Mechanical Engineer

at  Chief Ethanol Fuels

Chief Ethanol is currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our team. This position will manage continuous improvement projects of various sizes while assisting with daily operations as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related degree.
• Degree from ABET accredited institution or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years experience in Mechanical Engineering and/or Project Management

• Manage multiple capital and continuous improvement projects simultaneously.
• Coordinate projects with Production, Maintenance, Safety, Environmental, Commodities and other areas to ensure a successful outcome.
• Work with and supervise external contractors.
• Provide scheduling for projects to reduce interference with overall plant operation.
• Assist with production and maintenance issues as needed including troubleshooting problems.
• Define and update preventative maintenance program for all equipment
• Define and update mechanical integrity program and associated inspection and testing procedures for all equipment
• Maintain and update in-plant P & ID documentation and plant drawings.
• Develop plant optimization projects to reduce downtime, increase productivity, etc.