Big West Oil, LLC

Mechanical Engineering Lead

North Salt Lake, UT

full_time

About This Job

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineering Lead to provide fixed equipment reliability expertise while mentoring and developing mechanical engineers. The Mechanical Engineering Lead works closely with the operations and maintenance departments to establish priorities of work and follows through with proactive design and execution of projects.

Responsibilities

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The Mechanical Engineering Lead plays a key role supporting Big West Oil’s mission to operate safely, reliably, predictably, and without incident at a competitive, sustainable cost.

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The Mechanical Engineering Lead takes a lead role in understanding and evaluating plant performance, working closely with the Operations and Maintenance departments to establish priorities of work, and following through with proactive design and execution of work packages and projects.

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The Mechanical Engineering Lead provides subject matter expertise in the area of fixed equipment. Specifically, pressure vessels, boiler and piping design, fabrication, testing and inspection, including repair and alteration strategies per industry and BWO-specific requirements.

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The Mechanical Engineering Lead is responsible for the ownership and maintenance of Big West Oil’s engineering practices (BWO EP’s) and all technical documentations and specifications related to fixed equipment assets, relief valves, piping, bolting, repairs/alterations, pressure relief systems, and pressure/leak testing.

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The Mechanical Engineering Lead is responsible for performing and/or overseeing analytical methods such as post-construction integrity evaluations, fitness-for-service, repair of live equipment, or finite element analysis.

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The Mechanical Engineering Lead develops and mentors Mechanical Engineers through technical document generation to support the procurement or modification of fixed and rotating equipment, including pressure vessels, tanks, separators, filters, heat transfer equipment, piping, pumps, and compressors.

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The Mechanical Engineering Lead ensures Management of Change compliance of the Mechanical Engineers' process throughout projects from concept to commissioning to closeout.

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The Mechanical Engineering Lead provides guidance and mentorship to the Mechanical Engineer’s support for the daily, routine operation of multiple assigned process units within the refinery.

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The Mechanical Engineering Lead may facilitate standard refinery reliability studies and work practices such as design for reliability within large capital projects, reliability-centered maintenance, safe operating limit selection, integrity operating window selection, or damage mechanism reviews.

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The Mechanical Engineering Lead can further develop and manage a suite of key performance indicators (KPIs) around equipment mechanical integrity and reliability.

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The Mechanical Engineering Lead participates or leads Mechanical Engineers in the development of turnaround planning and execution to ensure turnarounds achieve fixed equipment reliability improvement goals.

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The Mechanical Engineering Lead may provide some guidance in corrosion engineering and risk management, specifically related to API RP 571 Damage Mechanisms Affecting Fixed Equipment in the Refining Industry.

Requirements

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The candidate must have 7+ years of engineering experience in a refinery, power plant, or other industrial facility reliant on fixed equipment.

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The candidate must have a Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET accredited institution in either mechanical, chemical, or metallurgical engineering.

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The candidate must be able to work safely in an operating refinery environment.

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The candidate must have excellent communication and leadership skills.

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Overtime: Some – as required by site operations

Preferred Competencies / Additional Skills

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The candidate will need to have strong technical and analytical skills.

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The candidate has passed their NCEES Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) Exam.

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The candidate has experience leading teams of 2 to 6 direct reports.

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Also desired skills include exposure or experience in Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineering, Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance Engineering, or Mechanical Integrity roles.

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The preferred candidate will have experience in performing and/or reviewing API 579 Fitness for Service assessments for fixed equipment.

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The ideal candidate should be able to quickly navigate and correctly apply ASME, NBIC, API 510, API 570, API 653, and other applicable codes and standards in the design, evaluation, repairs, and alterations of fixed equipment.

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Experience with GE Digital’s Asset Performance Management (APM) and/or Maximo (CMMS) is preferred.

Application Requirements

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Resume / CV

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Cover Letter (preferred)

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A project or work sample (preferred)

About Big West Oil LLC.

Owned and operated by FJ Management, Big West Oil believes employees are the foundation of success. The facility currently employs about 270 people, with an average employee tenure of 12 years. Employees at Big West Oil LLC pride themselves on building value to last. Big West Oil is 1 of 5 Utah refineries that produce gasoline, diesel, and other chemicals. We pride ourselves on being stewards for the industry in environmental compliance, and our passion for building a family-oriented culture supporting employee fulfillment and career longevity.

Position Benefits

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Great yearly bonus program

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Retirement programs – 401k and profit sharing with potential for 21% from the Company

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Competitive Health Insurance- Medical, dental, Vision

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Tuition Reimbursement

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Disability Insurance

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9/80 work schedule

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Mechanical Engineering Lead

About This Job

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Preferred Competencies / Additional Skills

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