Principal Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Louisiana

Primary Purpose:

The Principal Mechanical Engineer specializes in fixed mechanical equipment (columns, vessels, heat exchangers) vessel internals, piping, valves, PRD’s, and insulation systems and is primarily responsible for providing technical direction, expertise, and leadership of the related mechanical system activities.

This position is located in Hackberry, LA. Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC) is required. Employees’ primary residence must be located within a one-hour drive from the Hackberry plant site.

Responsibilities/ Duties:

• Work in a safe and efficient manner. Utilizes Stop Work Authority as necessary.
• Supports Operations and Maintenance of mechanical equipment, vessels, heat exchangers, valves, PRD’s, and piping associated with LNG facility.
• Form, conduct and/or participate in incident investigations and provide recommendations for corrective actions as needed.
• Supports Project Team as Fixed Mechanical SME. Assists with FEL project development and review of IFA/ IFC project documents.
• Assists Inspection Team with review of IWR’s and Inspection findings.
• Manages all the fixed equipment specifications (piping, vessel, insulation).
• Performs Mechanical calculations including stress analysis, flange loading, vessel calculations, etc. as required.
• Reviews facility design questions/ findings in regards to pipe support and vibration.
• Manages consultants and contractors in the preparation and evaluation of equipment performance and site tests as well as critical evaluation of results.
• Initiates MOC’s, makes ESR (Engineering Service Request) recommendations, and completes action items as required.
• Supervises Engineering contractors when utilized for designing and providing a scope of work for ESR’s.
• Monitors and provides status updates to management, including relevant conditions and activities that may impact the safety, operation or performance of facilities.
• Participates in and/or leads studies associated with specific technological developments and ad-hoc special technical studies through the ESR and MOC processes.
• Leads and/or participates in Root Cause Analyses and 5-Why investigations.
• Preparation and participation in audits (FERC, PHMSA, Insurance, PSM, HSE, etc.). Including the planning, budgeting, prioritization, execution and completion of resulting action items.
• Performs or oversees fitness-for-service assessments in accordance with API 579/ASME FFS-1.
• Perform Behavioral Based Safety Observations.
• Update Weekly Report with tasks completed and any problems requiring escalation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Certifications/Licenses:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Professional Engineering License in good standing with the state of Texas or Louisiana is preferred.

Experience:

• Requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in the petrochemical industry.
• Experience in root cause analysis and familiarity with a formal methodology.
• Experience with piping and pressure vessel design software (CAESAR II, COMPRESS) preferred.

Skills/ Knowledge/ Abilities:

• Honesty and Integrity
• Positive Attitude
• High Energy and the Drive to get things done.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to anticipate problems.
• Organized and able to manage multiple activities timely and with a high degree of accuracy.
• Self-starter with ability to work strategically with minimal direction.
• Driven to meet and exceed performance parameters.
• Able to remain calm and effective in emergencies. Understands and deals comfortably with a sense of urgency.
• Good Judgement and Work Balance
• Not afraid to challenge the process.
• Learns Continuously
• Perseverance and Self-Control
• Work style must include Safety Above All, Integrity Beyond Question, Transparency in All Work, We Embrace Learning, Results-Based Success, Together We Achieve, and We Care.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment such as vessels, heat exchangers including design, installation operation and maintenance.
• Knowledge of piping, valves and insulation including design, installation operation and maintenance.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards (ASME, API, CFR, NFPA, etc.).
• Knowledge of applicable US Regulatory and industry codes (e.g. API 579/ASME FFS-1, API 580/581, API 510, API 570, API 653, API 571, CFR 193, NFPA, etc.).
• Knowledge of relevant construction and fabrication codes (e.g., ASME Sec IX, Sec VIII, B31.1, B31.3, B31.8, API 1104, AWS D1.1, NACE MR0175).
• Strong technical management abilities with effective project management and leadership skills, initiative, decision-making skills and problem-solving abilities. Candidate must be able to analyze data, identify issues, recommend, develop, and implement solutions.
• Ability to organize, plan, control, coordinate, and effectively manage cross-functional assignments and projects.
• Sufficient computer skills to provide quantitative and written reports, via PCMS, SAP, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), etc.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and effective reporting mechanisms for all the programs managed by this position.
• Possesses the personality and ability to relate to and to establish a mutually respectful relationship with 1) management, 2) peers and 3) the various facility level workers whom are all responsible for ensuring good operations.
• Ability to interface with a culturally diverse range of personnel with varying disciplines, backgrounds, and experience levels.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with terminal facility employees, vendors, and suppliers.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand, walk, climb, sit, kneel, twist, bend, pull, push, carry, lift, reach overhead and drive. Most activities involve movement of either the upper and lower body extremities or both and the joints associated with these areas of the body.
• Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces and climb stairs and ladders that ranges from 4 ft to 200 ft.
• Must be able to enter confined spaces.
• Must be able to lift equipment needed to perform work.
• Must be able to wear safety equipment such as safety harness, respirator and other protective equipment as needed to perform job.
• When outdoors, this classification is exposed to extremes of heat, cold, loud noise and dust.
• Must be able to sit at a desk and operate a computer for extended periods of time.
• Must be willing to be on call; work outside of normal business hours as required.
• Must be willing to travel for trainings and meetings as required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.