Experience producing final as-built or record drawings
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, capable of handling multiple stakeholders
  • Effective communication skills for interaction with engineers, field technicians, and project stakeholders
  • Experience with brownfield or retrofit projects in operational facilities
  • Familiarity with mechanical, civil, or electrical engineering disciplines is an asset

Additional Notes:

  • Occasional travel to client facilities may be required for field verification or coordination

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