Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION

LOCATION:

Lake Charles

I. SUMMARY OF POSITION:

• Directly responsible for the specification and design of all projects mechanical equipment for both stationary and rotating, and piping systems

II. RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares mechanical data sheets in conjunction with the Process Engineering group to specify mechanical equipment requirements
• Performs piping stress analysis utilizing Caesar software. Working in conjunction with the piping group, suggest modifications to piping routing as required to reduce piping stress to acceptable levels
• Prepares "Request for Quote" documentation necessary to obtain vendor pricing for mechanical equipment
• Prepares bid tabs and make recommendations to the client for the purchase of mechanical equipment
• Performs calculations for nozzle loading and reinforcement, pumps sizing including motor horsepower and NPSH, and WRC-107 stress analysis
• Develops Material Selection Guides including specification of metallurgy for piping and mechanical equipment
• Performs vendor drawing reviews

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working knowledge of piping systems, piping design, P&ID's and associated components for the petroleum industry sector
• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering examination
• Actively pursuing registration as a professional engineer
• Working knowledge of all mechanical equipment such as pumps, heat exchangers, air coolers, furnaces, vessels, towers, tower internals, etc.

• BS in Mechanical Engineering
• 4 years' experience specifying and working with mechanical equipment for both stationary and rotating
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written
• Working knowledge of Caesar stress analysis software
• Familiarity with API, ANSI, ASME, and NFPA codes
• Experience working within requirements of project schedules and project controls
• Experience estimating engineering tasks and writing scope-of-work documents
• Available for short-term travel

IV. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:

• Reports directly to the Mechanical Engineering Manager

V. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times

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