Mechanical Engineer

Overview & Responsibilities

Job Description Summary

The Mechanical Engineer's function is to ensure proper specification, selection, and procurement of auxiliary equipment and support systems for Ebara Elliott Energy (EEE) rotating equipment packages. In addition to this technical role, the Mechanical Engineer is also responsible for adherence to project schedules, effective time management, and communication internally with other EEE departments and externally with suppliers and customers.

Job Description

• The Mechanical Engineer functions as the primary resource for project-specific engineered auxiliary equipment and support systems packaged with EEE manufactured rotating equipment.

• Core responsibilities include reviewing and interpreting customer specifications and technical requirements for the requisitioning of purchased auxiliary equipment and systems (such as motors, generators, gears, couplings, lube oil systems, dry gas systems, sealing steam systems, trip & throttle valves, gland condensers, surface condensers).

• Daily activities and tasks will include acting as the primary technical contact for sub-supplier equipment and systems throughout project execution, collecting and analyzing detailed technical information and effectively communicating that information regarding the assigned project(s) to the appropriate members within the organization and project team.

• The position requires the Mechanical Engineer to demonstrate a moderate level of leadership and ability to make independent decisions on a regular basis.

• The nature of the job is designed to further build upon the foundation of knowledge gained on the job or other previous equivalent work experience. Training for the position will focus on self-development of specialization in technical areas related to the specification and selection of purchased auxiliary equipment.

• Responding to new or unfamiliar, complex situations is a common experience; however, guidance and direction from other engineers will be available and required. This position will expose the individual to direct supplier and customer contact.

• The individual will be encouraged to develop their individual contribution to the Project Engineering, New Apparatus department goals, to the extent that activities covered by established policies or standard procedures are successfully managed.

• Additional work hours or temporary schedule adjustment may be required.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in Project Transfer Meetings (TM1-TM3), manage transfer of project technical information from the Proposal stage to the Execution stage.

• Actively participate in key project meetings when required, including Kick Off Meeting (KOM), HAZOP meeting, Customer Coordination Meeting (CCM), Pre-Inspection Meeting (PIM), and Design Review Meetings (DRM).

• Facilitate major supplier meetings when required, including Supplier Coordination Meeting (SCM), Pre-Inspection Meeting (PIM), and Design Review Meetings (DRM), with the assistance and support of the Project Team.

• Correspondence, documents, and information to be submitted to the customer for approval or record, through the Project Engineering Coordinator.

• Review and analysis of customer specifications.

• Review, revision, and submittal of supplier design specification information to the Project Team, ensuring that these documents/drawings meet the scope of supply dictated by the customer's purchase order.

• Keeping the Project Team and Project Engineering, New Apparatus Management properly informed of the project status in a timely and accurate manner of issues regarding any assigned project components.

• Follow Project Engineering, New Apparatus departmental standards, procedures and processes to achieve department goals and provide Project Engineering, New Apparatus Management with inputs on methods to improve and update process work standards.

• Actively participate and drive programs focused on continuous improvement initiatives as needed/requested by Project Engineering, New Apparatus Management.

• Develop technical and commercial competence, encourage personal development and career growth by creating individualized career plan and set goals with the direction of Project Engineering, New Apparatus Management.

• Functions as a technical expert on purchased auxiliaries in order to support the Project Team and additional EEE business units, such as Sales and Applications, Global Manufacturing, and Global Service.

• Autonomous decision-making capability is required. The position requires balanced and thoughtful independent action with regards to customer specifications.

• Maintain an environment for professional and ethical conduct within the Project Engineering, New Apparatus department, as directed by EEE corporate policies and EEE Code of Ethics.

• Promote a positive attitude for a safe and healthy work environment, as well as awareness for high quality products and services from the Project Engineering, New Apparatus department in support of EEE management initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or other relevant disciplines. Mechanical Engineering preferred.

• Willing to look at various levels of experience, ranging from 0 to 10 years of total engineering experience, with preference to relatable experience within the petroleum, petrochemical and/or turbomachinery field.

• Demonstrated ability to provide quality customer service and support.

• Exhibits desire for continuous education, training, and knowledge sharing.

• Possesses good basic work habits, promptness, and dependability.

• Self-directed worker, with exemplary work ethic.

• Disciplined, able to follow directions and procedures.

• Maintains a professional and business like behavior.

• Above average communications skills, verbal and written, with a demonstrated ability to interface across different cultural lines.

• Ability to travel 10%, domestic and international travel may be required and could include weekend accommodations.

• Excellent computer skills regarding Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe.

• Able to operate proficiently with EEE Business Systems, Project Management (PM), and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.

• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to a dynamic work environment.

• Developed time management skills, with an ability to balance demand among various projects.

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