Mechanical Engineer (Engineering)
Searles Valley Minerals provides customers worldwide with high quality soda ash, sodium sulfate, and boron products from a large saline mineral deposit in California s Mojave Desert. Searles Valley Minerals uses an environmentally friendly solution mining technology to extract mineral rich brines from over 25,000 acres of leased and owned reserves which it processes using proprietary technologies in three manufacturing facilities in Trona, California.
Job Description Summary:
We are seeking experienced and motivated candidates for the position of Mechanical Engineer. This individual is responsible for helping to provide technical expertise on large and/or complex engineering and construction projects across the company through all phases of project development and execution. This person will be part of a team of project engineers, technicians and staff who design, develop, construct and implement engineering projects for three production facilities, a mining resource and Utilities facility at Searles Valley Minerals. Compliance with applicable State and Federal Codes, Standards and Regulations related to safety and the environment is an important part of this position.
Responsibilities:
As part of the Engineering team, assist in the development of project options, concepts, cost estimates and time lines.
Execute detailed project engineering activities including: technical drawings, stress analysis, project schedules, reports, etc.as assigned.Assist in developing project proposals as requested, including technology selection, complete scope, systems and equipment, cost estimate and proposed schedule by applying knowledge of engineering principles and practices.Provide accurate and timely activity reporting to internal and external customers.Identify and manage relationships with OEM and preferred equipment manufacturers, specialists, and technical support consultants.
Perform engineering on major projects, including design, materials of construction, equipment selection and application and other equipment as directed.
Ensure compliance with local/city/state/federal regulations regarding environment and safety. Specify system components or direct modifications to ensure conformance with engineering design, performance specifications, and/or environmental regulations.
Support Facility in reviewing equipment specifications and equipment selection, monitoring installation and successful start-up of mechanical equipment.
Develop or test models of alternate designs or processing methods to assess feasibility, sustainability, operating condition effects, potential new applications, or necessity of modification.
Assist Facility and other engineering personnel in project management, engineering, design, project controls, equipment specifications, procurement, project reviews, installation, checkout, start-up and testing, troubleshooting and optimization to support project goals and facility objectives.
Review appropriate equipment and systems for new projects and existing installations to ensure that they comply with known safety best practices, applicable codes and standards. Develop detailed project specifications including drawings, data sheets, etc. in full compliance with recognized industry standards, safety standards and various client specifications. Provide engineering support as needed and be on-call for critical plant/asset failures. Work closely with team at all levels to help resolve technical issues, applying engineering and technical skills to design, optimize and troubleshoot equipment and processes. Perform technical analysis, testing, calculations, and evaluation of results to solve routine engineering problems. Support turnarounds, planned and unplanned outages, major mechanical equipment overhauls, routine and non-routine repairs. Maintain and update facility equipment files as needed.
Perform engineering activities in an effective and efficient manner consistent with Company, State and Federal health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to achieve production and operation cost goals and ensure a safe work environment.
