Mechanical Engineer

Delek US Holding Inc; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match up to 10%

Medical benefits from day one

Calm app access

Annual incentives

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Delek US Holdings is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support safe, reliable refinery operations and cost-effective performance. You will assess fixed and rotating equipment, develop practical solutions, and assist with maintenance, turnarounds, and capital projects.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Process Engineering, and contractors to improve equipment reliability and refinery throughput.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering is required; PE/ITE preferred.
• 2+ years of mechanical engineering experience in refining/chemical processing is required.
• Engineer-in-Training or PE licensure preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering support for refinery fixed and rotating equipment (pressure vessels, piping, heat exchangers, etc.).
• Evaluate equipment performance and root-cause failures; lead or support corrective actions.
• Support the refinery mechanical integrity program through inspections, fitness-for-service, and remaining-life evaluations.
• Develop scopes, specifications, data sheets, calculations, and design packages for maintenance and capital projects.
• Review drawings, P&ID’s, calculations, and vendor proposals for technical accuracy and compliance.
• Provide field support for troubleshooting, installation, startup, and testing in operating units.
• Participate in hazard analyses, pre-startup safety reviews, and incident investigations.
• Ensure designs comply with refinery procedures, PSM, and API/ASME/National Board standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

PE licensure or Engineer-in-Training (Preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Refinery engineering systems

Job description

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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 operates720 milesof 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.

BECOME PART OF THE ENERGY

Its an exciting time to join Delek. We're on a mission to attract, retain, and engage the best and brightest talent - those who are great team players and leaders who make it their first priority to serve.

• We are performance driven
• We value a passion for excellence
• We value teamwork
• We value and reward hard work and dedication

Delek US offers the opportunity to provide you with more than a job - we want to help you build a career.

Since our inception, our ability to hire the right people for the job has served us well, resulting in an impressive record of consistent growth and profitability. With more than 3,500 employees in nine states, we have brought together a diverse team of professionals passionate about investing their time and expertise in one of the most dynamic downstream energy companies in the market today.