Nick BROWN
Longview
Summary
Detail-oriented and proficient Drafter with extensive experience in Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) development and management. Adept at translating complex engineering concepts into clear and detailed diagrams that adhere to industry standards and regulatory requirements. Skilled in collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to ensure accurate representation of process systems and equipment. Proven ability to analyze and optimize P&IDs for efficiency and compliance, contributing to successful project execution and operational excellence. Seeking to leverage comprehensive P&ID expertise in a challenging role where precision and innovation are valued.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Designer III
Williams Companies
Shreveport, LA
09.2024 - Current
- Experience in PDMS drafting and designing
- Ability to design structural layouts and PDMS Piping Design
- Proficient with CadWorx, MS Excel, MS Outlook. AutoCAD and BlueBeam
- Familiarity with PDMS Software Modules, Design, Draft, Paragon and Review
- Ability to develop and facilitate solid presentations to executive level decision maker
- Administered layout and detail design of facilities from PFD’s and P&ID’s.
- Processed modeling of equipment, piping and access ways.
- Prepared isometrics for checking and following P&ID’s.
Drafter/P&ID Designer III
Hunt Guillot & Associates
Ruston
09.2013 - 08.2024
- Responsible for the revision and drafting of process and instrumentation diagrams/drawings (P&ID / PFD) for Lanxess Engineering three plant site locations in the South Arkansas area as well as other oil & gas and chemical plant applications with 10 years of AutoCad drafting experience
- Identify field piping and components, valves, vessels and towers, exchangers, and instruments to generate as-built P&ID, PFD, Plot plans, area classification, electrical and mechanical vendor drawings
- Identify, verify, and correct piping/valve/and instrument specifications in compliance with plant specific OSHA, ANSI, ASME requirements to ensure proper construction methods for chemical processes
- Created chemical unit cross reference sheets to verify/identify equipment and instrumentation in an as-built environment to update/create inventory references as well as reference SAP and HMI equipment/instrumentation numbering/data systems
- Communicate and coordinate with drafters, project managers, plant managers, control room operators, and process engineers to verify/exchange information about modifications, shutdowns, and project scope
- Coordinate with Reliability Department to ensure SAP technical ID’s are up-to-date and match equipment and instrument numbering schematics as well as instrument field tagging
- Updated and wrote procedures for MOCs and modifying drawing updates
- Familiar with the principles of operation of steam boilers, motors, pumps, heat exchangers, condensers, reactors, relief valves/rupture disks, columns and strippers, control valves, interlocks and cause and effect matrix.
- Ensured all documents met industry standards by conforming to established drawing practices and conventions.
- Provided training on CAD and CAM systems to new drafters; assisted them with daily tasks until they became proficient in the job duties.
- Conducted field surveys and inspections to obtain data required to revise construction drawings.
- Assessed final designs for compliance with specifications.
- Implemented corrective action plans whenever issues arose during the design process; identified root causes of problems and proposed solutions.
- Identified potential areas of improvement within existing drawing systems; recommended changes where necessary.
- Designed rough sketches and detailed work with CAD system.
- Prepared working drawings from sketches and verbal instructions; coordinated with engineering staff to verify accuracy of designs.
- Created accurate CAD drawings from hand sketches, verbal instructions, and site visits.
Carpenter Journeyman/Laborer
Mangum Contracting
El Dorado
05.2011
- Provided project controls, cost estimation, and other business support services to management
- Read blueprints, work orders, and production schedules to accurately determine job instructions and specifications
- Red-lined blueprints with clients to insure their satisfaction with construction and instillation jobs
- Assisted foreman with training and delegating work to employees based upon material and labor requirements of specific jobs
- Lead 4-6 man crews in constructing and installing concrete structures and fixtures including but not limited to concrete forms, rod busting, and building frameworks
- Rewrote company safety training manual and delivered safety training sessions in compliance with OSHA and HAZMAT specifications and regulations
- Verify accuracy of structure with transit, plumb bobs, square and level
- Brace forms in place with timbers, tie rods, and anchor bolts for use in building concrete piers, footings, and walls
- Construct forms, chutes, and align form panels for pouring concrete and grout.
Education
Industrial WAGE Certificate -
South Arkansas Community College
USBachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Architecture
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, La05-2013
Architecture
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH, US01-2008
Skills
- Architectural/Construction drafting
- Autodesk AutoCAD 2010-2021 (10 years experience)
- Blueprint - basics in structural layout and design
- Electrical Loop Diagrams
- Supervision of employees
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power point)
- AutoCAD proficiency
- Verbal/written communication
- Construction documentation
- Building codes knowledge
- CAD software proficiency
- Architectural knowledge
- Drafting standards
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational Skills
- 2D Plans
- Self Motivation
- Drawing preparation
- Team building
- Blueprint Reading
- MS Office
- Hand Sketches
Timeline
Designer III
Williams Companies
09.2024 - Current
Drafter/P&ID Designer III
Hunt Guillot & Associates
09.2013 - 08.2024
Carpenter Journeyman/Laborer
Mangum Contracting
05.2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Architecture
Louisiana Tech University
Architecture
Bowling Green State University
Industrial WAGE Certificate -
South Arkansas Community College