Machinery Design Engineer - Flint Hills Resources

Flint Hills Resources (FHR) Project Capability is looking for a Machinery Design Engineer who will provide engineering support for projects to advance the FHR Vision and increase business value creation.

The successful candidate is expected to have a broad and in-depth knowledge of Rotating Equipment design, fabrication, inspection, acceptance testing, field installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting. They will have to leverage their personal experience, the broader FHR and industry networks to identify the technical details to successfully deploy new technology.

What You Will Do

• Lead fit for purpose equipment specification and right size project deliverables to achieve project objectives and advance FHR competitive position.
• Provide leadership and support for EP standard revisions and updates.
• Expected to provide detailed review and approval of the deliverables from engineering contractors to support engineering and procurement.
• Expected to support quality assurance inspections of shop fabricated equipment and witness Factory Acceptance Testing and site-based Acceptance Testing. This expectation extends to skid or modular equipment with installed rotating equipment at the fabricator.
• Expected to provide input into construction quality planning, commissioning planning and oversite to rotating equipment such as testing procedures and execution oversight for mechanical integrity and commissioning assurance for pre-start up safety review sign off.
• Expected to support development and implementation of sparing strategy and required operation and maintenance activities for Day 1 Integration.
• Expected to seek out risk proactively and prevent/mitigate the risk.
• Support the RFI, NCR, and DCMF processes.
• Expected to involve project stakeholders in early project phases to assure alignment of their long-term plans with the current project objectives.
• Support Post Start Up Audits and ownership transfer to business organizations.
• 20% travel to support project execution (FHR sites, engineering contractors, etc.)

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Minimum of 5 years of Rotating Equipment work experience, with option experience in project or industrial support
• Demonstrated work experience of evaluating new technology for application in an industrial facility
• Demonstrated work experience utilizing a phased/gated project execution model
• Demonstrated work experience with engineering contractors and review / approval of designs and specifications documents

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated work experience with Rotating Equipment design and project specifications
• Experience working in a process manufacturing environment where responsibilities involved Operations, Maintenance or Engineering
• Interdisciplinary knowledge or background (mechanical, chemical, instrumentation, controls, Rotating Equipment, etc.)
• Motivation to find and pursue opportunities to improve project competitiveness
• Working knowledge of pertinent API Specs (Pumps, Compressors, Steam Turbines, Machinery Installation Design)

This role is subject to the Transportation Workers Identification Credentialing rule or "TWIC" and will require the successful candidate to obtain a TWIC identification badge, allowing for unescorted access to the facility within a specific time period.

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch company, Flint Hills Resources is an industry-leading refining company making the oil and transportation products that keep the world moving. We make a large supply of fuel for gas stations and airports in addition to transporting crude oil, natural gas liquids and refined products through 4,000+ miles of pipeline - delivering energy to farmers, manufacturers and families. Our team champions innovation and excellence to help power modern life.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.