Corporate CAPEX Draftsman
About the role
VCNA Job Description Form Job Title: Senior Draftsman (Capex)
Reports To Cement Capex Director
Division / Department Cement Corp
Job Purpose We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Draftsman to join our team at VCNA. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in our cement capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects, providing detailed equipment layouts, flow sheets, and other essential drafting services. This position requires a keen eye for detail, strong technical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments. This position will be part of the cement corporate team and will report directly to the Cement Capex Director .
Key Job Functions
- Develop and prepare detailed equipment layouts, flow sheets, and other technical drawings for CAPEX projects.
- Collaborate with project engineers, managers, and other stakeholders to gather necessary information and ensure accuracy in drawings.
- Review and revise drawings based on feedback and project requirements.
- Ensure all drawings comply with industry standards and company guidelines.
- Maintain and update drawing databases and documentation.
- Provide technical support and guidance to project managers and other team members.
- Participate in project meetings and contribute to the planning and execution of CAPEX projects.
- Assist in the preparation of project documentation, including specifications, reports, and presentations.
Know How
- Diploma or technical degree in Drafting, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience as a draftsman, preferably in the cement or heavy industrial sector.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or other relevant drafting software.
- Strong understanding of engineering principles and industry standards.
- Strong understanding of material handling technologies.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to travel to our plants in Canada and USA occasionally.
- Proficiency in English communication, both verbal and written, as well as strong interpersonal skills, is required.
- Experience with CAPEX projects and cement manufacturing is highly desirable.
Problem Solving This position demands advanced critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. The role benefits from extensive support through historical references, strategic frameworks, and collaboration with both plant-based and corporate technical teams. Additionally, the individual must closely adhere to the instructions provided by project managers to execute the necessary documentation accurately.
The problems faced will range from basic to very complex but conform to standard heavy industrial equipment.
Accountability This position will mostly follow specific instructions and requests from project managers. It will also have a fairly high participation in establishing new design, solutions or improvements. These will need to conform to corporate and company policies and regulations. All these will be validated and monitored by the various corporate capex project managers. This resource is going to be shared between the various corporate capex project managers.
This position has no responsibility over specific operation or project budgets.
About Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA)
Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA) is a leading provider of cement, concrete and aggregates to construction customers in the Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada, and in the Northeast U.S. and Eastern Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, we have 134 locations in North America, operating as St Marys Cement, Canada Building Materials (CBM), Prairie Materials, Superior Materials, and United Materials. Together, these companies provide jobs to more than 2,600 building materials employees.
In addition to our North American presence, we are proudly part of an even bigger international picture. We operate as part of international building materials and sustainability solutions provider, Votorantim Cimentos, headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil and operating in all regions of the country. In total, Votorantim Cimentos has a presence on four continents in 11 countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Luxembourg, Morocco, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, United States and Uruguay. Together with other Votorantim portfolio companies, we have approximately 500 operating sites around the world with more than 40,000 direct employees.
Established in 1936 in Brazil, Votorantim Cimentos’ rich, 86-year legacy has evolved over time as we seek sustainable growth and continued competitiveness through solutions and initiatives that generate a positive impact for the company and society.
We are made up of people and are an important part of peoples’ lives. From the ground up to the highest point of a city, we work together to build partnerships and lasting relationships. Our success is guided by our people, and we show our care and appreciation for employees by keeping inclusion and wellness at the forefront of everything we do.
If you are looking for a career in the building materials industry, build it with us. Explore the other sections on this page to learn more about our company and discover the opportunities waiting for you at VCNA.
Corporate CAPEX Draftsman
About the role
VCNA Job Description Form Job Title: Senior Draftsman (Capex)
Reports To Cement Capex Director
Division / Department Cement Corp
Job Purpose We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Draftsman to join our team at VCNA. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in our cement capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects, providing detailed equipment layouts, flow sheets, and other essential drafting services. This position requires a keen eye for detail, strong technical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments. This position will be part of the cement corporate team and will report directly to the Cement Capex Director .
Key Job Functions
- Develop and prepare detailed equipment layouts, flow sheets, and other technical drawings for CAPEX projects.
- Collaborate with project engineers, managers, and other stakeholders to gather necessary information and ensure accuracy in drawings.
- Review and revise drawings based on feedback and project requirements.
- Ensure all drawings comply with industry standards and company guidelines.
- Maintain and update drawing databases and documentation.
- Provide technical support and guidance to project managers and other team members.
- Participate in project meetings and contribute to the planning and execution of CAPEX projects.
- Assist in the preparation of project documentation, including specifications, reports, and presentations.
Know How
- Diploma or technical degree in Drafting, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience as a draftsman, preferably in the cement or heavy industrial sector.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or other relevant drafting software.
- Strong understanding of engineering principles and industry standards.
- Strong understanding of material handling technologies.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to travel to our plants in Canada and USA occasionally.
- Proficiency in English communication, both verbal and written, as well as strong interpersonal skills, is required.
- Experience with CAPEX projects and cement manufacturing is highly desirable.
Problem Solving This position demands advanced critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. The role benefits from extensive support through historical references, strategic frameworks, and collaboration with both plant-based and corporate technical teams. Additionally, the individual must closely adhere to the instructions provided by project managers to execute the necessary documentation accurately.
The problems faced will range from basic to very complex but conform to standard heavy industrial equipment.
Accountability This position will mostly follow specific instructions and requests from project managers. It will also have a fairly high participation in establishing new design, solutions or improvements. These will need to conform to corporate and company policies and regulations. All these will be validated and monitored by the various corporate capex project managers. This resource is going to be shared between the various corporate capex project managers.
This position has no responsibility over specific operation or project budgets.
About Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA)
Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA) is a leading provider of cement, concrete and aggregates to construction customers in the Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada, and in the Northeast U.S. and Eastern Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, we have 134 locations in North America, operating as St Marys Cement, Canada Building Materials (CBM), Prairie Materials, Superior Materials, and United Materials. Together, these companies provide jobs to more than 2,600 building materials employees.
In addition to our North American presence, we are proudly part of an even bigger international picture. We operate as part of international building materials and sustainability solutions provider, Votorantim Cimentos, headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil and operating in all regions of the country. In total, Votorantim Cimentos has a presence on four continents in 11 countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Luxembourg, Morocco, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, United States and Uruguay. Together with other Votorantim portfolio companies, we have approximately 500 operating sites around the world with more than 40,000 direct employees.
Established in 1936 in Brazil, Votorantim Cimentos’ rich, 86-year legacy has evolved over time as we seek sustainable growth and continued competitiveness through solutions and initiatives that generate a positive impact for the company and society.
We are made up of people and are an important part of peoples’ lives. From the ground up to the highest point of a city, we work together to build partnerships and lasting relationships. Our success is guided by our people, and we show our care and appreciation for employees by keeping inclusion and wellness at the forefront of everything we do.
If you are looking for a career in the building materials industry, build it with us. Explore the other sections on this page to learn more about our company and discover the opportunities waiting for you at VCNA.