Designer Graphics

Location: Nanjing, Jiangsu

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.

Reimagine What’s Possible 

Purpose

The Designer – Process supports the creation, updating, and quality checking of Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) using SmartPlant P&ID (SPID) and other drafting tools for global ASU and process plant projects. Works under guidance from Lead Designers and Engineers to ensure accurate, high‑quality documentation.

Nature & Scope

• Works as an Individual Contributor in the global multi‑office PDO environment.
• Produces 2D drafting deliverables based on markups from Process & Systems Engineers.
• Performs Basic, Advanced, and pre‑publish quality checks.
• Uses Smart P&ID, MicroStation V8i, SmartSketch, BlueBeam, AutoCAD and reporting tools.
• Supports cross‑functional reviews and ensures documentation alignment with standards.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, update, and deliver PFDs and P&IDs based on engineering markups.
• Generate SPID critical quantity and data reports.
• Pre‑publish checks to ensure deliverable accuracy.
• Support Systems Engineers with data verification.
• Maintain drafting consistency aligned with AP standards and procedures.
• Coordinate with Lead Designers and Process/Systems Engineers for updates and clarifications.
• Manage tag data, equipment lists, instrument lists, and valve lists within SPID.
• Support digital workflows and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Required:

• Diploma in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.

• Good reading, writing and speak in English
• Minimum 5 years of experience drafting PFDs and P&IDs using SmartPlant P&ID (SPID).
  • Proficiency in SPID, MicroStation V8i, SmartSketch, and BlueBeam.
  • Ability to perform data quality checks.
  • Ability to generate SPID reports (All Tags, Equipment, Instrument, Valves, SP Items).
   

Preferred:

• Experience in ASU lant engineering environments.
• Familiarity with global execution work processes.
 

Licenses / Certifications:

• Mandatory completion of Air Products safety and compliance training.
 

Competencies

• Think Globally – Applies global drafting standards; collaborates across regions.
• Build for the Future – Produces accurate, high‑quality technical documents.
• Innovate Boldly – Identifies improvements to drafting workflows.
• Act with Accountability – Owns quality of assigned deliverables.
• Collaborate & Inspire – Communicates effectively with engineers and designers.
• Develop Self & Others – Shares knowledge and continuously builds technical skill.
 

Safety & Compliance

• Follows AP Life‑Saving Rules and drafting safety protocols.
• Ensures diagrams reflect safe design principles.
• Maintains compliance with corporate standards and data integrity expectations.

Work Hours

Standard engineering office hours with flexibility for global collaboration.

Travel

Up to 10–15% travel for coordination meetings, reviews, or site support as needed.

Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what’s possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.