What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineering Co-Op position at Monroe Energy?
Job Description
The Project Engineer Coop will aid the Mechanical / Project Engineer with oversight and support of the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment and systems in the plant. The coop will support the Mechanical / Project Engineer to identify, develop, and manage improvement projects and provide engineering services to optimize equipment life and plant profitability. The Project Engineer Coop could support the following Mechanical / Project Engineer activities :
- Ensures proper maintenance to maximize reliability.
- Oversees the installation and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
- Prepares designs, specifications, and technical documentation for mechanical engineering projects.
- Designs mechanical equipment by interpreting process design. Participates in the selection of suppliers and contractors.
- Performs the evaluation and inspection of mechanical engineering projects to ensure that standards and requirements are met.
- Reviews vendor design and documentation.
- Provides engineering support to Operations and Maintenance on an ongoing basis to address daily mechanical operating needs.
- Works closely with the company and contract maintenance personnel to ensure that required repairs and modifications are completed safely and per required codes / standards using good engineering practices, with minimum equipment downtime, and in a cost-effective manner.
- Provides engineering support prior to and during scheduled unit shutdowns, tank repairs, and emergency upsets in order to complete all repair and modification items while minimizing downtime and expenses.
- Works with inspection and operations to evaluate and recommend mechanical modifications to existing equipment and specify new equipment to improve refinery operations, efficiency, equipment reliability, safety, and environmental performance.
- Identifies recurring mechanical problems in process equipment and develops and implements solutions using accepted engineering rules and practices.
- Works with Purchasing and vendors to specify and requisition materials and equipment that meet company Engineering Standards in a cost-effective manner, while scheduling deliveries to minimize equipment downtime.
- Coordinates the detailed design development and field implementation of low-cost, scheduled, and capital projects within their assigned area of responsibility.
- Provides mechanical engineering support for Process Hazards Analysis and Management of Change pertaining to process units within their area of responsibility.
- Manages capital projects from inception through completion.
Experience and Skills
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