Mechanical Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

The Mechanical Engineer provides technical expertise to support the safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective operation of an oil refinery’s mechanical equipment and process systems. This position evaluates fixed and rotating equipment performance, develops engineering solutions, supports maintenance, turnarounds, and capital projects, and helps maintain mechanical integrity in accordance with refinery standards and applicable codes and regulations. The role works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Inspection, Reliability, Process Engineering, Process Safety, contractors, and other stakeholders to reduce risk, improve equipment reliability, and sustain refinery throughput.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 4 year / Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Two (2) or more years mechanical engineering experience in refining, petrochemical processing, chemical manufacturing, or a similar continuous-process industry (Required)
• No Licensure or Certification Required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Provide mechanical engineering support for refinery fixed and rotating equipment, including pressure vessels, piping systems, heat exchangers, fired heaters, storage tanks, pumps, compressors, turbines, valves, and associated systems.
• Evaluate equipment performance, degradation mechanisms, recurring failures, and operating concerns; lead or support root-cause analyses and develop practical corrective actions.
• Support the refinery mechanical integrity program by reviewing inspection findings, fitness-for-service assessments, remaining-life evaluations, repair plans, and equipment recommendations.
• Develop scopes of work, technical specifications, equipment data sheets, engineering calculations, cost estimates, schedules, and design packages for maintenance, turnaround, and capital projects.
• Review drawings, piping and instrumentation diagrams, calculations, vendor proposals, inspection reports, and design documents for technical accuracy and compliance.
• Provide field support for equipment troubleshooting, repairs, installation, commissioning, startup, shutdown, and performance testing in operating process units.
• Participate in management-of-change reviews, process hazard analyses, pre-startup safety reviews, incident investigations, risk assessments, and other process safety activities.
• Ensure engineering designs and recommendations comply with applicable refinery procedures, OSHA Process Safety Management requirements, environmental and safety regulations, and relevant API, ASME, ANSI, ASTM, and National Board standards.
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Inspection, Reliability, Process Engineering, Procurement, contractors, and equipment vendors to execute work safely and efficiently.
• Provide engineering support during planned outages, unit shutdowns, turnarounds, equipment repairs, and unplanned operational events.
• Develop and maintain equipment strategies, preventive and predictive maintenance recommendations, engineering files, equipment records, and technical documentation.
• Monitor project costs, schedules, quality, contractor performance, and technical risks; communicate status and emerging issues to refinery leadership and project stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, energy efficiency, unit availability, refinery throughput, and lifecycle cost while maintaining process safety and environmental compliance.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less-experienced engineers, inspectors, technicians, and maintenance personnel as assigned.
• Working knowledge of refinery fixed and rotating equipment, mechanical design, failure analysis, corrosion and damage mechanisms, and maintenance practices.
• Familiarity with OSHA Process Safety Management requirements and applicable API, ASME, ANSI, ASTM, and National Board codes and standards.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, piping and instrumentation diagrams, isometrics, equipment data sheets, inspection reports, technical specifications, and vendor documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and refinery engineering, inspection, maintenance, or project-management systems relevant to the role.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organization, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with refinery employees, contractors, equipment vendors, and cross-functional teams in an operating environment.
• Engineer-in-Training certification or Professional Engineer licensure. (Preferred)
• Direct experience in an oil refinery or petrochemical facility. (Preferred)
• Experience with refinery mechanical integrity programs, API inspection standards, fitness-for-service evaluations, and recognized corrosion or damage mechanisms. (Preferred)
• Experience with reliability improvement, root-cause analysis, vibration analysis, condition monitoring, or risk-based inspection. (Preferred)
• Experience managing refinery mechanical projects from concept through commissioning, startup, and closeout. (Preferred)
• While this job description aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the role, it may not detail every task or responsibility required.

CORE COMPETENCIES

CHANGE AGILITY (LEVEL 2 SUPPORTING)

Identifies, initiates, and adapts to organizational changes that foster enhanced effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and ultimately business results.

COLLABORATION (LEVEL 2 SUPPORTING)

Sees connection points across the organization and partners effectively with others to achieve common goals.

DECISION MAKING (LEVEL 2 SUPPORTING)

Selects a course of action to reduce risk and uncertainty and create optimal outcomes.

DRIVE FOR RESULTS (LEVEL 2 SUPPORTING)

Drives to achieve challenging performance objectives.

TEAM BUILDING (LEVEL 2 SUPPORTING)

Builds trust, fosters openness, and provides support. As the manager of a team, selects and motivates a strong team.

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