Mechanical Engineer

AM BIDCO OPERATIONS LLC dba MOVA Metals • Freeport, TX

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About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer recommends designs and improvements to prevent or correct conditions that may adversely affect employee safety, environmental compliance, equipment wellbeing, and productivity. The role reviews, investigates, and develops appropriate recommendations for assigned engineering projects. It evaluates construction projects and existing processes and equipment, assesses facility and equipment designs, and contributes to piping systems, P&IDs, and general layouts. The engineer works with process operations and other engineers to integrate new equipment into the existing plant, analyzes design proposals and project feasibility, and supports site management on health and safety measures and compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least two years of work-related engineering skills, knowledge, or experience.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Good mechanical, analytical, and technical skills.
• Engineering experience in a process facility.
• Experience with mechanical equipment and its behavior in processes.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex problems in mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, MS Excel, and MS Word.
• Self-starter with the demonstrated ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift at least 50 pounds, and to move materials and equipment to complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, reach, bend, squat, kneel, and climb stairs or ladders for an entire shift.
• Ability to pass a respirator fit test and an employment physical, including a drug and alcohol test.
• Ability to wear required safety gear and PPE.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and contribute to the success of new and existing construction projects.
• Conduct onsite evaluations of existing processes and equipment.
• Assess facility and equipment designs.
• Participate in the design of piping systems, P&IDs, and general layouts.
• Work with process operations and other engineers to integrate new equipment into the existing plant environment.
• Review and analyze design proposals, specifications, and manuals to determine whether designs are suitable for their intended applications.
• Consult with others to calculate costs and determine project feasibility based on collected data.
• Collaborate with site management and provide technical support on health and safety preventative measures to comply with safety regulations and standards.
• Develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level