Senior Mechanical Engineer - Static Equipment

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What We Offer
The Senior Mechanical Engineer is a technically competent professional who provides effective technical solutions for medium and large projects, executes complex assignments, mentors and trains others.
Major Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical effort on small to medium projects, especially related to static equipment.
• Prepare technical specifications for static equipment.
• Clarify vendor proposals.
• Conduct technical bid evaluations.
• Prepare technical requisition purchase packages.
• Review fabrication drawings, calculations, and inspection and testing procedures.
• Participate in inspection and testing activities from purchase through delivery.
• Provide assistance and expertise to the Manager of Mechanical Engineering.
• Keep abreast of new technologies.
• Work with manufacturers of new equipment and services to make presentations and organize seminars.

What You Offer
Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and at least 6 years of related experience in the chemical, petrochemical or related industries OR
• Master of Science and at least 4 years of related experience in the chemical, petrochemical or related industries OR
• PhD in Mechanical Engineering and at least 2 years of related experience in the chemical, petrochemical or related industries
• The eligibility to apply for and obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within a reasonable timeframe

Preferred Qualifications

• EIT Certification or Registered Professional Engineer in Mechanical Engineering

Knowledge & Skills:

• Proficient in detail engineering for static equipment and related packages, including the preparation and review of the following:
• Equipment specifications
• Technical bid evaluations
• Fabrication drawings
• Calculations
• Inspection and testing procedures from purchase through delivery

• Well versed in the use of equipment software such as PV Elite or Compress.
• Competent in the application of industry codes and standards (ASME/API/TEMA) for static equipment.
• Good understanding of the requirements for maintainability, material selection and mechanical reliability.
• Background in operability principles and maintenance requirements of the diverse machinery used in the chemical industry
• Willing to travel as needed, up to 20 - 40% of the time
• Willingness to pursue advanced education, training and professional registration
• Good English language skills, written and oral
• Strong analytical and problem solving (decision making) skills
• Collaborative team player capable of working well with people across all hierarchies
• Good organizational and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills such as communication, listening, verbal and assertiveness

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