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JOB DESCRIPTIONWVR is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support the design, installation, commissioning, startup, operation, reliability, and maintenance of mechanical systems and equipment for the Wabash Project in West Terre Haute, Indiana.The successful candidate will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Construction, Contractors, equipment manufacturers, and other project stakeholders to ensure mechanical equipment and systems are reliable, maintainable, and consistent with applicable engineering standards and project requirements. This position will report to Executive Vice President Operations. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university.• Minimum of 10 years of mechanical engineering experience in chemical manufacturing, petrochemical, refining, fertilizer, power generation, gasification, or other heavy industrial operations; gasification experience is preferred.• Experience with pumps, compressors, turbines, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, piping systems, valves, tanks, and related process equipment.• Working knowledge of applicable engineering codes and standards, including ASME, API, ANSI, and other relevant industry standards.• Experience reviewing and interpreting P&IDs, equipment drawings, piping drawings, specifications, datasheets, vendor drawings, and technical documentation.• Knowledge of equipment selection, specification, installation, inspection, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance.• Experience supporting mechanical reliability, root cause analysis, equipment failure investigations, and corrective action development.• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and problem-solving skills.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively across engineering, operations, maintenance, construction, and vendor teams.• Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred but not required. BASIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Provide mechanical engineering support for existing and new plant equipment and systems associated with gasification, ammonia production, carbon capture, utilities, and supporting facilities.• Develop and review mechanical equipment specifications, datasheets, calculations, drawings, scopes of work, and engineering documents.• Review P&IDs, equipment layouts, piping drawings, vendor drawings, and mechanical design packages for technical accuracy, operability, maintainability, and compliance with project requirements.• Support the selection, evaluation, procurement, installation, inspection, testing, commissioning, and startup of mechanical equipment.• Provide technical support for pumps, compressors, turbines, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, piping systems, valves, tanks, and other mechanical equipment.• Work with Operations and Maintenance to troubleshoot equipment performance and mechanical reliability issues. Support preventive and predictive maintenance strategies and equipment reliability improvement initiatives. Participate in equipment failure investigations, root cause analyses, and development and implementation of corrective actions.• Evaluate mechanical equipment condition and recommend repair, replacement, modification, or upgrade strategies.• Develop engineering solutions for plant modifications, equipment improvements, and reliability projects.• Review vendor proposals, technical bids, equipment documentation, and contractor submittals and provide technical recommendations. Coordinate with equipment manufacturers, engineering contractors, construction contractors, and third-party service providers.• Provide field engineering support during construction, equipment installation, commissioning, startup, shutdowns, and maintenance activities. Verify mechanical installations are consistent with approved drawings, specifications, applicable codes, and engineering requirements.• Support Management of Change (MOC) activities and maintain accurate engineering documentation for mechanical modifications.• Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, commissioning reviews, and operational readiness activities.• Assist with development of mechanical equipment standards, engineering procedures, inspection requirements, and maintenance strategies.• Support development of capital project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and technical justifications for mechanical projects.• Maintain accurate mechanical engineering records, equipment documentation, specifications, drawings, and vendor information. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS• This position requires unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.• WVR is a Drug-Free Workplace. All prospective employees must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.• Ability to work onsite in an active industrial, construction, and manufacturing environment.• Ability to periodically work outdoors and access various areas of the facility as necessary to conduct environmental inspections and oversee sampling and monitoring activities.• Ability to respond to time-sensitive environmental compliance matters when required. BENEFITS• 401(k) and 401(k) matching• Dental, vision, health, and life insurance options• Paid time off• Holiday Pay• Salary Range : Commensurate with Experience. WORK LOCATIONThe Mechanical Engineer will work onsite at the WVR plant office location in West Terre Haute, Indiana.Wabash Valley Resources is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.To all recruitment agencies: WVR is not responsible for any fee related to unsolicited resumes from third party staffing and recruiting agencies. No fee will be paid for candidates who apply and claim to be represented by an agency. Any unsolicited resumes, CVs, or other candidate information submitted by an agency will become the property of WVR, and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired.