Senior Mechanical Design Manager

PROENERGY

Job Location:

Kansas City, KS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 24 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Mechanical Design Manager

About PROENERGY

PROENERGY is an engineering R&D and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing turnkey project execution power purchase agreements and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions.

Our Footprint

PROENERGY delivers fast-start dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers.

In Sedalia Missouriour 600000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturinga world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the worldis growing by 40 percent.

In Houston Texasour 500000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof.

InKansas City we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought-after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power.

And ourworldwide service centersensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix Buenos Aires New Brunswick and additional locations in Europe Australia and Southeast Asia.

Our Philosophy

We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay excellent benefits that include Medical Dental Vision and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee 10 paid holidays paid time off and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem-solving skills we encourage you to apply today.

Position Summary

At PROENERGY we emphasize a ONE-TEAM approach where our Engineering Procurement Construction Start-Up Document Controls and Operations teams work seamlessly for our clients as a solutions provider for the power industry. We seek a Senior Mechanical Design Manager reporting to the Director of Design & Technology. This manager will focus on maintaining and coordinating our power plant design system 3D software including the material databases that drive the system. Pipe codes piping materials pipe support types etc will all need constant review as our standards and codes change. The Senior Mechanical Design Manager will allocate resources from this mechanical designer pool as project needs dictate. You will need to work collaboratively with our integrated EPC team along with our clients to execute and provide world class quality focused deliverables for our construction team. Your ability to adapt and be flexible will be invaluable as you coordinate multiple jobs develop guidelines and procedures and provide design oversight to our subsidiaries. This position would be located in our Kansas City Office location.

Reports To: VP PowerFLX Engineering

Work Location: 11141 Overbrook Rd #202 Leawood KS 66211

Position Responsibilities

Lead and manage our PowerFLX turn-key EPC projects in our Autodesk Plant 3D environment
Work with IT to Manage the Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) and model reference files for all disciplines
Create and manage databases that feed our model including pipe codes and project files
Work with Project Engineering Management to create baseline schedules for our projects and participate in forecast reviews A deep understanding of project controls earned value management will be required.
Design and route piping systems and model 3D equipment items for power plant systems including simple cycle gas balance of plant systems.
Plan and develop drawings for production work including problem analysis design layout and calculations.
Manage and lead a team of multidisciplined designers; allocating resources based on project needs.
Foster high performing teams and behavior to execute projects.
Ability to mentor and develop team members including technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines.
Seek ways to improve customer satisfaction the quality of the work product and operating efficiencies.
Help develop review and implement guidelines and procedures to ensure design standardization and templating of our PowerFLX work.
Stay up to date with the latest technology and industry practices and find practical applications.
Interpret and incorporate design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
Work in collaboration with the construction and start-up teams for early input and design reviews of piping and mechanical systems.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree or associates degree in drafting technology design or related fields
Eight (8) years of experience in related work experience
Advanced ability to utilize both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings.
Advanced understanding of design software such as: Plant 3D E3D SCADA Systems Elecdes/PanelDES Smartplant 3D AutoCAD MicroStation and Excel to develop the design deliverables. Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
Strong written and verbal communication skills strong interpersonal skills and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees management and clients.
The position requires the ability to effectively multi-task and manage numerous projects/tasks simultaneously frequently within an aggressive and compressed schedule.
Independently applies knowledge and ensures compliance with quality program. Establishes related processes and promotes a culture that is conducive to quality. Provides guidance and direction to others. Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
Comfortable with change and ambiguity; adaptable collaborative and a systems thinker
Proactively provides guidance and direction on department design guides standards systems applicable engineering codes
Advanced knowledge in the theory and practices of mechanical discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the project team; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.
Ability to work collaboratively with others including but not limited to Project Managers Engineers Designers and constructability personnel in a multi-disciplined project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish our goals.
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions including warning signs equipment use and other policies.
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
Must be fluent in English with strong speaking reading writing and comprehension skills.
US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check

Desired Qualifications

Previous Lead or Senior Designer Experience in EPC Power Industry (Mechanical Discipline)
Aconex Document Controls software knowledge
Clear understanding of construction and constructability practices & principles
Working knowledge of technical aspects of the proposal and estimate process
Owner or Client engineering background

It is PROENERGYs policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy age disability national origin marital status ancestry medical condition military status or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.

Required Experience:

Manager

Senior Mechanical Design ManagerAbout PROENERGYPROENERGY is an engineering R&D and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing turnkey project execution power purchase agreements and asset lifecycle care for turbines a...