Draftsman – Processing Plant Design

Company Overview:Established in 2005, Phelan Green Energy (PGE), stands as a global leader and pioneer in renewable energy, headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa. With offices spanning seven countries across four continents, PGE spearheads sustainable solutions worldwide, ranging from Solar PV, Green Hydrogen and Derivatives to Battery Energy Storage.PGE has installed over 500MWp of Solar PV capacity globally and invested in various renewable energy developments worldwide. The Phelan Family has developed an owned land portfolio of over 30,000 hectares to meet its current and future solar and green fuel land requirements.The vision of Phelan Green Energy is unwavering: to achieve the lowest cost of green energy globally . With a determined team of experienced executives, the company continuously innovates and moulds the future of sustainable energy, pioneering advancements such as green hydrogen production. PGE is determined to provide viable solutions as the world undertakes the difficult and vital journey of decarbonization.PGE is using their extensive solar knowledge and track record to power Gigawatt scale green hydrogen and ammonia processing plants in South Africa, Peru, Egypt and India. PGE have strategically, over the past 3 years, designed and optimised a standard, innovative green hydrogen and ammonia platform. The fully modular platform will be built over 3 phases and will produce up to 80,000 tons per annum of green hydrogen, with an electrolyser capacity of 1 GW, which will be converted to 440,000 tons per annum of green ammonia at each international location with plans to double production volumes as global demand increases. The modular approach increases efficiency and decreases costs which adheres to Phelan's objective of being the lowest cost producer of green energy globally.Job Overview:The position Reports To: Country Manager (India) & Head of HydrogenWe are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Draftsman with proven experience in processing plant design to support our engineering team through the Pre-FEED (Pre-Front End Engineering Design) and FEED (Front End Engineering Design) phases of project development. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of the principles of processing plant layout and design, as well as a strong command of drafting software and relevant engineering standards.Key Responsibilities:Develop accurate and detailed 2D and 3D drawings for processing plants, including equipment layouts, piping, civil/structural, and general arrangements.Support engineering teams during Pre-FEED and FEED studies by preparing design drawings and conceptual layouts.Interpret process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and technical specifications.Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams including mechanical, civil, electrical, and process engineers to ensure integrated design delivery.Revise and update drawings based on design changes, engineering markups, and field modifications.Maintain document control practices and ensure drawing deliverables meet quality and project standards.Participate in design reviews and contribute constructively to problem-solving and value engineering efforts.Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and engineering codes and standards in all design work.Qualifications:Diploma or Degree in Drafting, Engineering Design, or related technical discipline.Minimum of 5 years of experience in drafting/design within the processing plant or industrial facility sector.Demonstrated experience supporting Pre-FEED and FEED phases of engineering projects.Proficient in industry-standard CAD software such as AutoCAD , Plant 3D , MicroStation , or SmartPlant .Familiar with international codes and standards relevant to processing plant design (e.g., ASME, API, ANSI).Strong understanding of processing plant components including tanks, vessels, piping systems, pumps, and instrumentation.Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering documentation.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with 3D modelling and laser scan integration.Background in industries such as oil & gas, mining, chemicals, or water treatment.Knowledge of BIM (Building Information Modelling) practices.