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Computer Aided Design (CAD) Administrator

Job ID #: 31637 Location: TX-HOUSTON

Functional Area: Engineering Position Type: Full Time

Experience Required: More than 10 years Relocation Provided: No

Education Required: High School Diploma

RC/Department: 0214 -PM - DESIGN & DRAFTING :KMGP

Position Description

Computer Aided Design (CAD) Administrator manages an organization's Computer Aided Design (CAD) software and systems to ensure their functionality, security, and adherence to standards. These software programs include but are not limited to AutoCAD®, CADWorx® and BlueBeam®. Key responsibilities include installation, configuration, and maintenance of CAD software and hardware, providing technical support and training to users, managing user access, overseeing data integrity, and implementing and enforcing design standards and libraries.

POSITION KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

+ System Management: Installing, configuring, and maintaining the latest versions AutoCAD, CADWorx and BlueBeam software, hardware, and associated servers.

+ User Support: Providing technical assistance to CAD drafters and designers, troubleshooting problems, and conducting training sessions.

+ Data & Standards: Developing and implementing standards for drawings that align with our current drawing file management system, Meridian ensuring data integrity, and managing version control and archiving.

+ System Upgrades & Optimization: Coordinating software updates, testing new versions, and implementing system optimizations for improved productivity and efficiency.

+ License & Security Management: Overseeing CAD software licenses, managing user accounts, and ensuring system security and proper data backups. These programs include AutoCAD, CADWorx and BlueBeam.

+ Integration: Working with IT and engineering teams to integrate CAD systems with other design and engineering tools.

+ Project Management: Leading or participating in CAD-related projects, evaluating user feedback, and recommending system modifications.

+ Managing CADWorx® Specifications: Maintaining existing specifications, generation of new specification and revisions to specifications as required by our engineering/drafting team.

+ Managing Smart P&ID program: Providing support to Engineering and Drafting on Smart P&ID Program as well as maintaining Microsoft Access database

Position Requirements

POSITION REQUIRED SKILLS

+ Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, CADWorx and BlueBeam), operating systems, and database management.

+ Technical Support: Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues and resolve technical requests efficiently.

+ Organizational Skills: Excellent skills in managing and organizing design data, standards, and user access.

+ Communication & Training: Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and develop and deliver effective user training.

+ Analytical & Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to evaluate system performance, identify issues, and implement solutions.

+ Industry-Specific Knowledge: Understanding engineering concepts and the technical standards relevant to the organization's industry. (Natural Gas, CO2, Liquid Terminals, Products Pipelines)

+ Meridian Document Control Knowledge: Experience with Meridian document management software is a plus.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATION

+ Experience: A minimum of 10 to 15 years’ experience required for this position with associate degree in drafting or equal. A Minimum of 15-20 Years experience required for this position without associate degree in drafting or equal.

+ Certifications & Training: (Applicants without these certifications are still encouraged to apply)

+ Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP) in AutoCAD for Design and Drafting or equal.

+ Hexagon CADWorx® Administrator Training:

+ Managing CADWorx® Specifications

+ CADWorx® Isogen Training

+ CADWorx® Pipe Support Training

POSITION WORKING CONDITION

+ Office cubicle

+ Ability to sit or stand for long periods.

+ Position may require lift of up to 25lbs.

+ Some travel to other offices may be required.

+ Work Schedule:

+ 5-8’s schedule (8 hours per day, 5 days a week)

+ Work in office Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday (Currently)

+ Work remotely Thursday & Friday (Currently)

POSITION OFFICE LOCATION Corporate Headquarters: Kinder Morgan Building - 1001 Louisiana Street | Houston, TX 77002

* The position will be filled as an Ops Analyst, with level determined by the successful candidate’s experience and job skills.

Kinder Morgan, Inc. offers employees a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits offered for this position may include the following: health care benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; Flexible and Health Spending Accounts; Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance; Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance for employee and dependents; retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions and a company-funded pension plan; paid time off; paid parental bonding leave; paid holidays; a flexible work schedule and many voluntary benefit plans.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.