Mechanical Engineer
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Job Location:
Ascension Parish, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Mechanical Project Engineer
Location: Geismar LA
Duration: Contract
Industry: Industrial / Petrochemical
Experience Level: MidSenior (5 years)
Position Overview
We are seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer with strong project management experience to support heavy mechanical projects within an industrial or petrochemical environment. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in static equipmentincluding pressure vessels heat exchangers tanks piping systems and related infrastructureand will be responsible for the design execution and coordination of projects from concept through completion.
This role requires a hands-on engineer who can balance technical expertise with project leadership ensuring mechanical deliverables are executed safely on schedule and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the engineering design specification and procurement of static and mechanical equipment such as pressure vessels columns exchangers tanks and piping systems.
- Develop project scopes schedules cost estimates and resource plans for assigned capital and turnaround projects.
- Serve as the technical liaison between engineering operations maintenance and construction teams throughout project lifecycle.
- Review vendor drawings mechanical datasheets and fabrication documentation for compliance with project and code requirements (API ASME TEMA etc.).
- Manage EPC and vendor interfaces ensuring technical alignment and timely delivery of equipment and documentation.
- Oversee installation testing and commissioning of mechanical systems ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Coordinate project risk assessments MOCs and constructability reviews.
- Support troubleshooting reliability improvements and field modifications for existing static assets.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline).
- 5 years of experience in industrial refinery or petrochemical environments.
- Proven experience leading projects or acting as a mechanical project engineer / project manager for heavy mechanical or static equipment installations.
- Working knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards: ASME Section VIII API 510/650/661 TEMA and applicable OSHA requirements.
- Strong understanding of fabrication inspection and testing methods for static mechanical equipment.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams.
- Proficiency in MS Project Excel and CAD tools preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects from design through construction.
Key Skills
- Mechanical Design
- System Design
- FEA
- ASME Codes & Standards
- CAD
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Creo
- SolidWorks
- Mechanical Engineering
- Autocad
- HVAC Design
- Autodesk Inventor
About Company
PTS Advance is the largest specialist provider of technical talent to the United States’ Oil, Gas & Chemicals, Power & Renewables, Life Sciences, Construction & Infrastructure, and Manufacturing industries.
