Mechanical Engineer

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The Mechanical Engineer will provide mechanical engineering expertise with primary emphasis on rotating equipment to ensure reliable operation and perform project engineering functions as required for maintenance and improvement projects. This position will primarily support the Nederland Terminal and its affiliated locations as well as other facilities as needed. The position will be located in Nederland, TX.

• Provide mechanical engineering support to maintenance and operations.
• Work with equipment OEMs to resolve issues, perform overhauls, and review spare parts recommendations.
• Provide mechanical engineering expertise in the troubleshooting and resolution of equipment failures, the selection and evaluation of plant equipment, and the operation of rotating equipment.
• Identify equipment bad actors by working closely with maintenance and operations, monitoring mean time between failures, and reviewing work order history and cost. Perform root cause analysis to identify solutions to eliminate chronic equipment problems.
• Work with vibration analysts reviewing data and recommend appropriate corrective action.
• Evaluate, recommend, design, and implement modifications to equipment, procedures, and processes to improve reliability or reduce the cost of the assets.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate preventive maintenance programs.
• Recommend and establish spare parts for new and existing equipment.
• Prepare equipment specifications and purchase requests.
• Maintain equipment repair records and logs – evaluate repair costs and trends.
• Assist in developing shutdown budget and scope.
• Assist in developing site annual budget for Operation & Maintenance and capital projects.
• Oversee major equipment repairs and overhauls.
• Evaluate / audit repair shops to ensure quality.
• Provide project engineering and management for small capital projects, including estimating, submitting projects for approval, and managing the project through start‑up and closure.
• Control project costs by providing budget projections and maintaining a constant awareness of project status relative to approved budget.
• Instruct maintenance and operations personnel on new equipment and procedures as required.
• Assure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations and operating permits.
• Actively participate in the site’s Health, Environmental, Safety and Security (HESS) programs to assure a safe and environmentally sound workplace.
• Complete any additional responsibilities assigned by Management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 0‑3+ years of industry experience in maintenance or a related field
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and respond to callouts on a non‑routine basis
• Physical requirements – Must be able to lift 40 lbs, climb ladders and stairs. Walking, bending, stooping is required. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator. Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.
• Ability to obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC)