Chemical Engineer jobs in Spokane, WA

Salary Range 

$76,200 - $206,600 / per year

Engineer I - $76,200 - $118,100 / per year

Engineer II - $87,600 - $135,800 / per year

Engineer III - $100,800 - $156,200 / per year

Engineer IV - $115,900 - $179,600 / per year

Engineer V - $133,300 - $206,600 / per year

The Mechanical/Chemical Engineer (Plant Project Engineering) position is considered safety sensitive work and if a job offer is accepted the applicant will be required to complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing which will include cannabis testing.

Summary

Direct, coordinate, and exercise functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering projects within area of assigned responsibility and provide analysis of functionality of existing systems and detail designs for new systems requiring mechanical engineering knowledge (e.g., piping, vessels, rotating equipment). 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following examples of duties and responsibilities illustrate the general range of tasks assigned to the position but are not intended to define the limits of required duties.  Other essential duties may be assigned consistent with the general scope of the position.

• Provide support to operations, maintenance, and/or other groups in analyzing and resolving mechanical engineering problems
• Prepare detail design drawings and specifications for new or revised systems
• Assist in the selection of Mechanical Engineering service providers when external resources must be utilized
• Provide oversight of contractor detail design activities and review their work product to ensure that REC Silicon Mechanical Engineering Standards are followed
• Assure that API, ASME standards are reviewed, followed, and that best engineering practice are used
• Identify for management any situations requiring specialized capabilities which should be outsourced
• Ensure compliance with all relevant codes and regulations
• Collaborate with other REC Silicon Mechanical Engineers to ensure uniform application of good engineering practice and relevant engineering standards
• Interact with other disciplines to ensure compatible design details and avoid or resolve interferences or inconsistencies
• Identify, acquire, or develop and utilize appropriate design tools and programs related to the discipline
• Perform as project engineer or project manager on selected mechanical engineering projects, as assigned
• Support and Perform MOC (Management of Change) on Engineering Projects
• Oversee EPC and outsourced Engineering Contractors on Engineering Projects
• Lead and Manage on-site Contractors for Engineered Projects

Qualifications

Incumbents must have demonstrated knowledge and abilities in these areas.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

Education and/or Experience

·         Requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution or other related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

·         Master’s Degree, E.I.T. certification and/or P.E. registration preferred

·         Intern experience in a similar manufacturing (chemical plant, chemical refinery, etc.) environment preferred

Computer Skills

·         Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs

·         Preferred working knowledge in AutoCAD / MathCAD / Maple / AFT Fathom & Arrow / HYSYS / etc.

Other Skills and Abilities

·         Strong working knowledge of mechanical engineering, including demonstrated proficiency in calculations and/or modeling associated with this discipline (e.g. FEA)

·         Ability to prepare detail design drawings and specifications for systems/components related to the discipline, as assigned

·         Familiarity with relevant codes, regulations, and Process Safety Management requirements

·         Proficiency in design tools relevant to the discipline

·         Familiar with REC Silicon Mechanical Engineering Standards, mechanical facilities, and particularly with unique and/or proprietary components preferred

·         Understanding of project execution, document management and records retention

·         Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing with peers, associates, and contractors

These skills and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education, experience, and training. This combination will provide the competence to perform the work of the position

Supervisory and Budgetary Responsibilities

·         Develop and adhere to project budgets

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

·         The employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear 

·         Occasionally required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and reach with hands and arms 

·         Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and lift, up to 50 pounds

·         Ability to successfully fit, test and use air respirators and other personal protective equipment (PPE)

·         Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision  

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·         The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

·         Ability to work in inside/outdoors manufacturing environment (including outdoor environment) for extended periods of time

·         Able to work under tight deadlines as needed to meet plant production needs, including after hours and weekends (i.e. plant turnaround support)