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Keystone Engineering Inc. Project Engineer* in Houston, Texas
Keystone Engineering Inc. opened for business in 1988 and for decades, has been a reliable provider of qualified engineering resources and technically innovative solutions. Keystone was founded to be an enduring company, and to provide an environment for our employees and clients to innovate, thrive, and be successful.
Keystone’s family of companies include: Milestone Project Services, SIS SILverstone, VeraPro, and Salmon & Associates
Our varied and extensive experience indicates that successful projects come down to personnel. We incorporate their individual skills in a process that’s geared toward excellence. The intentional pairing of people and process is the reason why clients know that they can trust their projects in the hands of Keystone. Services Offered: 3D Laser Scanning, Controls & Automation, Construction Management, Design & Drafting, Engineering: Civil/Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Process, Functional Safety, Information Technology, Instrumentation, On-Site Services, Operations & Commissioning Support, Procurement, Project Management.
Keystone Engineering is currently seeking a Project Mechanical Engineer for an onsite position in the Friendswood, Texas vicinity.
Position Type: Full-time
Location: Friendswood, TX
Work Environment/Physical Demands: Office/Sedentary, Plant
Travel Requirements: Occasional
Essential Functions:
Seeking a Project Mechanical Engineer to work full-time onsite in support of projects for a major mid-stream oil & gas client in Friendswood, TX.
Project focus will be in the design, fabrication, erection, and maintenance of vertical welded steel tanks used for crude oil and petroleum based fuels.
Work within a project team to provide technical and project management expertise to support ongoing above ground storage tank maintenance & repair activities for area terminals.
Be able to interact with storage terminal operations and maintenance staff to develop scopes of work, repair strategy, revelant code compliance and welding procedures, AFE funding preparation, coordination with cost analysts, and project planning.
Experience and knowledge with industry codes such as API 650, 653, 1104, ASME Section IX, Atmospheric Storage Tank External Floating Roofs (EFR) and Internal Floating Roofs (IFR).
General knowledge of tank seals, welding procedures, coatings, and liners.
Tank support will also include review of drawings, reports, historical data, and technical specifications provided by suppliers/vendors.
Leverage experience to help assess new potential contractors for consideration.
Coordinate with client procurement on materials and services requisitioning and help evaluate pricing & quotes.
Ensure schedule commitments are fulfilled.
Follow all client standards and project execution procedures.
Provide accountability and regular communications with project team and stakeholders.
Ensure project commitments toward schedule are achieved.
Support project reporting metrics and manage deviations.
Promote safety in all aspects of involvement.
Requirements:
B.S. in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (BSME preferred).
5-10 years of experience from pipeline and/or plant facility assignments with concentration in storage tank related projects.
Strong technical skills and familiarity with API 650,653, 1104 to support team in work practices and guidelines.
Familiarity with project management principles and performance metrics.
Solid experience with maintenance and construction activities involving above ground welded steel storage tanks.
Ability to make field trips to area terminal locations and walk out project scopes with contractors.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated, organized, and solution advocate.
Attention to detail.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.
TWIC Card preferred.