US-CA-Taft/Bakersfield ~ Mechanical Engineer ~ Petrochemical / Refining Industry

In general the incumbent will have demonstrated their ability to:

·         Provide engineering and project management for a variety of projects including specification and sizing of pumps, compressors, air coolers, and heat exchangers as well as piping design.

·         Be actively and competently involved with estimating, negotiating contracts with vendors, and project management.

·         Understand and work with applicable ASME, TEMA, and API codes.

More specifically the incumbent will:

·         Perform general facility engineering mass balance, heat transfer, fluid hydraulics, and piping stress analysis calculations.

·         Apply knowledge and experience through management of “R” & “U” stamp procedures.

·         Perform required calculations on vessels and exchangers for “R” stamp work.

·         Perform pipe stress calculations.

·         Specify rotating equipment.

·         Evaluate vendor quotations for mechanical equipment.

·         Provide a thorough mechanical engineering review of our modularized refinery designs.

·         Assist with developing and maintaining the QA/QC program.

·         Help with equipment inspections for newly purchased items.

·         Participate in process piping layout, bulk storage tank farm design, pipeline design, and hydrotesting.

·         Work closely with our Designers on process and equipment drawings.

·         Read and prepare project drawings including PFDs, P&IDs, plans, sections, and isometric piping drawings and bills of materials.

·         Support project hazard recognition through process hazard analysis.

·         Assist with marketing activities as technical support.

Qualified candidates will possess:

·         5+ years of progressive experience in dealing with oil & gas refining equipment.

·         Experience with refinery and/or gas plant general facility engineering support tasks.

·         P.E. preferred.

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·         Desire to lead interdisciplinary projects and project teams.

·         Willingness to travel and provide support at job sites.

·         Unsponsored right to work in US.

The selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive remuneration/benefits package, structured in line with their background and ability to contribute. This is truly an exceptional opportunity for an exceptional professional. 

For immediate and confidential consideration, time is of the essence, qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a current resume to:

Larry V. Combs, Esq.

4450 California Ave., #319

Bakersfield, CA 93309-1152

Phone: 661-831-0149