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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) s