Sr. Equipment Engineer

Position Overview:
The process equipment Mechanical Engineer connects the process engineering development work to the real equipment design and fabrication. As the Client grows its engineering muscle, procurement of custom, first of a kind, large equipment packages will be required, many of which are already in the project critical path. This individual will provide the leadership in organizing the engineered equipment procurement function and will be integrated into the individual project teams. In addition to equipment oversight, the Process Equipment engineer will lead the development of material and piping specifications for the engineering group through a continuous improvement process.

Responsibilities Include:

• Establish the process equipment procurement work process for owner procured equipment in a continuous improvement plan as we learn more about the material requirements
• Establishes complete equipment lifecycle plan from initial specification and budget quotations, through procurement process, design, testing, and startup. Will include all purchasing, specifying, testing, shipping, inspection requirements, etc.
• Leadership of material specification development and oversight with support of consulting engineers
• Provides input to design activities such as equipment layout and constructability reviews
• Ensure that the technical and safety standards are maintained in all aspects of design work and continue the organization and improvement of these standards.
• Collaborate with Pilot Plant and R&D to provide support to their equipment needs through operational data
• Establishes protocols for site inspections, vendor trials, etc. and oversees all equipment vendor testing and qualifications in coordination with project teams and process leads
• Contribute to the development of fundamental process improvement activities leveraging knowledge from vendor trials
• Champion safety, especially in pilot plant design and operation

Knowledge and Skill Requirements
The role will initially focus on the development of Client's commercial scale integrated process plant design and equipment selection. Successful candidates will be results-driven, ambitious, organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

• B.S., or M.S., in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with a minimum of 10 years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience with specifying mechanical equipment (e.g. rotating equipment, tanks, pneumatic conveying, dewatering)
• Familiarity with diverse metallurgy
• Digital design skills
• Experience working in collaborative model environments (e.g. Navisworks, BIM 360, Procore)
• Experience with bulk material handling
• Strong knowledge of piping specifications and pipe stress analysis
• 2+ yrs experience as project technical mechanical lead
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry (incl safety) standards (e.g. API, ASME)
• Knowledge of and passion for applying engineering fundamentals to chemical plant design and operation.
• Thorough understanding of and ability to read and understand technical design documents including proficiency with PFDs, P&IDs, industrial process specifications
• Prior work in a similar role with experience in fast paced, complex process equipment procurement activities.

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