Senior Mechanical Engineer

MTR Carbon Capture is a new division of MTR which was created to manage and to offer our membrane-based carbon capture process. We are seeking a highly motivated senior mechanical engineer to work with our team of talented engineers and researchers. This person will have a wide range of responsibilities including but not limited to supporting carbon capture projects, selection of plant equipment, new equipment design, and field commissioning.Responsibilities·        Generate, critically review and/or comment on technical documents such as P&ID, process flow diagrams, equipment data sheets, general arrangement drawings, and 3D models·        Specify, review and comment on process equipment sizing, selection and arrangement such as gas blowers/turbofans, compressors, pumps, heat exchangers, dryers, cooling equipment, and pressure vessels·        Work with equipment vendors to evaluate and size process equipment. Compare technologies to identify the best equipment for the application and communicate recommendations and findings to the project team·        Participate in project meetings with internal and external stakeholders·        Provide technical support and guidance to carbon capture projects and engineering studies (internally) and with project EPC firms and the customer (externally)·        Participate in a lead role as needed in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP), or other risk assessments·        Assist in developing commissioning and start-up procedures for carbon capture plants·        Assist with Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) on fabricated equipment or skidded systems·        Use engineering skills and best practices to create membrane carbon capture system designs that meet the client's requirements·        Use analytical skills to derive potential solutions to engineering problems and engineering judgment to recommend the most suitable option·        Collaborate with other business functions, including QHSE, procurement, manufacturing, and qualityQualifications·        8-12 years of industrial project or plant engineering technical experience·        Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering·        Strong, clear and concise communication skills (verbal and written)·        Organized and timely on all aspects of the job·        Ability to work effectively independently or in a team setting·        Ability to work remotely effectively·        Experience in risk identification and management·        Strong familiarity with common process design practices and related engineering elements (process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, instruments and controls, general arrangement of equipment, etc.)·        Knowledge of engineering practices, codes and standards in key regions (N. America, EU, UK, Scandinavia)·        Mastery of mechanical engineering fundamentals·        Design justification via analysis, calculations, and simulations·        Mastery of mechanical engineering/design software·        Mastery of Microsoft 365 applications·        Ability to offer and receive constructive feedback towards the goal of continual improvement of the work product and as an employee of MTR Carbon CapturePreferred Skills·        Masters of Mechanical Engineering·        Experience in the power, cement/lime plants, petrochemical/refinery, steel plants, or related·        Previous employment at an EPC, EPCm, major modular fabricator, or major plant constructor·        Experience in rotating equipment (fans, compressors, and pumps) industry·        PMP (Project Management Professional) certificate or equal·        Experience resolving project issues in the field, participating in HAZOPs, and assisting with commissioning activities of industrial systems.SalarySalary ranges for MTR positions are dependent on the level of education and number of years of relevant experience the candidate has, and what other MTR employees in similar positions with a similar skill set are earning. We estimate the range for this position to be between $139,500 and $191,300 per year.MTR is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer

Created: 2025-03-07