Mechanical Engineer

Delek US; Big Spring (KY); In loco; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401(k) match

Medical benefits

Calm app access

Performance/incentive programs

Descrizione del lavoro

Delek US Holdings is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for our refinery operations. The role provides technical support for fixed and rotating equipment, evaluates performance, and drives reliability improvements across maintenance, turnarounds, and capital projects.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and 2+ years of refining experience, with a strong emphasis on safety, process safety management, and regulatory compliance.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field required.
• 2+ years of mechanical engineering experience in refining, petrochemical processing, or similar continuous-process industry.
• Engineer-in-Training certification or PE licensure preferred.

Mansioni

• Provide mechanical engineering support for refinery fixed and rotating equipment, including pressure vessels, piping, heat exchangers, fired heaters, and pumps.
• Evaluate equipment performance, degradation, and failures; lead root-cause analyses and develop corrective actions.
• Support the refinery mechanical integrity program with inspection findings, fitness-for-service, remaining-life evaluations, and repair plans.
• Develop scopes of work, technical specs, equipment data sheets, calculations, cost estimates, and design packages for maintenance and capital projects.
• Provide field support during outages, repairs, installation, commissioning, startup, and testing in operating units.
• Ensure designs comply with refinery procedures, Process Safety Management requirements, environmental and safety regulations, and relevant API/ASME/ANSI/ASTM/NB standards.
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Inspection, Reliability, Process Engineering, procurement, contractors, and vendors to execute work safely and efficiently.
• Mentor less-experienced engineers, inspectors, technicians, and maintenance personnel as assigned.

Conoscenze

Mechanical engineering experience

Refining knowledge

Root-cause analysis

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Are you looking for a career in a dynamic and innovative company that values versatility, growth, and teamwork? Look no further than Delek US Holdings!

WHAT IS DELEK? WHAT DO WE DO?

We are a boutique-sized diversified downstream energy company with a range of assets, including petroleum refining and logistics.

• Our refineries in Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana have a combined crude capacity of 302,000 barrels per day
• Our logistics business currently owns and operates 720 miles of crude and product pipelines, a 600-mile crude oil gathering system, and storage tanks and terminals.

DELEK BENEFITS:

We offer fantastic benefits that include up to a 10% match on 401K on your hire start, with a vesting timeline of only one year, along with medical benefits that start on day onewith a 30% premium rebate annually! We value your well-being and all employees now have access to the Calm app for FREE, which is used for meditation, stress management, and better sleep. Through our performance management program, you can earn additional annual incentives as you set and achieve goals. Our pay for performance culture motivates our employees to improve Delek’s year-over-year company, business unit, and individual results. With some of the highest bonus payouts in recent years, we know that our success is due to our talented and dedicated team. We are looking for individuals like you to help us continue this momentum and bring new ideas to the table. At Delek, you will have the opportunity to make an impact and grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

JOB SUMMARY

The Mechanical Engineer provides technical expertise to support the safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective operation of an oil refinery’s mechanical equipment and process systems. This position evaluates fixed and rotating equipment performance, develops engineering solutions, supports maintenance, turnarounds, and capital projects, and helps maintain mechanical integrity in accordance with refinery standards and applicable codes and regulations. The role works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Inspection, Reliability, Process Engineering, Process Safety, contractors, and other stakeholders to reduce risk, improve equipment reliability, and sustain refinery throughput.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 4 year / Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Two (2) or more years mechanical engineering experience in refining, petrochemical processing, chemical manufacturing, or a similar continuous-process industry (Required)
• No Licensure or Certification Required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Provide mechanical engineering support for refinery fixed and rotating equipment, including pressure vessels, piping systems, heat exchangers, fired heaters, storage tanks, pumps, compressors, turbines, valves, and associated systems.
• Evaluate equipment performance, degradation mechanisms, recurring failures, and operating concerns; lead or support root-cause analyses and develop practical corrective actions.
• Support the refinery mechanical integrity program by reviewing inspection findings, fitness-for-service assessments, remaining-life evaluations, repair plans, and equipment recommendations.
• Develop scopes of work, technical specifications, equipment data sheets, engineering calculations, cost estimates, schedules, and design packages for maintenance, turnaround, and capital projects.
• Review drawings, piping and instrumentation diagrams, calculations, vendor proposals, inspection reports, and design documents for technical accuracy and compliance.
• Provide field support for equipment troubleshooting, repairs, installation, commissioning, startup, shutdown, and performance testing in operating process units.
• Participate in management-of-change reviews, process hazard analyses, pre-startup safety reviews, incident investigations, risk assessments, and other process safety activities.
• Ensure engineering designs and recommendations comply with applicable refinery procedures, OSHA Process Safety Management requirements, environmental and safety regulations, and relevant API, ASME, ANSI, ASTM, and National Board standards.
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Inspection, Reliability, Process Engineering, Procurement, contractors, and equipment vendors to execute work safely and efficiently.
• Provide engineering support during planned outages, unit shutdowns, turnarounds, equipment repairs, and unplanned operational events.
• Develop and maintain equipment strategies, preventive and predictive maintenance recommendations, engineering files, equipment records, and technical documentation.
• Monitor project costs, schedules, quality, contractor performance, and technical risks; communicate status and emerging issues to refinery leadership and project stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, energy efficiency, unit availability, refinery throughput, and lifecycle cost while maintaining process safety and environmental compliance.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less-experienced engineers, inspectors, technicians, and maintenance personnel as assigned.
• Working knowledge of refinery fixed and rotating equipment, mechanical design, failure analysis, corrosion and damage mechanisms, and maintenance practices.
• Familiarity with OSHA Process Safety Management requirements and applicable API, ASME, ANSI, ASTM, and National Board codes and standards.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, piping and instrumentation diagrams, isometrics, equipment data sheets, inspection reports, technical specifications, and vendor documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and refinery engineering, inspection, maintenance, or project-management systems relevant to the role.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organization, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with refinery employees, contractors, equipment vendors, and cross-functional teams in an operating environment.
• Engineer-in-Training certification or Professional Engineer licensure. (Preferred)
• Direct experience in an oil refinery or petrochemical facility. (Preferred)
• Experience with refinery mechanical integrity programs, API inspection standards, fitness-for-service evaluations, and recognized corrosion or damage mechanisms. (Preferred)
• Experience with reliability improvement, root-cause analysis, vibration analysis, condition monitoring, or risk-based inspection. (Preferred)
• Experience managing refinery mechanical projects from concept through commissioning, startup, and closeout. (Preferred)
• While this job description aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the role, it may not detail every task or responsibility required.

CORE COMPETENCIES

CHANGE AGILITY (LEVEL 2 SUPPORTING)

Identifies, initiates, and adapts to organizational changes that foster enhanced effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and ultimately business results.

COLLABORATION (LEVEL 2 SUPPORTING)

Sees connection points across the organization and partners effectively with others to achieve common goals.

DECISION MAKING (LEVEL 2 SUPPORTING)

Selects a course of action to reduce risk and uncertainty and create optimal outcomes.

DRIVE FOR RESULTS (LEVEL 2 SUPPORTING)

Drives to achieve challenging performance objectives.

TEAM BUILDING (LEVEL 2 SUPPORTING)

Builds trust, fosters openness, and provides support. As the manager of a team, selects and motivates a strong team.

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We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.