Senior Vessel Designer/Checker - Calgary

Partner
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importance of having exceptional staff.

Partner Staffing on behalf of
our Client, we are seeking a highly experienced Senior
Vessel Designer/Checker to lead and verify the design of pressure vessels,
heat exchangers, and related equipment for oil & gas manufacturing
projects. This role is responsible for ensuring detailed engineering drawings
and models meet industry codes, company standards, and client specifications.
You will collaborate with engineers, project managers, and fabrication teams to
deliver high-quality, manufacturable designs.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and
  review of detailed fabrication drawings for ASME Section VIII pressure
  vessels, tanks, and other static equipment.
  
• Perform thorough checks of
  vessel drawings and 3D models for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
  with engineering standards and regulatory codes (e.g., ASME, CSA, ABSA).
  
• Provide technical mentorship
  and guidance to junior designers and drafters.
  
• Review vendor drawings and
  fabrication deliverables.
  
• Ensure adherence to design
  standards, material specifications, tolerances, and weld details.
  
• Collaborate with mechanical
  engineers to resolve design issues and recommend cost-effective solutions.
  
• Interface with procurement
  and fabrication teams to ensure manufacturability and cost efficiency of
  vessel designs.
  
• Maintain document control,
  revision history, and quality assurance for issued drawings.
  
• Participate in design
  reviews and project meetings.
  

Qualifications

• Diploma or certification in
  Mechanical Design/Drafting or related discipline.
  
• Minimum 10 years of
  progressive experience in pressure vessel design and drafting, with at
  least 3 years in a senior or checking role.
  
• Expert knowledge of ASME
  Section VIII, Div. 1 (Div. 2 an asset), and familiarity with CSA and ABSA
  regulations.
  
• Proficiency in AutoCAD,
  Inventor, SolidWorks, or similar CAD software; experience with PV Elite or
  COMPRESS preferred.
  
• Strong attention to detail
  and ability to spot inconsistencies in drawings and models.
  
• Excellent communication
  skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
  
• Strong organizational and
  time management skills.
  

Preferred Assets

• Experience with modular skid
  packages, heat exchangers, or vessel internals.
  
• Previous experience in a
  fabrication or manufacturing environment.
  
• Familiarity with ERP systems
  and document management platforms (e.g., Vault, SharePoint).
  

Benefits

Partner Staffing is Bringing Talent
to Business.  With an experienced and
dedicated recruitment team, we open doors to opportunities that you may not
otherwise know about.  We are specialists
in the field of providing high quality individuals to the Oil & Gas sector,
Engineering/Procurement/Construction, and Utilities industries.  We look forward to hearing from you and
discussing how we might be able to promote your career!!

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