Jr. Mechanical Engineer

Perform maintenance Mechanical Engineering duties related to maintaining equipment on in-plant projects and repairs, management-of-change (MOC) work, developing scopes for maintenance activities, troubleshooting equipment issues, providing turnaround assistance, and supporting maintenance activities.

Essential Job Functions

· Serve as a member of cross-functional team to resolve equipment problems, investigate incidents, and improve reliability.

· Develop scopes for engineering related work orders that are to be worked by Maintenance. Must include problem identification, repair scope, redlined drawings, isometric drawings, BOM, & NDE.

· Enter MOCs as needed to progress Maintenance related work.

· Assist in resolving action items associated with equipment failures.

· Apply technical knowledge and expertise to provide technical support to the Maintenance Supervisor, Specialist, and Crafts on difficult equipment repair problems.

· Aids in the design review of any temporary leak repairs and piping system

· Use problem-solving skills to provide troubleshooting support and recommendations to operating units on equipment reliability, including emergency work reviews.

· Focus on continuous improvement items and work with Reliability on bad actors. Create action plans for improving reliability.

· Assist in the training and development of in-house maintenance resources.

· Make recommendations to optimize PM plans.

· Assists with the development of long-term maintenance strategy.

· Look for cost and time advantages through evaluation of alternatives for equipment repairs.

· Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports.

· Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products.

· Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems, and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles.

· Confer with 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 and submit 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 maintenance crew.

· 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 and enhance business goals.

· Participate on capital project teams and aid in development of specifications and supporting detail design efforts.

· Review project design packages for proper design regarding reliability, application, and maintenance.

· Assist in the development and monitoring of the preventive maintenance program.

· Assist with reviewing and maintaining equipment specifications as related to purchasing, installation, operation, and maintenance repairs.

· Provide various reports as needed.

· Always present a professional image to clients and vendors and maintain a positive reputation of the company.

· Follow all relevant company policies and procedures.

· Assists other departments and other administrative personnel, as necessary.

· Perform other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations

· None required.

Education, Experience, and/or Training Required

· Bachelor’s or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering required.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities preferred

· Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking or in writing so others will understand.

· Must be self-motivated and possess skills to identify and solve unusual problems.

· Must be capable to make decisions and recommendations with minimal supervision.

· Must be willing to spend time in the field as required.

· Ability to use computers and computer systems utilizing standard software (Microsoft Suite).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $73,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year
• 2 years
• Under 1 year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Nederland, TX 77627: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person