Plant Support Engineering Supervisor

Ergon, Inc - Refining & Marketing•Grant District, WV

About The Position

Ergon – West Virginia, Inc. is hiring a Plant Support Engineering Supervisor to provide leadership, technical and engineering support to Plant Support Engineers and the Maintenance & Engineering department. The role supports the development, design and implementation of repairs and projects and works to identify and implement ways to predict and prevent equipment failures. The supervisor leads and mentors Plant Support Engineers, oversees the Plant Support Engineering Co-Op program, and provides engineering leadership in capital budgeting. The position develops project specifications, proposals, estimates, justifications, schedules and approval documentation; monitors project progress and costs; coordinates consulting, engineering, design and vendor services; and oversees equipment selection, procurement, installation and documentation. The role also supports Management of Change processes, safety reviews, Process Hazard Analysis studies, maintenance shutdowns, equipment records, preventative maintenance recommendations, spare-parts acquisition, operating procedures and startup assistance. It contributes to engineering and construction specifications, evaluates trouble areas, improves engineering practices and procedures, and supports miscellaneous project and maintenance engineering as facility needs require. Safe work habits, an organized workspace and effective working relationships are emphasized. Applicants must submit a resume to [email protected] and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. A clean MVR is required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
Five years of experience in a petrochemical and/or manufacturing environment.
Good verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
High proficiency in technical applications and Microsoft products.
Self-motivated, with strong leadership, communication and organization skills.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
A clean MVR is required.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, mentoring and direct supervision for Plant Support Engineers.
Provide oversight for the Plant Support Engineering Co-Op program.
Coordinate research or studies to develop new or improved process unit operations.
Provide Plant Support Engineering leadership in the capital budget process.
Develop project design specifications.
Organize, prepare and conduct project review and status presentations with key personnel.
Review project details and equipment to ensure maintenance interests are addressed.
Oversee project estimates and cost justifications and complete Project Approval Forms and other documentation for management approval.
Prepare detailed project estimates and cost justifications and develop Authorizations for Expenditure and other approval documentation.
Prepare and implement project schedules using applicable workgroups and resources.
Monitor project phases to verify schedule and budget estimates.
Secure, coordinate and/or supervise contract consulting, engineering, design and vendor services as needed.
Specify and procure parts and equipment and verify compatibility with service conditions and applicable design codes.
Document project design, construction and installation to verify compliance with specifications, codes and recommended practices.
Initiate and develop technical information for the Management of Change process.
Participate in Pre-Start Up Safety Reviews for project engineering activities.
Follow up after installation, including equipment file development, preventative maintenance recommendations, spare-parts acquisition, operating procedure development, startup assistance and lessons-learned documentation.
Thoroughly document general maintenance shutdowns, projects and lessons learned.
Assist in developing, implementing and maintaining Engineering and Construction specifications for refinery equipment.
Develop engineering project proposals and prepare project cost estimates for annual and quarterly budget reviews.
Continually develop and improve project and maintenance engineering techniques, policies and procedures.
Participate in miscellaneous project and maintenance engineering as needed to meet facility needs.
Evaluate trouble areas and recommend corrective action.
Participate in and/or perform Process Hazard Analysis studies and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews for PSM-covered processes, and develop and help implement resolutions to resulting action items.
Prioritize safe work habits.
Maintain a clean and well-organized workspace.
Develop good working relationships with co-workers, contractors and associates.