Mechanical Project Engineer – Petrochemical

Job Opportunity: Mechanical Project Engineer for Small Capital Projects

Requirement: Rotating Equipment experience

Location : Norco, LA

Duration : 2-5 years

Benefits : Excellent benefits, competitive hourly rate, OT pay, and 9-80 schedule with every other Friday working from home.

Job Description:

Join a dynamic team in the Technology Department supporting the development and execution of small capital projects ranging from $0.2 to $25 million. This role involves managing 8 to 15 projects of varying size and complexity, focusing on both chemical and energy (refining) assets.

Key Responsibilities:

Process Design Development : Lead the creation of process design documents, including project premise and basis of design, and validate business cases for complex projects.

Project Management : Develop front-end deliverables, such as flow rates, compositions, product specifications, and ensure projects progress through various stage gates.

Technical Leadership : Manage an integrated technical team to deliver final process designs, including PFDs, P&IDs, equipment data sheets, and safeguarding studies.

Stakeholder Alignment : Support the Project Manager in aligning key stakeholders and lead resolution of key process design investigations.

Commissioning Support : Follow projects through to commissioning and start-up, providing ongoing technical support and participating in reviews, MOCs, and HAZOPs.

Specific Duties:

Prepare mark ups of PFDs and P&IDs.

Develop scopes of work for engineering firms.

Ensure accurate documentation for safe equipment operation.

Lead and facilitate design-related investigations.

Provide process/technical support throughout the project lifecycle.

Dimensions:

Lead project teams through front-end development.

Develop project scopes of work, basis of design, and secure funding.

Enhance leadership skills by directing process engineering teams and mentoring others.

Interface with multiple stakeholders to manage varying needs and priorities.

Position Requirements:

Education : BS in Mechanical Engineering. Other disciplines considered with appropriate experience.

Must have ROTATING EQUIPMENT experience

Experience : Preferred 5 years supporting chemical or refining manufacturing sites, with project work process familiarity.

Skills : Strong curiosity, adept at asking probing questions to develop project scope, excellent communication, interpersonal, conflict management, and negotiation skills.

Why Join?

Career Growth : Leadership and technical assurance on high-impact projects.

Work-Life Balance : 9-80 schedule with every other Friday at home.

Competitive Compensation : Excellent benefits, hourly rate, and OT pay.

If you are an engineer looking to make a significant impact in the petroleum industry, this is an outstanding opportunity to leverage your skills and grow your career. Apply today to join our team and contribute to cutting-edge projects in Norco, LA.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.