Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities

• 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 to ensure jobs receive 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 documented.
• Provide maintainability input into Predictive and Preventative Maintenance (PPM) strategy and support the PPM coordinator, reviewing spare parts lists for existing equipment.
• Support operations in the development of operating procedures (e.g., proper steps for starting/stopping a pump).
• Serve as maintenance engineering resources during the evaluation and development of plant equipment criticality list and strategies.
• Provide engineering input to planners’ job plans.
• During turnaround work, provide input on development of work orders for critical equipment requiring engineering review.
• 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 day‑to‑day decision making for the operating area while networking with engineers on site and within the business.
• For process‑critical equipment, ensure work requests include engineering input on repair details such as clearances, tolerances, materials of construction, welding procedures, etc.; provide onsite/off‑site support for deviations.
• Share on‑call responsibilities with other plant personnel and coordinate areas of responsibility during planned shutdown and maintenance activities.
• Apply skills and technical knowledge to develop job scopes and plans; support execution during projects, turnarounds, shutdowns, and start‑ups.
• Provide engineering support on rotating and fixed equipment in assigned areas.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant industrial mechanical engineering experience.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively both individually and in a team.
• Flexibility to work off hours to support plant operations.
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC and possess a valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Experience with pump system evaluations and improvements.
• Experience with vessel evaluations and communication of improvements/repairs.
• Experience managing vendor proposals, quotations, contractor bids, and project solution development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of API standards.
• Proficiency with SAP (preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (required).
• 40% of work inside a desk, 60% in the plant.
• No travel required.

• Work with hazardous or flammable chemicals with proper safety precautions, training, and equipment.
• Work around or manually interact with heavy equipment.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Work in environments requiring frequent bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Complete tasks wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as fire‑protective clothing, goggles, face shields, gloves, steel‑toe boots, hearing protection, respirators, etc.
• Work in tight or confined spaces.
• Climb ladders or stairs.
• Work in all weather conditions.

As a 100% teammate‑owned company we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible teammates.

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Hargrove is a drug‑free workplace. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.