Eddie Kornbacher
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Piping Designer with long-term refinery and chemical plant drafting experience, supporting P&ID updates, isometric revisions, plot plans, and equipment layouts. Works with field markups, as-built records, EMOC and GMOC coordination, and AutoCAD and MicroStation to keep piping documentation accurate and current.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Piping Designer 3
Jacobs Engineering
Baton Rouge
04.2014 - Current
- Developed piping layouts adhering to Jacobs engineering standards and specific project requirements.
- Prepared detailed piping drawings in AutoCAD and MicroStation for review.
- Updated isometric drawings and piping sketches based on field markups for accurate representation.
- Collaborated with team to enhance project efficiency through streamlined design processes.
Piping Designer 2
Ford, Bacon & Davis
Baton Rouge
02.2006 - 04.2014
- ExxonMobil Refinery
- Prepared isometric drawings and detailed fabrication packages for piping systems, facilitating accurate and timely construction.
- Developed piping layouts for Ford, Bacon & Davis industrial plant projects, ensuring alignment with industry standards.
- Reviewed P&IDs to enhance piping design accuracy and improve field coordination.
AutoCAD Drafter
Jacobs Engineering
07.1996 - 12.2004
- Converted field isometric piping/equipment sketches into detailed AutoCAD drawings.
- Collaborated with inspectors to incorporate U.T. points into AutoCAD drawings.
- Tracked corrosion rates on pipe/equipment to inform maintenance strategies.
- Worked at the ExxonMobil refinery, supporting various engineering projects.
Pipe Drafter/U.T. Technician
Plumlee & Associates
Geismar, LA
08.1992 - 07.1996
- Investigated vendor equipment drawings and obtained U.T. readings on pipes and equipment to ensure compliance with the standards.
- Measured pipe thickness and calculated remaining thickness to determine integrity and safety of pipe and equipment.
- Created isometric piping and equipment sketches for U.T. reports to support accurate assessments.
- Worked at Shell Chemical in a technical capacity.
Drafter/Lead Drafter
SGS Industrial Services
Norco, LA
07.1989 - 08.1992
- Led team of drafters as lead drafter, ensuring quality and accuracy of sketches through comprehensive checks.
- Collaborated on diverse engineering projects at Shell Refinery, applying drafting expertise to support project goals.
- Conducted field visits for piping isometric and equipment sketches, contributing to design accuracy for new catalyst unit.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Engineering Design & Analysis
Delta College
Baton Rouge, LA05-1989
Associate of Arts - Drafting & Design Technology
Baton Rouge Technical College
Baton Rouge, LA05-1984
Skills
- Piping design standards
- Mechanical systems design
- P&ID drafting
- AutoCAD drafting
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and MicroStation
- Plot plan layout
- Computer skills
Timeline
Piping Designer 3
Jacobs Engineering
04.2014 - Current
Piping Designer 2
Ford, Bacon & Davis
02.2006 - 04.2014
AutoCAD Drafter
Jacobs Engineering
07.1996 - 12.2004
Pipe Drafter/U.T. Technician
Plumlee & Associates
08.1992 - 07.1996
Drafter/Lead Drafter
SGS Industrial Services
07.1989 - 08.1992
Associate of Applied Science - Engineering Design & Analysis
Delta College
Associate of Arts - Drafting & Design Technology
Baton Rouge Technical College