Cactus Wellhead - Sr. Designer

This is a Cactus Wellhead position and is located in Houston, TX. 

Job Summary:  Responsible for preparing product designs, this includes conceptual, assembly, and detail designs, to comply with customer, industry and company established standards and performance requirements.

Essential Functions, Roles, and Responsibilities: Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.

• Practice safe work habits and comply with all quality, safety, health and environmental policies, procedures, programs and regulations.
• Prepare complex product layout, detail (fabrication) and design drawings as assigned. Show details, side views or dimensions as required, checking dimension of parts, materials to be used, relation of one part to another and of various parts to the whole structure or project.
• Plan, coordinate and review design and drafting activities involved in the conceptual customer design proposal, definition of application, mid-level engineering calculations and manufacturing of assigned products.
• Ensure assignments meet Engineering standards and performance requirements.
• Check work performed by drafters, designers and/or engineers to verify compliance with customer requirements, industry and company standards.
• Lead design staff in analyzing design alternatives, suggest design options and prepare layouts illustrating “Original Thought” proposals.
• Assist in the development of new/improved products to meet new or changing market and/or company requirements.
• Report project status as it relates to on-time delivery, productivity and quality of design.
• Consult with other departments on designs, problems and questions.
• Establish and document required component and product testing for new and modified designs.
• Assist in the testing, as required, and production of test reports of products.

Education, Training, Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA) from four-year college or university; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Knowledge and use of ANSI, ASME and ISO Drafting Techniques and Geometric Tolerance; API/ISO Product Requirements; Basic Stress Analysis; Development and Control of Design Documentation; and Product Design
• Specialized (Advanced) Computer Skills

• Intermediate Language Skills, Advanced Mathematical Skills, and Highly Advanced Reasoning Ability

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: None Required.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise work assignments and training for Engineering personnel in areas of product design and development, use of various engineering tools, standard engineering procedures and industry specifications/requirements.

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cactus Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Safety is our top priority. All employees must comply with our comprehensive safety programs, participate in required safety training, and demonstrate commitment to our safety-first culture. This position may require working in potentially hazardous environments if you are traveling to a branch or plant location.  Ensure that you follow all safety guidelines that are required when working in the field, branch or manufacturing facility.

This position generally operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Sit for extended periods at a desk and work on a computer
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk and hear
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Walk or stand periodically throughout the day
• Maintain sustained concentration on computer screens
• Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Cactus Companies maintains a drug-free workplace and participates in E-Verify.