Mechanical Plant Engineer

Overview

Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend Refinery in Rosemount, MN is hiring a Mechanical Plant Engineer. This opportunity is a great learning experience for someone who wants to build engineering skills, move into the oil & gas industry, or take on a new challenge. The company offers a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off and compensation values the contributions you make.

The Plant Engineering department comprises several new engineers from varying disciplines. You will work with refinery engineers, technicians, operators, and other personnel to help the facility safely operate and maintain its mechanical assets. Engineers progress through discipline‑based rotations across refinery units and mechanical systems, typically lasting about one year, building technical capability, operational knowledge, and ownership that prepares them for long‑term roles in asset management, reliability, or projects.

• Deep operational understanding of a complex refinery environment
• Practical, plant‑based engineering experience early in your career
• Structured development through on‑site engineering rotations
• Direct collaboration with operations, maintenance, and technical experts
• Early exposure to reliability engineering and asset management principles
• Preparation for multiple engineering career paths
• Professional growth within a values‑based culture

• Learn to drive innovation and efficiency through a Principled Based Management culture
• Promote a proactive safety culture by identifying and controlling hazards
• Gain understanding in oil flow, refinery units, and basic economics
• Apply analytical and engineering skills to enhance EH&S and business operations
• Recommend and implement equipment and process improvements to reduce risks, boost productivity, and lower costs
• Provide technical support for equipment specifications and design reviews
• Support and progressively lead Management of Change efforts with input from subject matter experts
• Lead Root Cause Analysis and develop asset reliability strategies with guidance from senior engineers
• Work with leaders and technicians to prevent recurring failures
• Lead projects as scope and experience grow to enhance asset performance
• Support operations and maintenance technicians’ skill development
• Provide technical support as required for Turnaround activities in assigned areas
• Develop troubleshooting techniques for mechanical‑related problems to determine appropriate repair scopes

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• 2+ years of experience in reliability engineering or a related role
• 2+ years experience in a refining, petro‑chemical, or manufacturing facility

Salary range: $90,000 - $120,000 per year. Variable pay in the form of a monetary bonus or other compensation is available. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, retirement, paid vacation and time off, educational assistance, infertility assistance, paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and other regional benefits as applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. Additional information regarding E‑Verify may be available.