Plant Support Engineering Supervisor

Ergon – West Virginia, Inc. currently has an opening for a Plant Support Engineering Supervisor.

This position supplies leadership, technical and engineering support to Plant Support Engineers and the Maintenance & Engineering department for the development, design and implementation of miscellaneous repairs and projects, striving to continually identify and implement means of predicting and preventing equipment failures.

• →Provides leadership, mentoring and direct supervision for the Plant Support Engineers.
• →Provides oversight for the Plant Support Engineering Co-Op program.
• →Coordinates research or studies to develop new or improved process unit operations.
• →Provides Plant Support Engineering leadership in the capital budget process.
• →Responsible for project design specifications.
• →Organize, prepare and conduct project review and status presentations with key personnel to further develop and review project details.
• →Review project details and equipment to ensure maintenance interests are addressed.
• →Oversee project estimates and cost justifications and complete Project Approval Forms (PAF's) and other documentation as necessary for management approval of projects.
• →Prepare detailed project estimates and cost justifications and develop Authorizations for Expenditure (AFE's) and other documentation as necessary for management approval of projects.
• →Prepare and implement project schedules as needed for efficient completion of tasks utilizing all applicable workgroups and resources.
• →Monitor progress of all project phases to verify accuracy of schedule and budget estimates.
• →Secure, coordinate and/or supervise contract consulting, engineering, design and vendor services for supplemental design assistance as needed to accomplish project goals.
• →Specify and procure parts and equipment as needed and verify compatibility with service conditions and applicable design codes.
• →Document all phases of project design, construction and installation to verify compliance with specifications, all applicable design and construction codes, recommended practices., etc.
• →Initiate and develop required technical information for the Management of Change (MOC) process.
• →Participate in Pre-Start Up Safety Reviews for project engineering related activities.
• →Provide project follow up upon completion of installation including equipment file development/documentation for new and/or affected equipment, recommended preventative maintenance of equipment, acquisition of spare parts, operating procedure development, startup assistance and lessons learned documentation.
• →Thoroughly document general maintenance shutdowns, projects and lessons learned.
• →Assist in development, implementation and maintenance of Engineering and Construction specifications for refinery equipment.
• →Responsible for the development of engineering project proposals and preparing project cost estimates for annual and quarterly budget reviews.
• →Continually develop and improve project and maintenance engineering techniques, policies and procedures.
• →Participate in all aspects of miscellaneous project and maintenance engineering as necessary to meet the needs of the facility.
• →Evaluates trouble areas and makes recommendations to correct issues.
• →Participate in and/or perform Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) studies and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) for PSM covered processes. Develop and help implement resolutions to action items resulting from PHA's and PSSR's.
• →Always keep safe work habits as the highest priority
• →Always maintain a clean and well-organized workspace
• →Strive to develop good working relationships with all co-workers, contractors, and associates

• BS degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering
• 5 years' experience in a petrochemical and/or manufacturing environment
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Good interpersonal and communication skills verbal and written.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Highly proficient in technical applications and Microsoft products

• Self-motivated individual with strong leadership, communication and organization skills.

Applicants must submit a resume to personnelwv@ergon.com.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. A clean MVR is required.

Ergon offers a competitive benefits package: 401(k) with company match, Health, Life, Dental, Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Tuition Assistance and Profit Sharing.

We are an EEO/AAP employer.