Mechanical Engineer I: Plant Ops & Project Training

CVR Energy, Inc.; East Dubuque (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dependent Care FSA

Company-paid Life, AD&D, Disability

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

CVR Energy, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to begin a structured engineering program under close supervision.

The role provides on-the-job training and routine tasks to build experience with plant operations, staff, and programs. The Mechanical Engineer I will assist the Principal Mechanical Engineer in monitoring unit operations, handling small projects, and supporting infrastructure for reliability and reduced downtime.

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 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 proficiency with MS Office, including Excel.
• Ability to set priorities and adapt to changing needs.
• Demonstrated ability to develop peer relations, work as a team, and lead others.
• Ability to analyze, reason and solve increasingly complex problems.
• Ability to adjust to frequent change and meet department/plant goals.
• Fluent in English, oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Provide Technical support for Plant Operations.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering to troubleshoot and apply process unit improvements.
• Coordinate with drafting and engineers on small project scopes for equipment sizing and design.
• Assist in planning and executing unit shutdowns/startups; provide operational data/drawings to vendors.
• Deliver project engineering/management for capital and expense projects.
• Monitor upcoming tech changes to improve future plant strategies.
• Keep supervisor updated on progress via weekly reports.
• Work near potentially volatile materials in a safe manner.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Economic principles

Customer service

Mechanical principles

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Adaptability

Leadership

English proficiency

0-2 years experience

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

CVR Energy, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to begin a structured engineering program under close supervision.

The role provides on-the-job training and routine tasks to build experience with plant operations, staff, and programs. The Mechanical Engineer I will assist the Principal Mechanical Engineer in monitoring unit operations, handling small projects, and supporting infrastructure for reliability and reduced downtime.