Mechanical Engineer - Cement and Minerals at ZAP Engineering

Lakewood, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Feb, 26

Salary

140400.0

Posted On

22 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Engineering, Technical Documentation, Equipment Specifications, Vendor Proposals, 3D Modeling, Project Management, Cost Estimation, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Communication, Leadership, Quality Assurance, Flexibility, Self-Direction, Technical Reviews, Design Basis

Industry

Oil and Gas

Description

Job Details Job Location: Corporate Headquarters - LAKEWOOD, CO Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: $104000.00 - $140400.00 Salary Travel Percentage: Up to 25% Job Shift: Day Description POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: Mechanical Engineer – Cement and Minerals DEPARTMENT: Mechanical REPORTS TO: Mechanical Director/Supervisor FLSA: Exempt, Full-Time WORK SCHEDULE: M-F 8 AM to 5 PM TRAVEL REQUIRED: Up to 20% LOCATION: Lakewood, Colorado MANAGEMENT: No EEO: Professionals JOB FAMILY: Professionals A Little About Us: ZAP is a full-service engineering, design, and construction management firm servicing the cement, mineral and material processing, mining, heavy industrial, and oil & gas markets. From our Lakewood, Colorado office, we execute projects across North America spanning from California to Florida and Canada down to Mexico. Our projects range in size from simple engineering studies or maintenance repairs to full-scale design of large facilities. ZAP operates at a fast pace while providing a team-centric approach to our work. About your role: This is a hands-on, full-time position with day-to-day duties that include completing well-defined mechanical engineering tasks within ZAP’s cement, mineral and material processing, mining, and heavy industrial projects. You will collaborate with project team(s) to complete deliverables in alignment with the project schedule, budget, and scope of work, or as assigned by the project manager or project engineer. Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities Plan, organize and prepare quality technical project documents to support projects. The technical documentation should be prepared in a timely and professional manner and responsive to customer needs. Responsible also for coordination of technical changes/revisions to all project documents. Coordinate and/or produce mechanical engineering deliverables, equipment specifications, technical descriptions and other technical inputs and documentation required for completion of the projects, as defined by the RACI model (Responsible, Accountable, Consultative, Informed), in alignment with ZAP standard processes and procedures. Produce equipment sizing calculations Prepare technical specifications or datasheets for main equipment and auxiliary machinery Determine / review equipment capacities and specifications for main equipment and auxiliary machinery. Technical reviews and evaluations of vendor proposals Develop and review equipment flow sheets, equipment layouts and/or systems and stackups, plot plans, and general arrangement drawings Manage creation of bill of materials and/or material takeoffs Provide feedback on equipment vendor drawing reviews Generate pipe and valve specifications for services such as plant air, pneumatic piping, water systems, etc. Generate mechanical equipment lists, valve lists, line lists Prepare mechanical contractor bid packages Participate in site visits and meetings with clients Engineering support of construction efforts Ducts and chutes routing and design support, produce datasheets for quoting and purchasing Feasibility studies Technical Collaboration - Collaborates with project team members on interdisciplinary technical deliverables, as defined by the RACI Reviews deliverables with peers and supervisors. Ensures quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures (intra- and inter-disciplinary checks) are performed on deliverables generated. Design Basis PFD/P&ID generation, review, redlining 3D modeling support and reviews Produce project cost estimates Reviews construction drawings and documents. Communicates with project team regarding overall project progress and status of mechanical-specific deadlines and deliverables. Develop and improve knowledge of plant or facility processes and equipment to be better able to satisfy customers’ requirements. Other tasks as delegated or assigned by supervisor Qualifications Work Hours: Company Hours This position works 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Hours vary and are dependent on business needs. 40 Hour Work Week Monday through Friday, Hours may vary with the workload. Evenings/Weekends/OT As needed to satisfy the requirements of the position. Benefits: Medical Insurance Dental insurance Vision Insurance 401(k) Accrued PTO Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Basic Life / AD&D Voluntary Life / AD&D Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Aflac Position Relevant Experience Education Skills Mechanical Engineer 3 5+ years of experience practicing discipline-specific engineering on multidiscipline project teams required. Professional Engineer License required. Bachelor’s Degree required. This role will provide preliminary design and cost estimates by estimate mechanical quantities and construction costs, as well as produce project cost estimates. In addition to the essential duties listed above, this position acts as Engineer-of-Record and review/seal designs created by other team members, as well as assists with training/mentoring less experienced engineers and designers. This position should have competent job knowledge and be able to adapt to changes in the work environment. Specialized Skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Problem-solving skills to be able to resolve simple problems quickly and effectively. Self-direction and responsibility for own tasks, deliverables, and timelines. Able to support multiple efforts and track process against timelines. Ability to define problems, research and check facts, and draw valid conclusions. Leadership skills and some general experience leading work groups or task forces in specific projects. Competent user of technology and software required to execute daily tasks. Experience utilizing 3D software for reviewing layouts and detail designs, with modeling produced by other departments ZAP’s success is based on our employees’ ability to thrive in a team environment. You will be able to add value to the team by being productive, helping less experienced team members understand what tasks need to be completed and how to meet the team’s needs. Able to remain flexible and adaptable to change Must have a valid, active driver’s license and ability to maintain a good driving record. Supervisory Expectations: The position does not have any regular responsibility for overseeing or supervising the work of other team members. Independence of Action Supervisor/manager closely monitors work; detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided. Physical Demands and Work Environment: (The phrases "occasionally," "regularly," and "frequently" correspond to the following definitions: "occasionally" means up to 1/3 of working time, "regularly" means between 1/3 and 2/3 of working time, and "frequently" means 2/3 and more of working time.) The work environment is the typical office environment. The employee must complete their work satisfactorily in an environment where there are significant distractions, including staff, clients, and vendors walking through and conversing, telephones ringing, conversations carrying over, loud noises, and interruptions to answer questions from others. The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In many cases, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and should do so in a sound and safe manner. This job’s specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Core Competencies: Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed. Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting. Communication - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods. Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values. Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed. Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Responsibilities

The Mechanical Engineer will complete mechanical engineering tasks for cement, mineral, and material processing projects, ensuring deliverables align with project schedules and budgets. Responsibilities include producing technical documentation, coordinating engineering deliverables, and collaborating with project teams.