Jr. Mechanical Engineer

Engineering & Inspection Services

Job Location:

Plaquemine, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Engineering

Job Summary

Position Summary:

EIS is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer to support fixed equipment reliability and maintenance in a refinery/chemical plant environment. This role will provide hands-on engineering support for troubleshooting equipment strategies and improvement projects while gaining exposure to API and ASME codes Turnarounds and client-facing engineering work. The ideal candidate will be an early-career engineer eager to grow their technical expertise in pressure vessels piping storage tanks and other static equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with Maintenance and Inspection teams to troubleshoot mechanical issues with pressure vessels storage tanks and piping systems.
Support development and implementation of equipment maintenance strategies that improve reliability and comply with applicable codes and standards.
Identify and help resolve operational reliability issues to enhance plant performance.
Generate Management of Change (MOC) documentation and maintain unit records tabulations and drawings.
Develop basic engineering packages for plant improvement projects.
Perform thickness calculations per API 510 and API 570.
Participate in Turnarounds and other planned outages as needed.

Required Skills & Abilities:

Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word.
Strong interpersonal communication skills including technical presentations and consulting.
Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to provide sound recommendations.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor of Science (or higher) degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
15 years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer.
Experience with large static equipment (vessels piping exchangers heaters etc.) required.
Knowledge of Predictive and Preventive Maintenance Programs a plus.
Familiarity with ASME and API codes preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand walk climb ladders/stairs and work at heights.
Ability to enter confined spaces (with proper training/permits).
Lift and carry up to 2550 pounds occasionally.
Normal hearing and vision (close distance depth perception focus).
Must wear required PPE: hardhat safety glasses FRC gloves steel-toed boots hearing and respiratory protection as needed.

Working Conditions:

Work performed in both office and plant/field environments.
Exposure to outdoor weather loud noise fumes chemicals and moving equipment.
May require extended hours nights weekends or holidays during Turnarounds or outages.
Travel to client sites may be required.
Must comply with all site safety rules and medical/PPE requirements (e.g. TWIC DISA fit testing).

About Us:

Engineering & Inspection Services (EIS) is a multidisciplinary engineering firm offering Engineering & Design Field Services Inspection & Mechanical Integrity and Technology Development. Founded by engineers EIS has placed engineering at the core of our business since 2000. Our clients in the petrochemistry industry rely on us to exceed their expectations in safety efficiency reliability and sustainability.

At EIS we bring knowledge experience and integrity to every project. With team members across the Gulf South and clients throughout the US we prioritize the growth and well-being of our employees. EIS develops leaders at every level fostering well-equipped and diverse professionals for long-term success. EIS is a recognized Top Workplace for 2025 and for the past four years running. Our offices are located in Metairie Louisiana and Beaumont Texas with a dedicated Inspection Division headquartered in Port Allen Louisiana.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Engineering & Inspection Services LLC (EIS) is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization including hiring recruiting promotion termination layoff recall leave of absence compensation benefits and training. EIS makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications merit and business needs at the time.

Engineering & Inspection Services LLC (EIS)participatesinE-Verifyand Right to Workto confirm identity and employment eligibility.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Position Summary:EIS is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer to support fixed equipment reliability and maintenance in a refinery/chemical plant environment. This role will provide hands-on engineering support for troubleshooting equipment strategies and improvement projects while gaining exposure t...