Plant Support Engineer

Ergon, Inc. is a privately held company headquartered in Flowood, Mississippi. With over 3,500 employees across the globe, Ergon is engaged in a number of industries related to the refining and marketing of specialty oils, asphalt, thermoplastic resins, petrochemicals, propane, and the necessary infrastructure to support those businesses. Ergon owns and operates two petroleum refineries located in Mississippi and West Virginia, producing gasoline, low sulfur diesel, lubricant and process base oils, asphalts and other specialty products. Ergon also produces, markets, and/or distributes paving asphalt, asphalt emulsions, specialty coatings, sealants, and other road construction and maintenance products from over thirty owned or leased asphalt and emulsions plants across the United States.

The Plant Support Engineer will manage minor capital and maintenance projects as well as provide maintenance support for Ergon's Corporate Engineering department with a primary focus within the Asphalt & Emulsions and Terminaling business segments. This role supports a number of assigned facilities and is responsible for trouble shooting maintenance issues, building relationships with facility personnel, and executing maintenance and small capital projects at those assigned facilities.

Regular responsibilities include proactive and reactive maintenance support, systems design, cost estimating, project justification, contractor review, scheduling, and construction management. Typical maintenance and project support will include tanks, pumps, mixers, boilers, heaters, piping, foundations, electrical, and instrumentation assets to maintain operation or modify and/or expand processing or storage capabilities at existing plants. The engineer may be expected to self-perform certain aspects of projects including process equipment sizing/specification, hydraulic calculations, and heat transfer calculations.

Plant Support Engineer Key Roles/Duties:

• Provide technical support for Asphalt & Emulsions and Terminaling facilities and help facility personnel troubleshoot and assess maintenance issues.
• Serve as project manager for planned and unplanned responsibilities consisting of scope development, detailed design, budget development, contractor selection, and project execution oversight.
• Prepare and/or modify drawings, specifications, calculations, etc.
• Design, specify, and/or select mechanical systems, equipment, and instrumentation related to asphalt process and/or storage applications.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting in response to breakdowns or unplanned maintenance issues.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety laws related to repairs or projects.
• Develop scopes, cost estimates, and schedules for capital and maintenance projects.
• Manage contractor selection process and oversee construction activities
• Participate in PSSR, commissioning, start-up, and troubleshooting activities.
• Develop design standards, department tools/procedures, training material, etc.
• Develop strong working relationships with co-workers, facility managers, consultants, contractors, etc.

Plant Support Engineer Qualifications/Skills Required:

• Technical Bachelor's Degree is required. Mechanical or Civil Engineering is preferred.
• A minimum of two years as a maintenance/project/support engineer is preferred but not required.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills are required.

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service- builds relationships within and outside of the department effectively
• Champions customer needs- responds proactively to customer requests
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Motivated and shows initiative to solve issues

The person chosen will also be required to travel to his or her assigned facilities and project locations as required to perform his or her duties.

Ergon offers a competitive benefits package for our operators: 401(k) Matching, Health, Life, Dental, Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Tuition Assistance and Profit Sharing

Ergon is an EEO/AAP Employer.

Employment offer contingent upon pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.

Job Reference: Plant Support Engineer