Mechanical Engineer

Hargrove supplies unparalleled services in engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services in the industrial, commercial, and government sectors. With over 2,700 Teammates in 19 offices domestically and internationally, we build long-term support relationships in the energy generation, manufacturing, research and development, and process-heavy industry in on-site support arrangements, in plant-level small projects and consulting roles, and in larger capital projects.

Hargroves key operating principle is to provide the Right People, in the Right Place, at the Right Time. We believe that relationships and partnering together provide the best results and long-term benefits for our clients.

Work-life balance and flexibility are important areas of focus for Hargrove. Were happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business.

Job Scope:

Hargrove is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our team and play a key role in supporting operations, maintenance, and capital projects within a nitrogen fertilizer facility. The ideal candidate brings strong engineering experience in the oil, gas, or chemical industries and demonstrates leadership in both technical execution and project team supervision.

This role will be instrumental in improving plant performance, ensuring equipment reliability, and supporting safe and efficient plant operations.

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Lead the development, design, and execution of capital and reliability projects.

• provide technical support to plant operations and maintenance teams

• Propose improvements to work procedures that enhance operational efficiency

• Help develop and implement Key Process Indicators and performance monitoring tools

• Collaborate with departments including Safety, Environmental, Operations, Maintenance, Accounting, and Purchasing

• Manage vendor and contractor communication, selection, and supervision

• Support critical field work and provide technical guidance on complex repairs

• Develop equipment specifications and support technology selection and bid evaluations

• Ensure timely review of drawings and Management of Change (MOC) documents

• Participate in equipment inspections, safety reviews, and process hazard analyses (PHA)

• Support facility turnarounds, including 24 hour coverage and process callouts

• Maintain consistent communication with leadership on progress, issues, and needs

• Operate safely near combustible materials and hazardous chemicals

Education: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university is required.

Registration: Professional Engineering registration is highly preferred.

Experience: This position requires 5+ years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical engineering in oil, gas, or chemical industries required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience leading technical or project teams required

• Experience with capital and operating cost estimating and economic analysis

• Experience with mechanical integrity programs

• Ability to analyze, reason and solve increasingly complex problems.

• Working knowledge and experience with Process Safety Management programs preferred

• Proficient skills in MS Office Suite preferred.

• Fluent in English, oral and written required.

• Ability to adjust schedule to meet business needs.

Below is the range that we in good faith believe is the potential compensation for this role at the time of this posting and is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Hargroves total compensation package for Teammates. Actual compensation will be based on education, experience, skill set and location.

Minimum Salary: $124,800.00

Maximum Salary: $145,600.00

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

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We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a team mentality so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.