Mechanical Engineer - Engineering Center/Equipment Design Team

Formosa Plastics•Point Comfort, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to design and procure quality mechanical equipment required to operate the site’s units smoothly and with more efficiency. This position’s function is to plan, organize and manage project activities from start to finish and will contribute to assigned projects by preparing budgets and datasheets as well as reviewing schedules and quotation evaluations. He/she will contribute suggestions for design and cost savings and will oversee the installation of equipment on site all while sustaining a safe and healthful working environment that meets environmental, health and safety regulatory and company requirements.

Requirements

B.S. Degree in (specific engineering field such as Mechanical, Industrial) engineering required; other engineering disciplines from ABET-accredited universities may be considered.
Basic design knowledge in the design and procurement of pumps, vessels, API tank, Compressors, refrigeration Equipment and package equipment.
Basic knowledge in the industrial design codes such as API, ASME, ANSI and TEMA.
Basic knowledge in the use of COMPRESS, AutoCAD and MS Office, Knowledge of corporate "work Flow" system, department responsibilities and procedure.
Self-motivated, curious and eager to learn.
Willingness to take over areas of responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

2-5 years of experience in mechanical engineering design, Procurement of mechanical Equipment, projects execution/management in petrochemical industries is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe and healthy workplace for all employees in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Assure compliance with all company safety, health, and security programs and practices.
Provide management and leadership timely and thorough reporting of all incidents to ensure all incidents are investigated properly.
Take personal responsibility and ownership for safety, including bringing the attitude that “I am individually responsible for safety” to the job each and every day.
Plan and coordinate activities concerned with design, construction, and modification of equipment and machinery.
Resolve fabrication problems of Pressure vessels, Nozzle orientations, Baffle size & location, Anchor bolt orientation, Support location, Materials and Surface finish, Gasket issues.
Evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate construction conflict and piping interference.
Manage Project Equipment Budget costs as measured by Monthly Management Reports Analysis of cost deviations and causes of costs; initiation of cost efficiencies; identification of inefficiencies and recommendations to correct; analyze budget trends, develop and recommend cost control requirements.
Attend new project meeting and understand and study work scope.
Provide preliminary designs, bill of materials, and cost estimates for projects.
Prepare B-pert, bid tabulation, technical evaluations, and contract award recommendations on various equipment installations.
Promote cleanliness and order through the implementation of the Total House Keeping Maintenance program.
Emphasize Nothing Touch Ground program and No Visual Pollution program.
Maintain the plant in like new condition.

Benefits

Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Group Term Life, Dependent and Supplemental Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
10 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off for a balanced life (Vacation, Sick and Personal Time)
FlexTime Available
Competitive salary, incentive/bonus, 401(k) plan with company match, Cash Balance, Pension Plan