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Mechanical Engineer - Intermediate Chemicals

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Requirements

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Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Indorama Ventures is hiring a Mechanical Engineer - Intermediate Chemicals. The Mechanical Engineer provides technical expertise to plant Operations and Maintenance personnel, focusing on troubleshooting failures, repairs, and ensuring equipment functionality. This role involves contributing to facility and equipment strategies for both rotating and fixed equipment, ensuring compliance with regulations, and serving as a Subject Matter Expert for equipment failures and repair techniques during root cause investigations.

Key focus areas include Ensure activities conform to laws, regulations, contractual requirements, and project management manual, Take care of health and safety of personnel, natural and working environment, and equipment, and Own and review packages for heat exchangers, pressure vessels, boilers, freshwater generators, and gas compressors.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's In Mechanical Engineering, 3+ Years Mechanical Engineering Experience, and Maintenance Reliability Turnaround Experience. Important skills include Troubleshooting Failures, Equipment Repair, Input To Facility And Equipment Strategies, Package Ownership, Review Mechanical Design, and Subject Matter Expert For Equipment Failures. Preferred (not required): Ethylene Oxide Plant Experience and Ethylene Glycol Plant Experience.

Skills & qualifications

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Skills

Troubleshooting FailuresEquipment RepairInput to Facility and Equipment StrategiesPackage OwnershipReview Mechanical DesignSubject Matter Expert for Equipment FailuresRoot Cause InvestigationsDeveloping ProceduresDeveloping Repair PlansEvaluating Equipment DesignEngineering Input on Repair DetailsCost Effective SolutionsDesign of Mechanical EquipmentProcurement of Mechanical EquipmentInstallation of Mechanical EquipmentMaintenance of Mechanical EquipmentDeveloping Facility Maintenance StrategiesDeveloping Equipment Maintenance StrategiesWork Order Scope DevelopmentTechnical Support for SpecificationIdentification of Required PartsPurchasing of Required PartsPlan Revamp ActivitiesCoordinate Revamp ActivitiesSupervise Revamp ActivitiesPlan Maintenance ActivitiesCoordinate Maintenance ActivitiesSupervise Maintenance ActivitiesDesign of Material Codification SystemMaintenance ExperienceReliability ExperienceTurnaround ExperienceSAPInternetEmailMicrosoft OfficeComputer SkillsProcess Simulation ToolsAspenCommunicationWork Effectively With IndividualsManage Multiple PrioritiesWork in a Team EnvironmentAnalyze Complex Technical IssuesDevelop Engineering SolutionsEthylene Oxide Plant ExperienceEthylene Glycol Plant Experience

Qualifications

BS in Mechanical Engineering3-5 Years of Experience in Chemical/Plant Industry5-7 Years of Plant Experience as a Mechanical Engineer

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Full job description

Have you ever thought about being part of a company that reimagines chemistry every day to build a better world?

That’s the purpose of Indorama Ventures, and we want you with us on this journey!

We are looking for innovative, collaborative professionals who are ready to embrace the challenge of working in a company that is constantly expanding internationally.

We value flexibility, partnership, and believe that the impact of our actions goes far beyond the chemical industry.

Here, diversity matters.

Our work environment is inclusive, diverse, and guided by respect, ethics, and equal opportunities for all.

What we’re looking for:

The mechanical engineer will provide mechanical maintenance engineering technical expertise to plant Operations and Maintenance personnel on troubleshooting failures, repairs, getting equipment in functional condition and providing input to facility and equipment strategies for both rotating and fixed equipment.

  • Ensure that all activities, for which he/she is responsible, are carried out in conformance with laws and regulations, contractual requirements, and the project management manual.

  • In particular health and safety of personnel, natural and working environment and equipment shall be taken care of.

  • Package ownership and review responsible for heat exchangers, pressure vessels, boilers, freshwater generators, and gas compressors (Centrifugal and Reciprocating).

  • Comment on the mechanical design, including arrangement of operability, functionality, accessibility, and maintainability to meet requirements in laws, regulations, class, flag, and contract.

  • Review comments from certifying authority on design of the mechanical systems/equipment and assist in resolving issues.

  • Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for equipment failures and repair techniques during root cause investigations.

  • Works closely with the Maintenance Technologist so that the jobs benefit from both technical and field experience during troubleshooting and development of procedures & repair plans, etc.

  • Provides technical expertise to plant personnel on troubleshooting failures, repairs, and evaluating whether equipment is designed to meet its intended or specified process performance and reliability.

  • For equipment that is critical for the process, ensure that work requests include engineering input on repair details such as clearances, tolerances, materials of construction, welding procedures, etc. Provides onsite / offsite technical support for deviations from this data if necessary.

  • Request equipment, materials and consumables as required within limits of authority.

  • Propose and implement cost effective solutions in design, procurement, installation, and maintenance of mechanical equipment.

  • Participates with Reliability Engineer in developing facility and equipment maintenance strategies.

  • During turnaround work development, provides input on work order scope and development. Particularly on critical equipment requiring Engineering review or input.

  • Provides technical support for specification, identification, and purchasing of required parts.

  • Plan, coordinate and supervise revamp and maintenance activities.

  • Participate in design of material codification system.

  • All other duties deemed necessary to meet the needs of the business.

  • Mechanical Engineer II - BS in Mechanical Engineering required. 3 – 5 years of experience and knowledge of the chemical/plant industry.

  • Mechanical Engineer III - BS in Mechanical Engineering required. 5 – 7 years of experience in the chemical industry. 5 – 7 years of plant experience as a mechanical engineer.

  • Mechanical Engineer Sr. - BS in Mechanical Engineering required. 7+ years of experience in the chemical industry. 7+ years of plant experience as a mechanical engineer.

  • Strong experience in a similar role working in an ethylene oxide/ethylene glycol plant is preferred.

  • Maintenance, reliability, and turnaround experience are required.

  • Must have a level of proficiency with SAP, Internet, Email and Microsoft Office programs

  • Strong computer skills, including process simulation tools such as Aspen.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization.

  • Able to manage multiple priorities.

  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.

  • Ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop engineering solutions.

What do we offer?

A competitive compensation package, including:

  • Health insurance

  • WellHub / TotalPass

  • Life insurance

  • And other exclusive benefits

The division you’ll be joining is a global leader in the chemical industry. We offer a broad portfolio of solutions and high delivery standards to markets such as Crop Solutions, Home and Personal Care, Coatings, Energy & Resources, and Performance Products.

Here, you can make a difference. Join us!

Indovinya is the global specialty chemical and surfactants division of Indorama Ventures, dedicated to delivering high value‑added and sustainable solutions that help industries move forward responsibly. With operations across 10 countries, 15 manufacturing locations, and 7 R&D centers worldwide, Indovinya combines deep scientific expertise with strong application know‑how to support customers across a broad range of markets.

As a leading producer of nonionic surfactants and ethylene oxide in the Americas and one of the largest ethoxylation companies globally, Indovinya serves key industries including Personal Care, Home Care, Crop Solutions, Coatings & Performance Solutions and Energy & Resources. Through close collaboration and tailored innovation, the company develops high‑performing solutions designed to meet evolving market needs.

Guided by the belief that chemistry can transform the world, Indovinya advances responsible progress by creating solutions that enhance everyday products, enable cleaner energy, improve agricultural efficiency, and promote safer and more sustainable manufacturing practices.

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