Mechanical Engineer

at  Ingevity

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Engineering
Overview
Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine. These qualities best describe employees who work for Ingevity. We believe it takes extraordinary people to create extraordinary results.
At Ingevity, we harness the bold spirit, innate curiosity and remarkable ingenuity of our people to develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads last longer, and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner.
Already a leader in markets in which we compete, we leverage our deep technical expertise and knowledge of our customers’ industries to turn complex challenges into powerful possibilities and value-added solutions. We prize creativity and imagination and we’re always looking for a better, smarter way of doing things.
We know it takes the right people with the right attitude to achieve the improbable. People who understand that there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. People with the ability to solve and the commitment to stay the course. People who work together to create meaningful impact and exponential results, for our customers and the world around us. Our people are our most valued asset, and the foundation of our success. Interested? We thought you might be, and we’re so glad!
Mechanical Engineer
Department Engineering
Location: Warrington Site
Reporting to: Engineering Manager

ABOUT US

Ingevity provides specialty chemicals and high-performance carbon materials and technologies that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Through a team of talented and experienced people, Ingevity develops, manufactures and brings to market products and processes that help customers solve complex problems. These products are used in a variety of demanding applications, including asphalt paving, oil exploration and production, agrochemicals, adhesives, lubricants, publication inks and automotive components that reduce gasoline vapor emissions.
The Advanced Polymer Technologies business is the market leader in Caprolactone and Polycaprolactone products globally. The business is geographically balanced. Our products go into a very diverse set of applications such as Polyurethane Materials, Adhesives & Sealants, Coatings, Polymer additives and Bioplastics that are used for end markets such as Industrial equipment, Automotive, Footwear, Consumer packaging, Electronic devices, Medical and Furniture. The performance characteristics of the Capa chemistry provides unique properties in our targeted end markets that allow both us and our customers to differentiate through innovative new products.
Ingevity provides products and technologies that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Through a team of talented and experienced people, we develop, manufacture and bring to market solutions that help customers solve complex problems and make the world more sustainable. Headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina, Ingevity operates from 31 countries around the world and employs approximately 1,700 people.

JOB SUMMARY

Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine. These qualities best describe employees who work for Ingevity. We believe it takes extraordinary people to create extraordinary results. At Ingevity, we harness the bold spirit, innate curiosity and remarkable ingenuity of our people to develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads last longer, and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner.
Already a leader in markets in which we compete, we leverage our deep technical expertise and knowledge of our customers’ industries to turn complex challenges into powerful possibilities and value-added solutions. We prize creativity and imagination and we’re always looking for a better, smarter way of doing things. We know it takes the right people with the right attitude to achieve the improbable. People who understand that there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. People with the ability to solve and the commitment to stay the course. People who work together to create meaningful impact and exponential results, for our customers and the world around us.
This position provides mechanical engineering support for capital projects and complex repairs from concept to completion, including cost estimates, design, procurement, construction oversight, startup assistance, and documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS AND DESIRED SKILLS

• Bachelor’s Degree – Mechanical Engineering or relevant degree and experience

• 5 – 10 yrs. experience with chemical manufacturing and mechanical systems including vessels and piping. This should include experience in project execution as well as providing maintenance support to production operations.

• Experience working in a COMAH/High Hazard site is preferred
• Extensive theoretical and applied knowledge of mechanical engineering principles applied in a manufacturing facility.
• Experience of specifying equipment in use with high hazard process streams following all correct regulations (ex. PSSR, PED)
• The ability to manage and organize time, interact with people from all levels of the organization and capable of sustaining a drive for excellence.
• Ability to communicate clearly by written and verbal reporting and possess above average fluency with technical software.
• Attention to detail should be an ingrained behavior.
• This position is in a 24/7 manufacturing plant environment and some extended working hours are required to complete aggressive shutdown and installation work schedules.
• Flexibility for short duration travel to visit suppliers.

What’s in it for you:

• A market competitive salary
• Annual bonus (dependant on the grade of the role and discretionary on business performance).
• 27 days holiday, including bank holidays (increasing by 1 day every 5 years to a maximum of 32 days)
• A contributory Company Pension Plan
• Death in service benefit.
• Private Medical Insurance with access to a free confidential 24/7 GP Service
• Employee Assistance Programme, for you (and your family) with free access to legal services, medical services, and counselling.
• Career development opportunities - we are passionate about nurturing our internal talent, offering career progression.
• Long service rewards
• Company sick pay scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Tech Scheme and Home Scheme
• Discounted Gift Card Scheme.
• On-site subsidised canteen.
• Weekly free fruit deliveries.
• Free employee onsite car park.
• Eye care vouchers.
• Regular wellbeing events.
• Volunteering opportunities in the local community.

The Ingevity Projects department Mechanical Engineer is responsible for developing and implementation of strategies, specifications, and programs to enhance project delivery and to reduce sourcing, operating and maintenance costs; this includes the application of new technology. The Mechanical Engineer shall also provide support during design review, procurement, fabrication, installation and operation of piping, mechanical, static and rotating equipment.
The Mechanical Engineer will act as technical lead and mechanical design authority for all capital projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as responsible mechanical engineer/design authority on engineering decisions
• Ensure all assets operate in full compliance with internal and external statutory safety standards
• Support engineering work for projects ensuring timely delivery to specification
• Travel to supplier sites to manage engineering activities
• Covering all aspects of mechanical scope (vessels, machinery, piping, packages) including preparation of technical specifications, review of quotations, review of vendor drawings and preparation of design schemes.
• Ensure that all mechanical engineering works are undertaken in accordance with the conditions and requirements of Ingevity Standards, UK/International standards and relative legislation
• Responsible for overseeing mechanical engineering activities for Capital projects at Ingevity UK Ltd. Warrington site. Ensure all technical requirements such as project specifications, data sheets etc. are in full compliance with project and company requirements, standardised processes and are delivered to the highest technical quality standards.
• Provide clear guidance to contractors, sub-contractors and vendors and facilitate resolution of mechanical technical issues to complete mechanical engineering activities to meet project objectives and milestones.
• During start-up and early operations phases until the performance tests completion, provide adhoc field engineering assistance.
• Carry out technical evaluations, including risk-based evaluation of complex engineering issues, resolution of mechanical related matters with significant project execution and/or commercial impact to ensure optimum outcomes to meet technical and execution expectations.
• Expertise about static equipment is a must, as well as rotating equipment and packages such as steam boilers, pressure reduction stations, cooling towers.
• Resolve mechanical discipline issues to ensure engineering design addresses Ingevitys expectations and objectives. Communicate and elevate issues before they escalate to project management when necessary. Review technical aspects of mechanical packages purchase orders with contractors and vendors to ensure a safe and seamless integration of new mechanical equipment into the existing operating facilities.
• Develop, update and amend design/project philosophies, specifications and procedures ensuring that all references to Mechanical Engineering are current and relevant.
• Coordinate and analyse issues for resolution. Provide Mechanical Engineering input to other engineering disciplines, construction, procurement etc. as necessary.
• Interface with site maintenance organization to update Maintenance Strategy for new or modified assets including spares reviews, routine maintenance and OEM guidance
• Support commissioning, startup and system completing activities and make appropriate recommendations to management on mechanical matters.
• Integrate with and create teams including, but not limited to, safety program progress, root cause failure analysis and operational stewardship. Engineer must be able to perform as a team member and leader.