About this role
CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.
Summary
CHS, Inc. has an exciting opportunity at our Oil Refinery facility in McPherson, KS. We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to develop, implement and manage mechanical integrity programs for refinery fixed equipment. Plant Engineer will also provide technical support for projects, maintenance, turnarounds, and special assignments to ensure safety, reliability, and integrity of fixed equipment. You must be a detail-oriented, results-driven individual with a commitment to quality, accuracy, and the ability to organize and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a strong commitment to customer service and the ability to work in both a team environment and on self-directed tasks are necessary
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement fixed equipment strategies including recommendations that will improve refinery operations.
- Maintain site Mechanical Integrity program using Plant Condition Management Software (PCMS) and Risk Based Inspection (RBI) analysis to identify applicable damage mechanisms and related inspection plans.
- Work with process, maintenance, and operations groups to conduct effective inspection and maintenance programs to maintain equipment operability.
- Ensure proper inspections, reviews and fitness for service assessments are completed and documented to meet environmental, safety and regulatory requirements.
- Makes recommendations for operation, repairs and replacement of plant equipment based upon history, observations, engineering, operations, and maintenance best practices.
- Update and maintain mechanical integrity documents affected by Management of Change activities.
- Direct and oversee work of contractors (engineering, inspection, construction, and maintenance).
- Establish, maintain, review, and apply engineering standards, codes and specifications.
- Assist with regulatory audits and reviews and resolution of findings.
- Review designs and layout of refinery equipment.
- Issue or review drawings, specifications, requests for quotes and purchase orders for material and equipment.
- Manage schedules, budgets, quality of work, and compliance with CHS's standards on work performed by outside contractors.
- Keep abreast of new technology and industry best practices to continuously improve site mechanical integrity program.
- Perform other duties as needed or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (required)
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology from accredited four-year college or university
- 2+ years of relevant plant engineering experience in refining, petrochemical, or related industry
Additional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in mechanical or civil engineering
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook
- Familiar with ASME, TEMA and API codes and standards
- Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including respirator
CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.
CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.
Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to [email protected]; to verify that the communication is from CHS.
Other facts
About CHS, Inc.
CHS Inc. (www.chsinc.com) is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States. Diversified in energy, grains and foods, CHS is committed to helping its customers, farmer-owners and other stakeholders grow their businesses through its domestic and global operations. CHS supplies energy, crop nutrients, grain marketing services, livestock feed, food and food ingredients, along with business solutions including insurance, financial and risk management services. The company operates petroleum refineries/pipelines and manufactures, markets and distributes Cenex® brand refined fuels, lubricants, propane and renewable energy products. CHS preferred stock is listed on the NASDAQ at CHSCP.
CHS has been made aware that some individuals have been contacted about employment opportunities by persons who are not from CHS Inc. Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions about contact regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to [email protected] to verify that the communication is from CHS.
What you'll do
- The Mechanical Engineer will develop and implement mechanical integrity programs for refinery fixed equipment and provide technical support for various projects and maintenance activities. They will also ensure compliance with safety, reliability, and regulatory requirements.
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