Contract Mechanical Engineer

Job Summary:

The CONTRACT Mechanical Engineer executes capital projects and provides technical support to maintenance team in support of readying the plant for shut down. Contract will last approximately 3 to 4 months.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead the mechanical design for capital projects from conception to completion. Includes design, scope development, cost estimation, fund approval, material procurement, through project execution and commission for start-up.
• Coordinate with the production team to review project objective and develop mechanical design for proposal.
• Perform engineering calculations and/or analysis necessary for mechanical design.
• Ensure project mechanical design is compliant with process specifications, fabrication and construction codes and standards.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to ensure instrumentation, electrical, civil, and structural project needs are met.
• Provide engineering package including drawings, specifications, and work scope for project construction.
• Manage multiple contractors through project construction.
• Manage project budget and schedule through project execution.
• Maintain project documentation ensuring all documents are filed at end of project.
• Ensures adequate project-related spare parts are in place.
• Assist plant engineering projects team as needed.
• Provide technical support to plant mechanical maintenance group.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• In depth knowledge of and experience in project management of mechanical systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills to effectively interface with production team.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Project), AutoCAD, Pipe Flo
• Able to understand and work with piping and instrument diagrams (P&ID’s)

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• 3 or more years of experience in major equipment preventative maintenance, equipment repairs and replacements

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling of up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to ascend/descend ladders and work up to 160 feet in the air while wearing PPE
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment to work around liquid chemicals, acid fumes, silicon dust and hot equipment
• Ability to stoop and bend to floor level and squat to access and operate valves, pumps, perform maintenance, etc.
• Ability to work in inclement weather