Maintenance​/Project Co-Op- Ergon Refinery

Overview

The Maintenance Engineering department is seeking a Maintenance/Project Co-Op to begin Spring '27. This is a support position to the Maintenance / Engineering Departments of Ergon Refining, Inc. The Project Engineer provides technical and engineering support, as needed, for the development, design, and implementation of various projects as directed by the Maintenance & Engineering Manager.

The duties of the Co-op Engineer include, but are not limited to, those outlined in the following job functions. Other responsibilities may be added or substituted if necessary.

• Keep safe work habits as the highest priority at all times
• Maintain a clean and well-organized workspace at all times
• Strive to develop good working relationships with all co-workers, customers and associates
• Exemplify high levels of moral and ethical standards and values
• Develop completed project design specifications from basic conceptual ideas with limited direction
• Organize, prepare and conduct project review and status presentations with key personnel to further develop and review project details
• Review project details and equipment with Maintenance personnel (supervision, engineering, technicians) to ensure maintenance interests are addressed
• Prepare preliminary project estimates and cost justifications and completing Project Approval Forms (PAFs) and other documentation as necessary for management approval of projects
• Prepare detailed project estimates and cost justifications and developing Authorizations for Expenditure (AFEs) and other documentation as necessary for management approval of projects
• Prepare and implement project schedules as needed for efficient completion of tasks, utilizing all applicable work groups and resources
• Monitor progress of all project phases to verify accuracy of schedule and budget estimates
• Secure coordinating and/or supervising contract consulting, engineering, design, and vendor services for supplemental design assistance as needed to accomplish project goals
• Specify and procure parts and equipment as needed and verify compatibility with service conditions and applicable design codes
• Document all phases of project design, construction, and installation to verify compliance with Ergon Refining, Inc. specifications, all applicable design and construction codes, recommended practices, etc.
• Initiate, participate in, and ensure the completion of the Management of Change Procedure (including Pre-Startup Safety Reviews) for Project Engineering-related activities
• Provide project follow-up upon completion of installation, including equipment file development/documentation for new and/or affected equipment, recommended preventive maintenance of equipment, acquisition of spare parts, operating procedure development, startup assistance and lessons learned documentation
• Assist Maintenance / Engineering Department in thoroughly documenting general maintenance shutdowns, projects and lessons learned
• Assist in development, implementation and maintenance of Engineering and Construction specifications for refinery equipment
• Assist in the development of engineering project proposals and preparing project cost estimates for annual and quarterly budget reviews
• Work with Maintenance / Engineering staff to continually develop and improve project and maintenance engineering techniques, policies and procedures
• Participate in all aspects of miscellaneous project and maintenance engineering as necessary to meet the needs of Maintenance / Engineering department

• Completion of 2 semesters in an accredited engineering program (preferably in civil or mechanical engineering) while maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0, and a commitment to work in this position at a minimum of 3 semesters alternated with school.
• This requires a self-motivated person with strong leadership, communication, and organization skills.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is recommended.

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