Mechanical Engineer

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Job Title : : Mechanical Engineer
Job Reference : : 69078BR
Location : : Texas City, Texas, United States
Salary : : tbc
Posted on : : Sun Jun 14, 2026
Apply before : : Tue Jul 14, 2026
Job Type : : Permanant/Staff
Experience required : : 3 years - 6 years
Job category: : Mechanical/Electrical
 
 Job Description

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Mechanical Engineer
Req ID 69078BR Job category Engineering Sub-category Mechanical Engineering Countries (State/Region) United States - Texas Location Texas City Apply now
Role synopsis


The primary responsibilities of the Unit Maintenance Engineer (UME) are to provide technical support to the operating units and maintenance craftsmen, to address short-term reliability problems, to participate in root cause failure analysis and to provide turnaround support. The UME will also support the Senior Discipline Engineer/Specialists with the implementation of long term reliability plans and manage small capital and plant expense projects.
Key accountabilities


Monitor operation of equipment in assigned areas on a routine basis and address emerging issues.

Monitor fixed and rotating equipment performance and operation; identify causes of unreliability and propose solutions to meet site goals.

Provide technical support for routine fixed and rotating equipment maintenance work.

Provide technical support for all emergency/after-hours work that requires troubleshooting and scope definition.

Identify cost savings opportunities for assigned areas and perform mechanical design and issue job notes and construction packages for implementation.

Provide mechanical design review on the Front End Loading stages of Capital Expenditure projects to insure that final product meets site philosophy.

Manage Plant Expense Projects and small capital projects typically <$100k using the Capital Value Process.

Participate in formal root cause failure analyses.

Identify turnaround scope for assigned areas.

Review/develop scope for critical turnaround jobs.

Support turnaround field work to ensure quality and compliance with construction packages.

Support unit startups for critical equipment after major equipment repairs

Participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) for MOC’s and unit revalidations.

Trend equipment reliability in assigned area.

Create/revise maintenance procedures, as necessary.

Adhere to the MOC process for field/shop modifications and operating parameter changes.

Provide assistance to the Maintenance Hourly Trainer for craft training.

Assist with training Operation personnel on modifications to equipment.

Work with Optimization Engineers and Reliability Engineer to reach agreement on causes of unreliability.

Provide input into the reliability forecast for assigned units to include potential risks to the forecast.
Essential Education

A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Essential experience and job requirements


A minimum 5+ years of experience as a maintenance/reliability engineer in a plant environment.

Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office (i.e., Excel) and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
Planning: Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and project; breaks down work into the process steps; develops schedule and task; measure performance against goals; evaluates results.

Priority Setting: Spends time and the time of others on what’s important; quickly zeros in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside; eliminates roadblocks.

Problem Solving: Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; can see hidden problems; looks beyond obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers.

Teamwork: Actively builds networks to enhance effectiveness in delivering objectives; shares knowledge

Quality of Work Output: Exceptional quality of service provided in terms of errors, waste, and rework; Required to meet high standards.
Other Requirements (e.g. Travel, Location)

N/A
Desirable criteria & qualifications


Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office (i.e., Excel) and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

Action Oriented: Action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging.

Command Skills - Relishes leading; takes unpopular stands if necessary; encourages direct and tough debate but isn’t afraid to end it and move on; is looked to for direction in a crisis

Creativity: Generates new unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tend to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.

Communication: Is an excellent communicator; actively listens and has the ability to extract critical information to assist in developing solutions; is clear and concise in recommendations

Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.

Decision Quality: Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment

Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

Functional/Technical Skills: Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment

Managing Work: Is able to successfully manage multiple priorities, and deliver high quality work
Relocation available



Apply before : Tue Jul 14, 2026
 
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