Lead Mechanical Engineer
SI Group
Lead Mechanical Engineer
SI Group
Global performance additives and APIs supplier
The Role:
As the Lead Mechanical Engineer, reporting to the Sr. Maintenance Manager, you will provide technical and troubleshooting support to solve acute problems and provide continuous improvement solutions to maximize OEE and ensure safety of operations and maintenance.
How You Will Make an Impact:
Daily Maintenance Support
Assess and provides technical and troubleshooting support for needs directly affecting plant operation.
Combine knowledge of mechanical principles, mechanical equipment operation and repair, best practices, and troubleshooting.
Foster teamwork and prioritizes the safety of all involved during the process.
Work collaboratively with vendors, maintenance and operations technicians and their guidance to understand the problem and recommend solutions.
Continuous Improvement Team (CIT) Projects:
Balance daily support needs with continuous improvement.
Work the prioritized list of improvement projects to develop improvement scopes, orders equipment, writes work notifications and MOC's, clearly communicate the needed work scope to maintenance crews, and provides feedback on progress at CIT meetings.
Investigate and recommends new or improved technologies to provide reliable solutions.
Provide technical design as applicable for pumping systems and pressure vessel modifications.
Capital Project Management:
Provide budgetary scopes, project description and works with PICA to understand project justification for the Project Authorization Form (PAF). Routes PAF for approval.
Develop Gantt charts and bid packages, obtains quotes or bids to implement projects, issues and/or approves purchase requisitions, and acts as the construction liaison with SI Group, nested, and non-nested contractors to fully implement project scopes.
Be the construction liaison with SI Group, nested, and non-nested contractors to fully implement project scopes.
Manage project overall cost and escalate for over- or under-run of project.
Update all necessary documentation into database.
On-Call Responsibility:
Provide after hour support for high priority processes one week/month.
Creating Extraordinary Starts With:
BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Masters preferred
Minimum of 10 years experience in chemical manufacturing
Knowledgeable of ASME Div 8, API-510, API-653, API-570 Codes
Strong MS-Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Maintenance Connection skills
Experience with software pertaining to fluid flow, pressure vessels, or pipe stress analysis a plus
SI Group supplies specialty chemical products and solutions, focusing on performance additives, process solutions, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and chemical intermediates. Its offerings enhance quality, performance, and durability across industries such as pharmaceuticals, automotive, and consumer goods. How it works: the company develops tailored chemical formulations and process solutions for customers, leveraging advanced materials and safety/compliance practices. It operates globally with facilities in nine countries and serves customers in over 80 countries, collaborating closely to meet specific application needs. Differences from competitors: emphasis on customer-centric, safety-compliant solutions delivered through global production networks and a broad portfolio across multiple market segments. Goal: to help customers improve product performance while maintaining safety and environmental responsibility through reliable, compliant chemical solutions.
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