Lead Mechanical Engineer – Reliability & Capital Projects

DSJ Global; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer for a global specialty chemical manufacturer in the United States. You will serve as the site’s primary mechanical engineering SME, supporting a large continuous-process facility to improve reliability and equipment performance.

You will lead capital projects, coordinate with operations and maintenance, and oversee mechanical integrity programs while addressing pressure vessels and fixed equipment across units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8–10+ years in chemical manufacturing, petrochemical, refining, pulp & paper, power generation or other heavy process industries.
• Strong background with pressure vessels, piping systems and fixed equipment.
• Experience supporting mechanical integrity and reliability programs.
• Knowledge of ASME standards.
• Exposure to API 510, API 570, and/or API 653 is highly preferred.
• Capital project experience within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site as the primary mechanical engineering SME.
• Provide troubleshooting support for critical plant equipment and production issues.
• Drive reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support and strengthen mechanical integrity programs.
• Lead small-to-medium capital projects from scope to execution.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, contractors and plant leadership.
• Support pressure vessels, piping systems, tanks, pumps, and other fixed equipment.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for critical plant support.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Reliability engineering

Capital project leadership

ASME standards

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

API 510

API 570

API 653

Pressure vessel design

Job description

DSJ Global is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer for a global specialty chemical manufacturer in the United States. You will serve as the site’s primary mechanical engineering SME, supporting a large continuous-process facility to improve reliability and equipment performance.

You will lead capital projects, coordinate with operations and maintenance, and oversee mechanical integrity programs while addressing pressure vessels and fixed equipment across units.