Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer 2018/2019 Date: Jul 27, 2018 Location: The Woodlands, TX, US, 77380 Company: CPChem You may not realize it, but youve likely used a product today made possible by the plastics and chemicals manufactured by Chevron Phillips Chemical. From medical supplies and electronics to food packaging, cosmetics, soap, household detergents and carpet, we create the building blocks for more than 70,000 consumer and industrial products. We are a global company with 5,000 employees supplying customers in nearly 140 countries and generating more than $9 billion in annual revenues. Our research discoveries have helped transform our industry, and safety remains our top priority each step of the way. Ask any Chevron Phillips Chemical employee what they like best about their job and universally, the answer is the people I work with! We are a mid-sized company with the family-like atmosphere of a small company and a culture of respect and inclusion. A diverse group of people working together means we are bringing the best ideas to the table. We also value work-life balance, and love to see our employees thrive both professionally and personally. Our company is recognized as one of Forbes Best Midsized Employers, and we have been named among the Houston Chronicles Top Workplaces for four consecutive years. The communities where we live and work are an integral part of what we do. We show our commitment by volunteering locally and making a pledge to sustainability. To us, sustainability means keeping the health and safety of our workforce paramount, being a responsible steward of the environment, creating the chemical building blocks for products that will exceed customer expectations, and acting responsibly and ethically across our global business dealings. Theres never been a better time to work for Chevron Phillips Chemical. We recently completed our $6 billion U.S. Gulf Coast Petrochemicals Project expansion and have an eye toward further growth. We are positioned better than ever before to serve the global and growing demand for high quality plastics used in products that improve our quality of life. If youre ready to grow with us, apply today! You have your degree, now its time to build your skills as you apply what you have learned in the classroom! We are hiring innovative and motivated Mechanical Engineers to join our Graduate Rotation and Development program (GRAD) for the upcoming year. This program is a two-year development opportunity designed to help you obtain valuable company knowledge, hands-on experience, and expertise in Engineering functions. If you thrive on problem solving, project management and teamwork in a diverse workplace, the Chevron Phillips GRAD program for is the right opportunity for you! Project / Design Engineer Project / Design Engineers handle the management of construction projects for the installation of petrochemical and manufacturing facilities. They work with tanks, vessels, compressors, pumps, piping, motors, power distribution, telecommunication and programmable logic control systems. Projects include: maintenance repair and replacement, improvements, additions and capital installations. Typical responsibilities include: * Project identification and scoping * Job supervision and planning * Cost monitoring and budgeting * Turnover and startup of facilities to Operations * Estimation of labor and material costs for appropriation of funds * Engineering design of equipment (includes safety and environmental impact) * Preparation of specifications for construction and equipment purchases * Contract administration for construction activities * Support for process hazards analysis and management of change Reliability Engineer Reliability Engineers utilize their engineering expertise in a team environment to analyze plant equipment performance and recommend solutions that improve plant on-stream time and reduce repair cost. Mechanical engineers typically are responsible for rotating equipment such as pumps, turbines and compressors and fixed equipment such as tanks, piping, fired furnaces, etc. Typical responsibilities include: * Project identification and scoping * Applying state of the art technology * Preparation of specifications for construction and equipment purchases * Support for process hazards analysis and management of change Operations / Production Engineer Engineers can also be assigned to an operating unit within a chemical plant. They work with multi-disciplinary teams (Process Engineers, Unit Supervisors and Operations Personnel). Engineers help develop budgets and plans for their assigned unit and review existing processes for improving efficiency and reducing cost. Typical responsibilities include: * Cost monitoring * Budgeting * Turnover and startup of facilities * Optimizing unit operations * Troubleshooting operating problems * Project identification and scope development * Estimation of costs for appropriation of funds * Monitoring unit yields, throughput, and product quality Career Possibilities: Project / Design and Reliability Engineers are found throughout all of CPChem's worldwide operations. With two to eight years of experience, engineers can move into new assignments including: * Planning and Analysis * Marketing and Technical Sales * Research and Technology * Supply and Distribution * Environmental or Safety Engineering * Special assignment as a design or construction engineer on large capital projects Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: * 18 years of age or older * Legally authorized to work in the United States and will not now or in the future require sponsorship by the employer * Possess a degree in Mechanical Engineering or currently enrolled in the final year of your Mechanical Engineering degree program Preferred: * A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale * Possess internship or equivalent work experience in a related industry Chevron Phillips Chemical offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and at most locations, alternate work schedules. To learn more about Chevron Phillips Chemical and to be considered for a position, please visit us online today at www.cpchem.com. Paper resumes will not be accepted. All job seekers must go to the web site to be considered for positions. If you are interested in applying for this position and need an accommodation to apply, please contact our Human Resources Service Center at 1-800-446-1422, option 4. Chevron Phillips Chemical Company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age,disability, veteran status or marital status. Travel Requirements: Up to 10% Eligibility for Relocation: Yes Closing Date: 08/31/2018 Nearest Major Market: Houston Job Segment: Telecom, Telecommunications, Chemical Research, Construction, Technology, Engineering, Entry Level