Engineer

Caterpillar•Houston, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Responsibilities: This position is intended as an experienced engineering position expecting a minimum of 8 years industry experience. Primary role is to fulfill the mechanical engineering needs for Oil & Gas facilities engineering in the support of sales and execution for Solar Turbines products. Provides design/analytical mechanical engineering for projects and proposals to assure that design and equipment meets customer specifications and industry codes and standards. Will handle drawing specification, creation and modification, P&ID creation and review and equipment specification (vessels, shell & tube, fin fan coolers, valves, piping, electric heaters, etc). Will provide mentorship to junior engineers. Travels to fabrication sites, installation sites, and customer facilities as needed to support project requirements Position requires flexibility with personal schedule to meet deadlines and support occasional business travel Ability to work in the United States and able to travel internationally. Prefer he/she has a current US passport

Requirements

Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Applicant’s background should include familiarity with API, ASME, ANSI, and other codes and standards as applied to mechanical balance of plant equipment.
Demonstrated proficiency in problem solving and troubleshooting.
Effective communication skills, both written and oral, in the English language.
Sense of urgency and good organizational skills are required to work with multiple projects and competing priorities.
Must be able to perform detailed analysis and calculations required and document results.
Ability to work in the United States and able to travel internationally.

Nice To Haves

Experience in pipe stress analysis is a plus
Experience in using HYSYS is a plus
6-Sigma background is a plus.
Prefer he/she has a current US passport
Spanish language a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Fulfill the mechanical engineering needs for Oil & Gas facilities engineering in the support of sales and execution for Solar Turbines products.
Provides design/analytical mechanical engineering for projects and proposals to assure that design and equipment meets customer specifications and industry codes and standards.
Handle drawing specification, creation and modification, P&ID creation and review and equipment specification (vessels, shell & tube, fin fan coolers, valves, piping, electric heaters, etc).
Provide mentorship to junior engineers.
Travel to fabrication sites, installation sites, and customer facilities as needed to support project requirements
Active contributions to the development of project drawings such as PFDs, P&IDs, General Layouts, Piping Plans & Elevations, and Piping Isometrics
Active participation in the preparation and monitoring of project schedule for equipment purchase and engineering deliverables on the project.
Designs and specifies mechanical equipment and systems as required, typically including pressure vessels, heat exchangers, electric circulation heaters, pumps, compression systems, restriction orifices, manual valves, mechanical in-line devices, spring cans, and spring hangers.
Creates and issues requisitions for quotation and purchase of all mechanical equipment on a project
Participates in project design reviews and HAZOP reviews
Interfaces with suppliers during the definition of equipment scope and throughout project execution
Assists in design of system operating logic
Provides field support during fabrication, commissioning, and start-up of designed systems
Recommends design changes affecting areas of direct responsibility
Prepares proposal manhours and cost estimates and keep track of the manhours and equipment cost during the project execution.