Entry Level Mechanical Engineer

About the Role

Equilibrium Catalyst Inc. (ECI) is seeking an Entry Level Mechanical Engineer to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and gain valuable experience in the field, making it an excellent opportunity for recent graduates.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain project timelines.
• Communicate project status.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure project deliverables are completed on time, on cost, and within specification.
• Process Optimization: Analyze current transloading processes and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements, cost reduction, and safety enhancements.
• Equipment Maintenance and Upgrades: Oversee the maintenance schedules of machinery used in transloading, ensuring they operate at optimal levels. Evaluate potential upgrades to equipment to improve performance and reliability.
• Quality Control: Develop and implement quality control procedures to ensure that the product being transloaded meets customer specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve technical issues that arise during the transloading process, including equipment malfunctions, material flow problems, and other operational challenges.
• Data Analysis: Collect and analyze data related to transloading operations, including throughput, efficiency, and quality metrics. Use this data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Project Management: Participate in projects aimed at expanding or improving transloading capabilities, such as the installation of new equipment or the development of new processes.
• Training and Documentation: Draft and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), training materials, and equipment documentation. Conduct training sessions for operators and other staff involved in transloading activities.
• Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the organization by soliciting feedback from stakeholders, benchmarking against industry best practices, and actively seeking out opportunities for innovation.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments within the company, such as logistics, sales, and customer service, to ensure seamless coordination of transloading activities with broader business objectives.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong mathematical skills and ability to apply concepts to engineering problems.
• Knowledge of mechanical design principles and system design.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis and data collection techniques.
• Strong technical writing skills, including the ability to draft clear, accurate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, data organization, and basic analysis); experience with pivot tables or charting is a plus.
• This position is a full-time onsite role with occasional travel to their Louisiana location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, in mechanical engineering.
• Experience with civil engineering projects is a plus.