Mechanical Engineer (College Hire)
About The Position
OxyChem is seeking entry-level individuals pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering for a Maintenance Engineer college-hire position. The role focuses on protecting the environment and the health and safety of employees, customers, and communities while improving the reliability and cost-effectiveness of existing equipment. The engineer evaluates, designs, and recommends changes to maintenance activities to reduce repair costs and minimize product interruptions. The position coordinates with Production, Project, Process, and Corporate Engineering Departments on capital project implementation, including preparation of AFE’s. It provides engineering support to operations and maintenance, including troubleshooting process operating problems, investigating equipment failures, conducting special tests, preparing reports, and providing technical assistance. The engineer also develops preventive and predictive maintenance plans, oversees equipment installation, monitors performance, and recommends reliability and cost improvements. Technical support is provided during both planned and unplanned outages.
Requirements
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Expected graduation date between December 2026 and May 2027.
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.85 on a 4.0 scale.
- Must be willing to relocate.
Responsibilities
- Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of employees, customers, and the communities in which OxyChem operates or transports products.
- Evaluate, design, and recommend changes to maintenance activities to increase equipment reliability, reduce repair costs, and minimize product interruptions.
- Coordinate with Production, Project, Process, and Corporate Engineering Departments on capital project implementation, including preparation of AFE’s.
- Provide ongoing engineering assistance to operations and maintenance.
- Troubleshoot process operating problems, investigate equipment failures, conduct special tests, develop reports, and provide technical assistance.
- Develop and institute preventive and predictive maintenance plans, routine equipment replacement plans, and improvements to materials of construction.
- Supervise equipment installation, monitor performance, and recommend ways to improve reliability and reduce costs.
- Provide troubleshooting and technical support during planned and unplanned outages.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Relocation assistance and/or fully furnished corporate housing, if applicable.
- 9/80 work schedule, providing a three-day weekend every other week.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
