Engineer I - Mechanical

Position Summary

Under supervision, the incumbent at this level receives "on-the-job" training in various phases of engineering through specific assignments under close supervision. Tasks are routine in nature to provide experience and familiarization with the staff, engineering methods, practices, and programs of the company.

About the Role

• Aid the Principal Mechanical Engineer in monitoring unit operations
• Complete capital and expense projects in support of plant operations
• Assist the Mechanical Integrity group with API inspection resolutions and ASME calculations
• Aid in the planning and execution of unit shutdowns and startups
• Administer plant performance test runs as needed, providing operational data or drawings to vendors or maintenance if needed
• Contribute to project engineering and management for capital and expense projects as assigned
• Research and monitor upcoming technological changes to improve future strategies within the plant
• Provide technical support for plant operations
• Work in a team environment with operations, maintenance, and engineering to maintain and troubleshoot problems as well as proposing applications for the process units
• Assist drafting and other engineers on small project scopes to receive appropriate design and size of equipment needed
• Provide project engineering and management for capital and expense projects as assigned
• Research and monitor upcoming technological changes to improve future strategies within the plant
• Provide technical support for plant operations
• Work in a team environment with operations, maintenance, and engineering to maintain and troubleshoot problems as well as proposing applications for the process units
• Assist in the planning and execution of unit shutdowns and startups
• Administer plant performance test runs as needed, provide any operational data or drawings required to vendors or maintenance if needed
• Contribute to planning and the development of strategies for equipment to optimize plant reliability and reduce downtime

Responsibilities

• Provide Technical support for Plant Operations
• Work in a team environment with operations, maintenance, and engineering to maintain and troubleshoot problems as well as proposing applications for the process units
• Aid in the planning and execution of unit shutdowns and startups
• Administer plant performance test runs as needed, provide any operational data or drawings required to vendors or maintenance if needed
• Contribute to project engineering and management for capital and expense projects as assigned
• Research and monitor upcoming technological changes to improve future strategies within the plant
• Provide technical support for plant operations
• Work in a team environment with operations, maintenance, and engineering to maintain and troubleshoot problems as well as proposing applications for the process units
• Aid in the planning and execution of unit shutdowns and startups
• Administer plant performance test runs as needed, provide any operational data or drawings required to vendors or maintenance if needed
• Contribute to planning and the development of strategies for equipment to optimize plant reliability and reduce downtime

Requirements

• Education Requirements: Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering required
• Experience Requirements: With education requirements, 0-2 years of relevant work experience required. College engineering internship preferred, oil & gas or chemical processing internship highly desirable
• Demonstrated knowledge of economic principles, project management, and customer service required
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical principles, troubleshooting, and collaborative skills required
• Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office software packages, including Excel, required
• Demonstrated competencies of priority setting and organizational agility
• Demonstrated competencies of developing peer relations, participating as a team member, and leading others
• Ability to analyze, reason and solve increasingly complex problems
• Ability to adjust to frequent change and adjust schedule as needed to reach Departmental and Plant goals
• Fluent in English, oral and written required

Qualifications

• Desire to work in a manufacturing environment and to address mechanical issues
• Knowledge of safety, environmental compliance, reliability, and operating excellence
• Knowledge of plant piping and equipment specifications
• Ability to plan and bid job packages
• Ability to develop competence and trust so others seek guidance
• Ability to complete assigned projects within deadlines and budgets
• Ability to adhere to all company policies and procedures

Skills

• Technical support for plant operations
• Project engineering and management
• Research and monitor technological changes
• Planning and execution of unit shutdowns and startups
• Administering plant performance test runs
• Providing technical support for plant operations
• Working in a team environment
• Addressing mechanical issues

Benefits

• Competitive wages and benefits
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Company-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with a generous Company match
• Competitive Paid Time Off, including 10 Holidays and time off to Volunteer
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Program
• Performance-Based Bonus Program