Mechanical Engineer

at  AdvanSix

AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people’s lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S. based manufacturing facilities. AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect.
Please view a short video about our company here, AdvanSix Video. For more information on AdvanSix, please visit our website at http://www.advansix.com

Why work at AdvanSix?

• We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being
• Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences

AdvanSix has a multidiscipline in-house design and engineering department experienced in developing and executing capital projects for our internal customers. This team is nested with the project management/project controls/construction groups providing direct collaboration individually and on teams.
The multidiscipline in-house design and engineering team works in collaboration with project managers, Operations, Procurement, Maintenance, and other engineers in the development of capital projects that strengthen our business. On project teams, the Mechanical Engineer is expected to work directly with stakeholders on projects to ensure reliability, productivity, safety, and environmental objectives are met.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of chemical or industrial plant piping systems and process equipment REQUIRED.
• BSME from a four (4) year accredited college or university.
• 2-4+ years of work experience.
• Able to read PFDs, P&IDs, line lists, equipment lists, and project scopes.
• Knowledge about how pressure and temperature effects material strength.
• Experience with ASME B31.3 and B31.1 and ASME Section VIII codes.
• Experience with AutoCAD, 2D and possibly 3D.
• Experience with Caesar II software.

DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with industrial equipment, installations, or equipment layouts.
• Experience with Hexagon PV Elite software.
• Hands-on experience in installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment in industrial facility.
• Experience with a multidiscipline environment with the ability to coordinate with mechanical, civil, and electrical disciplines.
• Exposure to SolidWorks, NozzlePro, and other Finite Element Methods (FEA) tools and applications.
• Engineering Fundamentals (E.I.T.) Exam completed or planned for near term.
  At AdvanSix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past work experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to still apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.
  AdvanSix is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, veteran status, or any other protected classification.
  To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of AdvanSix about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at AdvanSix via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of AdvanSix, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by AdvanSix for this position and a valid agreement with AdvanSix is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the AdvanSix agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid

• Validate materials of construction for piping, pressure vessels and above ground storage tanks. Experience with this type of work in an industrial facility is strongly desired.
• Interact positively with project team members to resolve day-to-day issues in a team environment.
• Personally set a good example with all rules and regulations to achieve 100% universal compliance with HS&E (Health, Safety & Environmental) Procedures/Regulations.
• Collect, compile, and validate field data including detailed dimensional measurements adjacent to hazardous locations, moving mechanical parts and noise.
• Climb, ladders and stairs and work safely on uneven ground.
• Compile and validate data for project reports, collect and compile field data, assist proposal efforts as directed, document technical data for management review and provide other entry level duties as assigned.
• Collect and interpret engineering data to develop project designs and specifications.
• Perform system walk downs to identify deficiencies and ensure compliance to design and customer requirements.
• Review process package and prepare equipment/material specifications sheets to order items. Review with vendor to confirm capability and delivery to meet project objectives
• Apply applicable engineering codes and standards including ANSI, API and ASME as well as company policies and procedures.
• Validate piping design and engineering including the use and selection of key components such as valves, hangers, supports, expansion loops, and spring cans.
• Apply engineering analytical and technical tools such as Caesar II, PVElite, NozzlePro and Solidworks FEA.
• 10% travel