For us, people are the heart of our organization. For over 20 years, our team’s been making a name for Compass by manufacturing, retrofitting, and servicing compression and process packaging equipment of the highest standards for the North American natural gas industry. We’re established, privately owned, and proud of our company culture where employees are supported in training, development, and career progression. And the best part…the fun is just beginning! Today, Compass is at its most innovative and excited to be at the forefront of emerging clean technologies and a contributor to the global energy transformation.
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Reporting to the Design Supervisor, this position will lead the quality verification of structural fabrication deliverables compression units, including skids, pedestals, steel structures, equipment supports, and high‑pressure piping interfaces. This role ensures that all structural drawings, models, and calculation packages meet project specifications, industry codes, and fabrication/installation requirements. The ideal candidate has deep experience with packaged compression systems and understands the unique structural challenges of modularized oil & gas equipment.
What You Will Do
Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:
- Perform detailed checking of structural drawings, 3D models, and calculation packages for compressor skids, pedestals, pipe supports, platforms, stairs, ladder and equipment support structures.
- Verify compliance with applicable codes and standards (AISC, API, ASCE, company specs, and client requirements).
- Ensure structural designs properly account for dynamic loads, vibration, rotating equipment, thermal expansion, and transportation/installation loads.
- Review and validate steel member sizing, connection details, baseplate designs, anchor bolt layouts, and lifting/rigging points.
- Check alignment between structural calculations, design intent, and fabrication drawings.
- Identify inconsistencies, missing information, or constructability issues; provide clear feedback to engineers and designers.
- Coordinate with piping, electrical, and instrumentation teams to resolve interface issues and ensure accurate model integration.
- Review vendor equipment drawings for structural impacts (compressors, coolers, vessels, scrubbers, pulsation bottles, etc.).
- Support model reviews (3D CAD) and ensure structural components meet modularization and transport requirements.
- Maintain and enforce structural checking standards, document control practices, and quality assurance procedures.
- Mentor junior designers and support continuous improvement of checking workflows.
Education, Skills and Experience
Your education and experience include:
- 10+ years of structural design/checking experience, preferably in oil & gas compression, gas processing, or modular equipment packages.
- Strong understanding of skid design, compressor foundations, dynamic loading, and rotating equipment support requirements.
- Proficiency with CAD and structural tools (AutoCAD, Cadworx, Naviswork).
- Strong knowledge of AISC, API, ASCE, and relevant client/industry standards.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify subtle errors or inconsistencies.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience with modular fabrication, shop detailing, and field installation practices.
Physical Strain
Include an intro to physical strain
- Standard requirements. Bending, squatting, climbing, stooping, twisting and reaching will all be required occasionally in this position
- Sitting for long periods of time
- Lifting 10 pounds maximum with occasional lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds
- May be required to work at heights of up to 25 feet
- Must meet all OSHA regulations and must wear all required PPE when in the shop environment
At Compass, we are always looking for the right people with “can do” attitudes and a willingness to help wherever needed, this means that you may need to take on other tasks and duties that may not be listed above or may change based on the location or needs of the company.