Site Mechanical Engineer - Torrance, CA
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Role:
  • Fulfills a site technical equipment specialist consulting position supporting a large portion of a refinery or chemical plant
  • Provide in depth technical leadership and support related to petrochemicals processing units/equipment with a focus on troubleshooting, asset improvement and technology selection.

Reports to:
  • Site Section Supervisor

Main Tasks & Responsibilities:
  • Respond to plant operational events
  • Analyze site equipment performance
  • Drive site asset improvement in the areas of: Safety, Reliability, Environmental Performance and Equipment Capability
  • Assist site in application of new technology
  • Provide leadership via involvement (participation / facilitation) in formal technical networks / work groups
  • Support capital and expense projects and provide leadership in the areas of design consulting, technical quality assurance and start-up assistance
  • Implement and reinforce technical standards & guidelines
  • Facilitate implementation of technology to Site operations in conjunction with Global and/or Engineering Office

Personal Attributes:
  • Aggressively and constructively pursues improvement – Highly Proactive
  • Demonstrates personal accountability for quality of work and delivery of results
  • Uses measured risk approach in all business decisions
  • Knows when to “be the straight edge” for site organization
  • Recognizes broader business context of the technical work
  • Continually improves functional knowledge & critical working skills
  • Drives highly productive relationships with business partners, suppliers & peers
  • Strong communication (verbal, written, presentation) and interpersonal skills

Qualifications:
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Extensive pressure equipment engineering experience required - preferably with an operating company or major engineering contractor (petrochemical or other heavy industry experience strongly desired)
  • Experience with all types of pressure equipment (vessels, heat exchangers, piping, valves, tanks, etc.) preferred

Technical Knowledge & Skills
  • In depth familiarity with petrochemical industry standards (ASME & API) associated with pressure equipment (vessels, heat exchangers, piping, valves, tanks, etc)
  • Experienced in pressure equipment specification, design, fabrication and repair
  • Experienced in installing and maintaining pressure equipment
  • Experienced with application of Fitness for Service (FFS) methods
  • Familiarity with materials selection, welding processes and NDE methods
  • Experienced with pressure equipment design programs and familiar with analysis tools such as FEA and piping flexibility software for stress analysis
  • Understanding of primary and secondary stresses and associated limits (e.g. ASME Section VIII Division 2, Part 5 Analysis Methods and Criteria)

ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Company Information
Name: ExxonMobil
Description: We are the world's largest publicly traded international oil and gas company, providing energy that helps underpin growing economies and improve living standards around the world.
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Application Information
Instructions: Submit Online Application To: https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/asp/tg/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=6961&siteid=5328&AReq=7491BR&Codes=DEJC
Job Ref Code: 7491BR
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