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.

Plant Support Engineering Supervisor Responsibilities

• 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

Plant Support Engineering Supervisor Skills/Requirements

• 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.