Electrical and Instrumentation Draftsman

Key Responsibilities: Drafting and Technical Support • Prepare and revise electrical and instrumentation drawings for the basic engineering, detailed engineering, construction and commissioning phases of projects. • Produce accurate 2D and 3D drawings using AutoCAD, based on engineering designs, specifications, calculations and instructions provided by the engineering team. • Prepare and update drawings and documents, including: • Single-line diagrams; • Wiring and schematic diagrams; • Instrument loop diagrams and block diagrams; • Electrical and instrumentation layout drawings; • Combined services layouts; • Cable tray layouts and section drawings; • Cable schedules and termination drawings; and • Shop drawings and other construction details. • Prepare drawings for utility services and buildings, as required by the project. • Review engineering inputs and identify missing information, inconsistencies or drawing clashes. Raise these with the relevant engineer for clarification. • Coordinate drawings with mechanical, civil, structural and other relevant disciplines. • Update drawings to incorporate approved design changes, engineering comments and site information. • Prepare as-built drawings based on verified information received from the engineering and site teams. Project Coordination and Delivery • Plan and complete assigned drafting activities in line with project schedules and agreed deadlines. • Monitor progress and promptly identify the causes of any delays or deviations. • Seek assistance from colleagues or line management where required to help resolve issues and reduce the impact on project delivery. • Coordinate with engineers, project personnel and other departments to ensure drawings are consistent with project requirements. • Support the preparation of drawing packages for internal review, client submission, construction and commissioning. Subcontractor Drawing Review • When instructed, review drafting work prepared by engineering subcontractors. • Check drawings for compatibility with project requirements and departmental drafting standards. • Document and communicate drafting comments to the supervising engineer or relevant project team member for review and follow-up. Drawing and Document Control • Ensure the drawing database is updated, maintained and accessible to authorised engineering personnel. • Maintain organised electronic drawing files, registers and revision records. • Ensure drawings are correctly numbered, titled and issued in accordance with project and company document-control procedures. • Check drawings for completeness, accuracy, dimensions, annotations and consistency before submission. Qualifications & Experience Essential: • Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation Engineering. • Diploma or formal qualification in AutoCAD. • 5–10 years of experience as an Electrical and Instrumentation Draftsman. • Proficiency in AutoCAD 2022, including 2D and 3D drafting. Skills & Personal Attributes • Organised, committed and dependable. • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. • High attention to detail and accuracy. • Analytical thinking and practical problem-solving skills. • Results-oriented, with the ability to manage deadlines. • Good written and verbal communication skills. • Working Relationships o Internal: Engineering, project management, document control, procurement and site teams. o External: Engineering subcontractors, consultants, suppliers and clients, as required and authorised. Additional Requirements • Willingness to visit project sites when required. • Ability to work independently within assigned responsibilities and follow technical direction. • Undertake other related duties consistent with the role as assigned by management. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer applications. • Experience preparing combined layouts, cable tray layouts and section drawings for utility services and buildings. • Ability to understand and interpret electrical and instrumentation engineering drawings and technical information. • Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Desirable: • Previous experience as an Electrical and Instrumentation Draftsman with an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company. • Experience on oil and gas projects. • Exposure to industrial refrigeration projects.