We are seeking qualified candidates for the position of Engineer-Mechanical. This individual is
responsible for helping to providing technical expertise on large and/or complex engineering and
construction projects across the company through all phases of project development and execution
(EPC). 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 or Utilities facility at Searles Valley Minerals. This position will report to the
Manager-Engineering.
Compliance with applicable State and Federal Regulations related to safety and environment is an
important part of this position.
Key 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.