Job Title:
Mechanical Project Engineer




Requisition Number:
ENG-736




Job Category:
Engineering




Location:
Dallas, TX 75038



About Us

BENEFITS

We offer a competitive compensation plan that includes free full medical, dental and vision benefits with James Hardie for employee only, minimal cost for family coverage; 6% dollar for dollar matching 401(k) program; Free lunch Friday; Generous paid vacation and holidays; Job training and development; Life insurance; Disability Income Protection (LTD); Flexible Spending Accounts; Employee Assistance Program; Discount tickets for amusement parks, recreation sites and movies, and much more!


DIVERSITY AT JAMES HARDIE

We are committed to diversity at James Hardie in every form. We firmly believe that by hiring and developing people of every background and culture it will further strengthen our company and its people in striving for global leadership.

James Hardie is an Equal Opportunity Employer






Mechanical Project Engineer

Position Description:

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

CANDIDATES MUST BE FLEXIBLE WITH REGARD TO RELOCATION AND UNDERSTAND THAT THE LOCATION OF WORK IS SUBJECTIVE TO MANUFACTURING NEEDS.

As our Mechanical Project Engineer you will be tasked with many challenging opportunities that will contribute to the overall growth of the business. As a member of the Construction Department reporting to the Project Manager, you will work on Capital Projects including new installations and modifications and will be responsible for all mechanical equipment and systems. You should be capable of working independently on small capital projects and will also have a working knowledge of electrical systems which will enable you to manage medium to large capital projects in the future.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Responsible for the mechanical portion of capital projects;
  • Supervise mechanical design including plant layout, equipment arrangement, piping and instrumentation, plant utilities;
  • Supervise structural design including buildings, foundations and slabs, access platforms, equipment and crane support structures;
  • Develop specifications and purchase mechanical equipment and systems including process equipment, material handling equipment, complex machinery, fluid systems (hydraulic, pneumatic, and high pressure water), material conveyance systems, dust collection systems, storage silos, tanks, pumps, and valves – monitor and expedite deliveries;
  • Satisfy permit requirements including local building codes and FM;
  • Prepare installation scope of work, bid and award contracts;
  • Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality;


    QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Knowledge of Mechanical Building Codes and OSHA standards (preferred).
  • Knowledge of Equipment and Machine Design Standards and Specifications including AWS, ANSI, ASTM (preferred).
  • Demonstrated advanced skills with the standard features of personal computers including word processing and spreadsheets (Microsoft Word and Excel, Project, Power Point, Outlook, and Internet Explorer).
  • Developed a familiarity with and ability to work in Autocad drawing software including the ability to view and print drawings and make changes. Advanced drawing skills are preferred.
  • Well organized, with the ability to multi-task.
  • Must be able to lead and be a part of cross functional teams.

    EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE :
  • BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)
  • 4 or more years experience in an industrial manufacturing environment (sheeted process systems such as paper, steel, gypsum is preferred).
  • Project Management Experience; Demonstrated Successful Execution including design and specification, purchase, installation, and startup of mechanical equipment.
  • Experience with complex machinery and mechanical equipment;
  • Experience with Utility and Process Piping Systems including pumps, valves, fittings and in line components, and pipe support systems;
  • Experience with mechanical systems including Hydraulics, Pneumatics, High Pressure Water, Compressed Air, and Natural Gas.



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