Summary:
The Pipe Drawing Checker is responsible for reviewing and verifying pipe spool drawings to ensure they are accurate, complete, constructible, and compliant with project specifications, customer requirements, and applicable industry standards. This position reviews drawings against isometrics, bills of material, line information, weld requirements, material specifications, and established pipe fabrication practices to identify errors, omissions, discrepancies, and potential constructability issues before fabrication.
The Pipe Drawing Checker uses practical knowledge of pipe fabrication, welding, materials, non-destructive examination, heat treatment, coating requirements, and material traceability to evaluate drawings and identify issues that could result in shop delays, rework, or field fit-up problems. The position communicates required corrections clearly to drafters, reviews revised drawings, and confirms that identified issues have been resolved prior to release. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to work effectively with drafters and project personnel while maintaining accuracy and meeting project schedules.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Review project scope, specifications, isometric drawings, bills of material, weld requirements, and customer requirements before checking assigned work.
- Examine spool drawings against client drawings, project specifications, line information, material requirements, and established fabrication practices.
- Verify dimensions, fittings, flange orientation, spool breaks, weld identification, material information, quantities, and other fabrication details.
- Identify errors, omissions, conflicts, or constructability concerns that could lead to shop delays, rework, or field fit-up problems.
- Clearly document and communicate required corrections to drafters.
- Review corrected drawings and confirm that identified issues have been resolved before the drawing is released.
- Follow department checking procedures and consistently apply project, company, and industry requirements.
- Use practical knowledge of pipe fabrication, shop capabilities, welding, non-destructive examination, heat treatment, coating/paint, and material traceability when evaluating drawings.
- Communicate effectively, work collaboratively, and maintain accuracy while working within project schedules.
Required Knowledge & Experience:
- Approximately three years of experience in the pipe fabrication field is preferred.
- High school education or equivalent is preferred.
- Working knowledge of pipe fabrication practices and shop requirements.
- Experience reviewing pipe spool drawings is preferred.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- AutoCAD knowledge is a plus.
- Familiarity with ASTM, ASME, and PFI codes and standards.
- Familiarity with different pipe materials and metallurgies.
- Basic understanding of welding procedures, non-destructive examination, heat treatment, and paint/coating requirements.
- Understanding of material traceability and its importance to fabrication documentation.
Physical Requirements:
NP=Not Present, O=Occasionally (0-33%), F=Frequently (34-66%), C=Constantly (67-100%)
Standing
C
Walking
C
Sitting
F
Pushing
F
Pulling
F
Climbing
O
Balancing
O
Bending
F
Stooping
F
Kneeling
F
Crouching
F
Crawling
F
Reaching
C
Handling
C
Fingering
C
Feeling
C
Vision
C
Hearing
C
Lifting (lbs)
Carrying (lbs)
0-10
C
0-10
C
10-25
F
10-25
F
25-50
O
25-50
O
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Skills Required
- Working knowledge of pipe fabrication practices and shop requirements
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Familiarity with ASTM, ASME, and PFI codes and standards
- Familiarity with different pipe materials and metallurgies
- Basic understanding of welding procedures, non-destructive examination, heat treatment, and paint or coating requirements
- Understanding of material traceability and fabrication documentation
- Approximately three years of experience in the pipe fabrication field
- High school education or equivalent
- Experience reviewing pipe spool drawings
- AutoCAD knowledge
The Shaw Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Shaw Group and has not been reviewed or approved by The Shaw Group.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for many technical and management tracks, with engineering, supply chain, and project management roles commonly positioned at higher earning tiers. Compensation is often seen as comparatively strong versus similarly sized companies.
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Healthcare Strength — Core offerings typically include medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options, and eligibility often begins within 30 days of employment. The health package is described as comprehensive for full-time staff.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan is available, often with a company match depending on position and location. Retirement provisions are consistently included alongside other standard corporate benefits.
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What We Do
With over 1.9 million square feet of fabrication and manufacturing capacity worldwide, The Shaw Group offers premier project delivery services, module fabrication (including engineering, design, and procurement), pipe fabrication, and pipe bending services to a diverse range of industries and industrial clients globally.
