Mechanical Engineer

Olson Engineering, a full-service, multi-discipline engineering company providing services to the petrochemical market, is seeking experienced, motivated, and highly technical Mechanical Engineer to join our team.  Engineers should have at minimum 8 years of experience.  Candidates should have a working knowledge of static and rotating equipment related to the petrochemical industry.  Engineer must be familiar with Microsoft Office and other relevant software.

Responsibilities and Duties

Engineers are expected to:

• Serve as a member of cross-functional team to resolve, plan, and implement solutions to address static equipment problems. Work alongside TAR Planning team to prepare and implement TAR work for upcoming Turnarounds.
• Work with a multi-disciplined team to initiate, propose and oversee manufacture and development of Capital Projects. Work with mechanical contractors to follow through with mechanical completion of Capital Expenditure Projects on site.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports.
• Confer with other engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.
• Perform functions and duties in a manner that protects personal safety as well as the safety of all personnel on site.
• Promptly report all safety, health or environmental incidents or issues.
• Provide technical and field support to Operations and Maintenance departments for mechanical equipment.
• Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
• Conduct research that tests or analyzes the feasibility, design, operation, or performance of equipment, components, or systems.
• Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to operations and maintenance crews.
• Develop, coordinate, or monitor all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, or operation of product designs.
• Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
• Assist in root cause failure analysis on critical equipment failures.
• Perform component failure analysis as required.
• Witness repairs to equipment and serve as a coordinator on critical equipment repairs as needed.
• Initiate capital projects to maintain/enhance business goals.
• Participate on capital project teams and provide assistance in development of specifications and supporting detail design efforts.
• Review project design packages for proper design regarding operability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of the preventative maintenance program.
• Develop, review, and maintain equipment specifications as related to purchasing, installation, operation, and maintenance/repairs.
• Develop and implement alterations and revisions to equipment to improve business performance of the operating units.
• Provide various engineering reports as needed.
• Assists other Departments as necessary.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education, Experience, and/or Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience in the Chemical Industry field or equivalent.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience working in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Fertilizer manufacturing experience a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel required.
• Experience with SAP a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Requires working knowledge of relevant ASME and API codes.
• Certification in relevant ASME and API codes is a benefit.
• This individual shall possess a sound knowledge of fixed equipment as well as a knowledge of inspection activities/techniques.
• Knowledge of corrosion mechanisms and materials is desired.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, isometric drawings, and Corrosion Control Diagrams.
• Experience in writing procedures.
• Demonstrated technical leadership related to fixed equipment.
• Knowledge of risk-based inspection software programs and best practices.
• Ability to use personal computer software for word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Be able to work independently (while still possessing good teamwork ability).
• Ability to gather and evaluate complex information.
• Ability to work and make decisions in a fast paced, high stress environment.
• Provide attention to detail and ability to produce results.
• Ability to interact with team members and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.