Plant Support Engineering Supervisor

Ergon•Newell, WV

About The Position

Ergon – West Virginia, Inc. is hiring a Plant Support Engineering Supervisor to provide leadership, technical guidance, and engineering support to Plant Support Engineers and the Maintenance & Engineering department. The position supports the development, design, and implementation of repairs and projects, while identifying and implementing ways to predict and prevent equipment failures. The supervisor leads and mentors Plant Support Engineers, oversees the Plant Support Engineering Co-Op program, and contributes to capital budgeting and project planning. Responsibilities span project specifications, reviews, estimates, approvals, scheduling, procurement, documentation, and coordination of internal workgroups and external engineering, consulting, and vendor services. The role also supports equipment maintenance planning, refinery engineering and construction specifications, Management of Change documentation, Process Hazard Analysis and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews, and follow-up after project installation. The successful candidate is expected to prioritize safe work habits, maintain an organized workspace, and develop good working relationships with coworkers, contractors, and associates. Applicants must submit a resume, pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, and have a clean MVR.

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 organizational 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 and engineering project proposals.
Organize 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; complete Project Approval Forms and other documents for management approval.
Prepare detailed project estimates, cost justifications, 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, or supervise contract consulting, engineering, design, and vendor services.
Specify and procure parts and equipment, verifying 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 required for the Management of Change process.
Participate in Pre-Start Up Safety Reviews for project engineering activities.
Follow up on completed installations, including equipment documentation, preventive maintenance recommendations, spare parts, operating procedures, startup assistance, and lessons learned.
Thoroughly document maintenance shutdowns, projects, and lessons learned.
Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining Engineering and Construction specifications for refinery equipment.
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 actions.
Participate in or perform Process Hazard Analysis studies and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews for PSM-covered processes.
Develop and help implement resolutions to action items from PHA studies and PSSR reviews.
Prioritize safe work habits and maintain a clean, well-organized workspace.
Build good working relationships with coworkers, contractors, and associates.