Mechanical Engineer I: Plant Operations & Projects

CVR Partners, LP; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CVR Partners, LP is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to join our team in Kentucky. The role supports the Principal Mechanical Engineer with monitoring unit operations, small project design, and mechanical integrity tasks within a plant environment.

Requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering and 0-2 years of related experience; internships are valued. Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and drafting to enhance reliability and reduce downtime, under close supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering required
• 0-2 years of relevant work experience required
• College engineering internship preferred, oil & gas or chemical processing internship highly desirable
• Desire to work in a manufacturing environment and to address mechanical issues
• Demonstrated knowledge of economic principles, project management, and customer service required
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical principles, troubleshooting, and collaborative skills required
• Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office software packages, including Excel, required
• Demonstrated competencies of priority setting and organizational agility
• Demonstrated competencies of developing peer relations, participating as a team member, and leading others
• Ability to analyze, reason and solve increasingly complex problems
• Ability to adjust to frequent change and adjust schedule as needed to reach Departmental and Plant goals
• Fluent in English, oral and written required

Responsibilities

• Provide Technical support for Plant Operations
• Work in a team environment with operations, maintenance, and engineering to maintain and troubleshoot problems as well as proposing applications for the process units
• Work directly with drafting and other engineers on small project scopes to receive appropriate design and size of equipment needed
• Assist in the planning and execution of unit shutdowns and startups. Administer plant performance test runs as needed, provide any operational data or drawings required to vendors or maintenance if needed
• Provide project engineering and management for capital and expense projects as assigned
• Research and monitor upcoming technological changes to improve future strategies within the plant
• Consistently keep supervisor advised of progress via oral and weekly written reports
• Exposure to work near potentially volatile and combustible materials and chemicals

Skills

Economic principles

Project management

Customer service

Mechanical principles

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

MS Office

Excel

English fluency

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

CVR Partners, LP is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to join our team in Kentucky. The role supports the Principal Mechanical Engineer with monitoring unit operations, small project design, and mechanical integrity tasks within a plant environment.

Requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering and 0-2 years of related experience; internships are valued. Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and drafting to enhance reliability and reduce downtime, under close supervision.