Mechanical Engineer - Intermediate Chemicals

About the role

Indorama Ventures is seeking innovative, collaborative mechanical engineers to provide technical expertise in plant operations and maintenance. The role involves troubleshooting failures, ensuring equipment reliability, and contributing to facility and equipment strategies for rotating and fixed equipment. Responsibilities include health, safety, and environmental compliance, package ownership for heat exchangers, pressure vessels, boilers, freshwater generators, and gas compressors, and serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for equipment failures and repair techniques. Collaboration with Maintenance Technologists and Reliability Engineers is essential to develop procedures, repair plans, and maintenance strategies. The position also involves providing technical support for deviations, requesting materials, proposing cost-effective solutions, and participating in turnaround work development.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical maintenance engineering expertise to Operations and Maintenance personnel for troubleshooting failures, repairs, and equipment restoration.
• Ensure all activities comply with laws, regulations, contractual requirements, and project management manuals, with a focus on health, safety, and environmental protection.
• Own and review packages for heat exchangers, pressure vessels, boilers, freshwater generators, and gas compressors (centrifugal and reciprocating).
• Comment on mechanical design, including operability, functionality, accessibility, and maintainability to meet legal, regulatory, class, flag, and contract requirements.
• Review certifying authority comments on mechanical systems/equipment and assist in resolving issues.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for equipment failures and repair techniques during root cause investigations.
• Work closely with Maintenance Technologists to integrate technical and field experience in troubleshooting and developing procedures and repair plans.
• Provide technical expertise to plant personnel on troubleshooting failures, repairs, and evaluating equipment design for process performance and reliability.
• For critical process equipment, ensure work requests include engineering input on repair details such as clearances, tolerances, materials of construction, and welding procedures.
• Provide onsite/offsite technical support for deviations from engineering data when necessary.
• Request equipment, materials, and consumables within limits of authority.
• Propose and implement cost-effective solutions in design, procurement, installation, and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
• Participate with the Reliability Engineer in developing facility and equipment maintenance strategies.
• Provide input on work order scope and development during turnaround work, particularly for critical equipment requiring engineering review or input.
• Provide technical support for specification, identification, and purchasing of required parts.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise revamp and maintenance activities.
• Participate in the design of material codification systems.
• Perform other duties as needed to meet business requirements.

Requirements

• Mechanical Engineer II: BS in Mechanical Engineering required. 3–5 years of experience in the chemical/plant industry.
• Mechanical Engineer III: BS in Mechanical Engineering required. 5–7 years of experience in the chemical industry and 5–7 years of plant experience as a mechanical engineer.
• Mechanical Engineer Sr.: BS in Mechanical Engineering required. 7+ years of experience in the chemical industry and 7+ years of plant experience as a mechanical engineer.
• Strong experience in a similar role within an ethylene oxide/ethylene glycol plant is preferred.
• Maintenance, reliability, and turnaround experience are required.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with SAP, Internet, Email, and Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong computer skills, including process simulation tools such as Aspen.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop engineering solutions.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• WellHub / TotalPass
• Life insurance
• Other exclusive benefits