Piping and Process Engineer - On-Board Companies

Position Details:
Position Type: Full-Time
Job Location: Richmond, VA (incentives negotiable for out of area candidates)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401k, Paid Holidays, PTO, and more
Compensation: $55 - $75/hr depending upon qualifications
Drug and background screenings required

Overview
Under general supervision, will independently apply mechanical and piping knowledge base to generate issued for construction design packages and assist in execution of capital projects. Makes decisions on engineering problems and methods and represents the organization in project meetings to resolve important questions with key engineers.

This position is in Richmond, VA. Work will be performed full time on site.

Of Note

This position is part of our dedicated and nested site operations team, which means this role will continue in perpetuity if the selected candidate’s performance meets expectations. The ideal candidate will be someone who looking to establish roots and stay for many years to come as an integral part of the team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for study, design, specification, and services related to piping systems and process equipment including pressure vessels, process tanks, heat exchangers, pumps, etc.
• Responsible for design and specification of piping systems, utility and equipment ties-ins, pipe supports for heavy industrial facilities.
• Consulted on design, specification, selection, and services relating to, pipe standards, manual valves, and inline piping equipment
• Work from P&ID's, client specifications, and vendor data to complete scopes of work and issue for construction packages
• Review and check design packages including P&IDs, general arrangements, line lists, isometrics, pipe supports, and installation details
• Assist in conducting piping and mechanical reviews of all project packages prior to IFC to ensure that quality procedures are followed
• Review project design estimates and scopes of work for new and proposed projects
• Required to perform necessary field work, taking measurements, locating tie-ins, as-building existing systems, developing detailed scopes.
• Ensures that completed project scope is safe to operate, functional, maintainable, and that all applicable codes have been followed
• Must interface with other engineering and design disciplines

Requirements

• BS in Engineering, Mechanical or Chemical discipline preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an industrial / manufacturing setting
• Experience in working with and mentoring designers/engineering team members
• Experience in communicating job packages/projects with construction and plant personnel.
• Experience utilizing vendor equipment specifications and reading vendor manuals.
• Experience in developing scopes of work, task analysis, material list and project schedules
• Preferred experience with CAD software platforms

Physical Requirements

• Work is located at a chemical plant and requires exposure to ambient temperature extremes
• Work will require using and wearing personal protective equipment such as fire-retardant clothing, hearing and eye protection, hard hat, and steel-toed boots
• Must be able to complete necessary field work in process areas around the plant site

About Us:
On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including: Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.

The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board’s Mission is to provide “Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients’ expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner.”

On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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