Mechanical Engineer at Hargrove and Associates, Inc — Lake Jackson, TX

# What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope: The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for providing technical expertise in maintenance and mechanical engineering to support Operations and Maintenance personnel across the plant in Lake Jackson, TX.

• Utilize Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to perform effective problem analysis and root cause elimination, and evaluate solutions for leveraging across the company
• Work closely with the Mechanical Coordinator so that the jobs have both technical and field experience during troubleshooting, procedures, repair plans, etc.
• Own and execute smaller expense projects as assigned
• Provide expertise on troubleshooting failures and repairs, and ensure repairs, repair techniques, and equipment-specific training are made available and documented
• Provide maintainability input into Predictive and Preventative Maintenance (PPM) strategy and support the PPM coordinator as required in reviewing spare parts list for existing equipment
• Support Operations in the development of operating procedures (i.e. proper steps for starting/stopping a pump, etc.)
• Serve as maintenance engineering resources during the evaluation and development of plant equipment criticality list and strategies
• During development of turnaround work, provide input on development of work orders particularly on critical equipment requiring Engineering review or input
• Write and support the development of maintenance procedures
• Work with the Mechanical Coordinator on following jobs internally and externally to ensure quality repairs
• Provide leadership and direction in the day-to-day decision making for the operating area of responsibility while networking with other engineers on site and within the business to leverage knowledge on plant operations
• For process-critical equipment, ensure that work requests include engineering input on repair details such as clearances, tolerances, materials of construction, welding procedures, etc. and if necessary, provide onsite/offsite technical support for deviations from this data
• Share on-call responsibilities with other plant personnel, and help coordinate areas of responsibility during planned shutdown and maintenance activities
• Apply skills and technical knowledge to develop job scopes and plans, and support execution during projects, turnarounds, shutdowns, and start-ups
• Provide engineering support on rotating and fixed equipment in assigned areas

# Ideal Background

Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university is required.

Experience: Requires 3+ years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical engineering.

• Must have strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to work effectively both individually and in a team environment
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Must be flexible during off hours to support plant operations
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC and possess a valid US Driver's license
• Work experience with the following preferred:
• Pump System Evaluations and Improvements
• Vessel Evaluations and Communicate Improvements/Repairs
• Work experience managing vendor proposals and quotations, contractor bids, and development of desired solutions for projects preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of API standards
• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office

Physical Requirements:

• Must be willing to work with hazardous and/or flammable chemicals (with proper safety precautions, training, and equipment)
• Must be willing to work around and/or manually interact with heavy equipment
• Must be willing and able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Must be willing and able to work in environments that require frequent bending, reaching, and lifting (up to 50 pounds)
• Complete tasks wearing the required personal protective equipment (PPE) which may include fire protective clothing, goggles, face shields, gloves, steel toe boots, hearing protection, respirators, etc.
• Must be willing and able to work in tight or confined spaces
• Must be able to climb ladders/stairs
• Ability to work in all weather conditions

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# Hargrove Culture

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.