Mechanical Engineer (Long Term Project)

Work Environment

Full-time onsite position in Ardmore, Oklahoma
Standard schedule is Monday-Friday, approximately 40 hours per week
Occasional weekend, holiday, and plant shutdown support required during major installations and startups
Travel typically averages up to 30%, though some projects may require additional travel

What You'll Do

• Lead mechanical engineering activities for capital equipment and facility projects
• SUPPORT industrial equipment installation, machine relocation, decommissioning, reassembly, alignment, commissioning, and startup activities
• Create project budgets, cost estimates, and contractor bid packages
• Manage equipment procurement, fabrication follow-up, factory acceptance testing, and incoming equipment inspections
• CORPORATE contractors, maintenance teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders during installations and startups
• Develop safety documentation, risk assessments, operator training materials, and maintenance procedures
• SUPPORT both brownfield and greenfield project implementations
• Ensure projects comply with company standards and industry regulations
• TRAVEL to project sites as needed to support installations and commissioning activities

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical education
• 3+ years of engineering experience within industrial manufacturing, heavy industrial, or large commercial environments
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, and cross-functional project teams
• HANDS-ON experience with:
• Equipment installation and commissioning
• MACHINE relocation and startup activities
• Mechanical systems troubleshooting
• INDUSTRIAL project execution
• KNOWLEDGE of:
• Pneumatics
• Hydraulics
• Piping and fittings
• INDUSTRIAL mechanical systems
• EXPERIENCE with mechanical design standards such as OSHA, ASME, ANSI, and ISO
• STRONG project planning, communication, and organizational skills
• PROFICIENCY with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Project)

Preferred Qualifications

• AUTO CAD or DraftSight 2D experience
• EXPERIENCE with lifting devices, cranes, jibs, end-effectors, and below-the-hook equipment
• KNOWLEDGE of motor, gearbox, and drive system sizing and selection
• EXPERIENCE with mechanics of materials, stress analysis, and FEA
• PREVIOUS project management or project leadership experience involving installation planning, scheduling, and risk assessment