Jr. Mechanical Engineer

Engineering & Inspection Services • Plaquemine, LA

107d

About The Position

EIS is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer to support fixed equipment reliability and maintenance in a refinery/chemical plant environment. This role will provide hands-on engineering support for troubleshooting, equipment strategies, and improvement projects, while gaining exposure to API and ASME codes, Turnarounds, and client-facing engineering work. The ideal candidate will be an early-career engineer eager to grow their technical expertise in pressure vessels, piping, storage tanks, and other static equipment.

Requirements

• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, including technical presentations and consulting.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to provide sound recommendations.
• Bachelor of Science (or higher) degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 1–5 years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer.
• Experience with large static equipment (vessels, piping, exchangers, heaters, etc.) required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Predictive and Preventive Maintenance Programs a plus.
• Familiarity with ASME and API codes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Maintenance and Inspection teams to troubleshoot mechanical issues with pressure vessels, storage tanks, and piping systems.
• Support development and implementation of equipment maintenance strategies that improve reliability and comply with applicable codes and standards.
• Identify and help resolve operational reliability issues to enhance plant performance.
• Generate Management of Change (MOC) documentation and maintain unit records, tabulations, and drawings.
• Develop basic engineering packages for plant improvement projects.
• Perform thickness calculations per API 510 and API 570.
• Participate in Turnarounds and other planned outages as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree