Field Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
New Orleans, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
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Posted on:
2 hours ago
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Join the ECI Groups Professional Technical Services Network as a onsite Field Engineer. This an 18- 24-month duration from award based in the New Orleans (Waggaman) area. Note: You must be a US Citizen or Permanent US Resident to qualify for this position.
About our Client
Our client is developing and operating a major chemical manufacturing facility in Waggaman Louisiana producing Dimethyl Carbonate (DMC) and Ethyl Methyl Carbonate (EMC) for the battery supply chain. The site is a petrochemical/chemical manufacturing operation requiring engineering support for construction commissioning startup reliability maintenance and operations activities
Position Summary
The Field Engineer provides frontline engineering support for plant operations maintenance reliability construction commissioning and capital project activities. This position serves as the primary engineering resource in the field to ensure equipment systems and processes operate safely reliably and efficiently. The Field Engineer works closely with Operations Maintenance Reliability EHS Contractors and Project Teams to identify and resolve technical issues improve asset performance support facility modifications and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
This role requires a strong field presence and a hands-on approach to problem-solving in a dynamic chemical manufacturing environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Operational Support
Qualifications
Education
Candidates should possess knowledge in several of the following areas:
Required Competencies
Technical Competencies
Certifications and Training
Working Conditions
Success Measures
The successful Field Engineer will contribute to:
Reports To: Maintenance & Engineering Manager
FLSA Status: Full-Time Exempt
Please Note: The ECI Group uses AI-assisted tools in the early stages of application review with all decisions guided by human oversight and fully compliant with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and ECI Groups applicable data protection policies and Privacy Notice.
About our Client
Our client is developing and operating a major chemical manufacturing facility in Waggaman Louisiana producing Dimethyl Carbonate (DMC) and Ethyl Methyl Carbonate (EMC) for the battery supply chain. The site is a petrochemical/chemical manufacturing operation requiring engineering support for construction commissioning startup reliability maintenance and operations activities
Position Summary
The Field Engineer provides frontline engineering support for plant operations maintenance reliability construction commissioning and capital project activities. This position serves as the primary engineering resource in the field to ensure equipment systems and processes operate safely reliably and efficiently. The Field Engineer works closely with Operations Maintenance Reliability EHS Contractors and Project Teams to identify and resolve technical issues improve asset performance support facility modifications and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
This role requires a strong field presence and a hands-on approach to problem-solving in a dynamic chemical manufacturing environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Operational Support
- Provide daily technical support to production and maintenance teams.
- Monitor equipment and process performance to identify reliability and operational improvement opportunities.
- Investigate process upsets equipment failures and operating issues.
- Assist operators and maintenance personnel with troubleshooting activities.
- Support unit startups shutdowns and abnormal operating situations.
- Ensure plant operations remain within safe operating limits and design parameters.
- Perform routine field inspections of process systems piping rotating equipment and fixed assets.
- Verify field conditions and engineering requirements for maintenance and project work.
- Review and resolve field technical issues during construction commissioning and operation.
- Develop engineering recommendations to improve safety reliability and performance.
- Maintain technical documentation including redline drawings and engineering records.
- Provide field coordination and execution support for capital and expense projects.
- Participate in project scope development design reviews constructability reviews and commissioning activities.
- Coordinate engineering activities with contractors vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Support equipment installation system turnover startup and performance testing.
- Verify project work complies with company specifications industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with Reliability Maintenance and Inspection teams to improve equipment performance.
- Participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations and corrective action implementation.
- Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Review equipment history and maintenance data to identify improvement opportunities.
- Assist in developing maintenance strategies and equipment reliability plans.
- Support Process Safety Management (PSM) programs and initiatives.
- Participate in Management of Change (MOC) Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) Hazard Reviews and Process Hazard Analyses (PHA).
- Investigate incidents and support corrective action development.
- Ensure all engineering activities comply with OSHA EPA state and local regulatory requirements.
- Promote UBEs commitment to safety environmental stewardship and operational excellence.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering Electrical Engineering Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline required.
- Minimum 3 years of engineering experience in chemical manufacturing petrochemical refining specialty chemicals oil & gas or other continuous process industries preferred.
- Experience supporting plant operations maintenance reliability commissioning startup or project execution activities preferred.
- Experience working in a PSM-regulated manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
Candidates should possess knowledge in several of the following areas:
- Chemical and petrochemical manufacturing processes
- Process equipment and systems
- Mechanical integrity programs
- Rotating and fixed equipment
- Engineering design and troubleshooting practices
- Reliability engineering principles
- Process Safety Management (PSM)
- Risk assessment methodologies
- Construction and commissioning practices
- Maintenance and reliability programs
- Management of Change (MOC)
- Applicable industry standards including OSHA API ASME NFPA and ANSI
Required Competencies
Technical Competencies
- Engineering problem solving and troubleshooting
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Technical report writing
- Field inspections and equipment assessments
- Reading and interpreting PFDs P&IDs isometrics and engineering drawings
- Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
- Project coordination and execution
- Strong safety leadership
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Team collaboration and relationship building
- Initiative and accountability
- Sound judgment and decision-making
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Continuous improvement mindset
Certifications and Training
- Ability to obtain and maintain all site-required safety qualifications.
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification (or obtained within designated timeframe).
- Valid TWIC Card or ability to obtain one.
- Completion of site-specific Process Safety Management training.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification.
- Professional Engineer (PE) License.
- Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP).
- Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE).
- Project Management Professional (PMP).
- API 510 API 570 API 580/581 or API 653 certifications.
- Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) training.
- Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) training.
Working Conditions
- Regular work in an operating chemical manufacturing environment.
- Extensive field presence required including process units maintenance areas and construction zones.
- Frequent walking climbing stairs and ladders and conducting equipment inspections.
- Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- May participate in on-call support turnarounds startup activities and emergency response situations.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and industrial conditions.
Success Measures
The successful Field Engineer will contribute to:
- Safe and incident-free operations.
- Improved unit reliability and equipment availability.
- Successful project execution and startup activities.
- Reduced unplanned downtime and equipment failures.
- Effective implementation of reliability improvements.
- Compliance with environmental safety and process safety requirements.
- Continuous improvement of plant performance and operational excellence.
Reports To: Maintenance & Engineering Manager
FLSA Status: Full-Time Exempt
Please Note: The ECI Group uses AI-assisted tools in the early stages of application review with all decisions guided by human oversight and fully compliant with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and ECI Groups applicable data protection policies and Privacy Notice.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
ECI Group is a technology led engineering services company with expertise ranging from process plant design and development to waste recycling
