Mechanical Plant Engineer

About the role

The Plant Engineering department at Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend Refinery in Rosemount, MN is seeking a Mechanical Plant Engineer. This position offers a unique opportunity for growth and learning within the oil and gas industry.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovation and efficiency through our Principled Based Management culture.
• Promote a proactive safety culture by identifying and controlling hazards.
• Gain understanding in oil flow, refinery units, and basic economics.
• Apply analytical and engineering skills to enhance EH&S and business operations.
• Recommend and implement equipment and process improvements to reduce risks, boost productivity, and lower costs.
• Provide technical support for equipment specifications and design reviews.
• Support and progressively lead Management of Change efforts with input from subject matter experts.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis and develop asset reliability strategies with guidance from senior engineers.
• Work with leaders and technicians to prevent recurring failures.
• Lead projects as scope and experience grow to enhance asset performance.
• Support operations and maintenance technicians' skill development.
• Provide technical support as required for Turnaround activities in assigned areas.
• Develop troubleshooting techniques of mechanical-related problems to determine appropriate repair scopes.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in reliability engineering or related role.
• 2+ years experience in a refining/petro-chemical/manufacturing facility.

Qualifications

• Deep operational understanding of a complex refinery environment.
• Practical, plant-based engineering experience early in your career.
• Structured development through on-site engineering rotations.
• Direct collaboration with operations, maintenance, and technical expert.
• Early exposure to reliability engineering and asset management principles.
• Preparation for multiple engineering career paths.
• Professional growth within a values-based culture.

Skills

• Strong analytical and engineering skills.
• Ability to identify and control hazards proactively.
• Understanding of oil flow, refinery units, and basic economics.
• Experience in reliability engineering or related roles.
• Experience in a refining/petro-chemical/manufacturing facility.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Pay

$90,000 - $120,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

Schedule

The position offers a "9/80" schedule that provides every other Friday off.