Position Summary

The Mechanical Project Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation and management of the site’s mechanical and manufacturing systems. This includes coordinating with internal and external teams to ensure that systems are installed and operated safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities will include:

• Support and collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Safety and Operations Teams
• Learn and understand existing site utility distribution systems (HVAC, city and river water, nitrogen, electrical, …).
• Provide support for process equipment and utility replacement or installation
• Provide Technical Support to Maintenance Department
• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize equipment downtime.
• Project Management and Capital project development tasks including:
  • ROI Justification, budget development and tracking
  • Communication with vendors and external contractors
  • Developing and communicating project schedules
  • Developing bid packages including drawings and BOM’s
• Commissioning, diagnostics and troubleshooting of mechanical equipment impacting plant performance, including minor maintenance when applicable.
• Utilize CAD software to read existing prints and produce new prints
• Perform calculations on site utility systems to determine opportunities for greater energy efficiency
• Support of site safety initiatives including participation in process safety reviews (HAZOP, LOPA) and implementation of engineering controls for identified risks.
• Contribute to root cause analysis, continuous and reliability initiatives to reduce downtime and improve plant efficiency.

Required Experience & Knowledge

• Bachelor’s Degree in any Engineering Discipline, or related field, Mechanical Engineering preferred.

Experience Qualifications – Required(R)/Preferred(P):

Specific Experience (Required):

• 5+ years of experience in an industrial, chemical or related manufacturing environment
• Project Management abilities
• Hands-on experience with industrial equipment, such as pumps, HVAC systems, rotating equipment and process heaters/chillers.
• Familiarity with industrial instrumentation.
• Experience in CAD software

  Other Experience/Competencies (Preferred):

• Familiarity with standards such as NEC, NFPA, OSHA and NYS building codes
• Industrial power distribution
• Experience with LOTO processes

Physical Demand

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made where necessary. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Compensation

The salary range for the position of Scale-Up Manager is $,000 - $,000. Many factors go into determining employee pay within the range including prior experience, current skills, location/labor market, internal equity and other factors as permitted by law.

This salary range is provided in good faith and is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation for all statewide locations across the United States. Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors, including but not limited to the physical worksite location, candidate's skill set, level of experience, education, and internal peer compensation comparisons.