Ceramics Engineer, Sr. jobs in Louisiana

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Graduate engineer with BS in Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, or other related Engineering discipline.
• Experience in offshore pipeline and platform operations, design, repair, and integrity issues such as corrosion control, assessment, and fitness for service evaluation
• Working knowledge of pipeline codes and industry standards such as DOT Title 49 - Part 192, OSHA, and API 1104
• Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Candidate should exhibit a strong commitment to safety, operational, and environmental policies.
• The Sr. Engineer level requires a bachelor's degree and 6-10 years of relevant job-related experience.
• The Staff Engineer level requires a bachelor's degree and 10 years of relevant job-related experience.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of oil and natural gas gathering/processing/transmission/storage operations.
• Knowledge of design and construction of offshore gathering/processing/transmission/storage assets.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and codes that impact gathering/processing/transmission/storage/measurement/compression/pumping of oil and natural gas.
• Knowledge of industry standards for safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation and maintenance of engineered systems and works requiring engineering supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively in speech and writing with employees at all levels throughout the organization.
• Ability to represent the company in a professional manner with both private and public entities and officials.
• Ability to cultivate relationships and partner with business and community contacts to achieve business results.
• Ability to lead and collaborate across functions to improve business processes.
• Ability to motivate self and others to accomplish tasks and achieve goals with minimal supervision.
• Ability to identify solutions to problems with creativity and innovative thinking.
• Ability to explain complex technical data to a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to distill data and analysis into high-level reports and summaries.
• Ability to demonstrate effective project management and time management to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with shifting priorities.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on engineering and mathematical principles.
• Ability to work independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations.
• Ability to work within and determine stringent deadlines for others.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Projects.

Job Requirements:

The Engineer is required to live within 45 minutes of the reporting location. Job duties are typically performed in an office. However, at times, project and operations demands will require working outside in all types of inclement weather. Incumbent is required to carry a cell phone and is subject to callout 24-hours a day at any time for emergency response, 7 days a week and extended workdays and/or workweeks. Ability to travel is required and may be extensive, at times. Candidate must have proven safe driving record and valid driver's license. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Will be required to climb ladders, walkways, or scaffolds.
• Will be required to work at heights up to and exceeding thirty (30) feet and within below grade excavations.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and travel long distances.
• Required to posses or be able to obtain a TWIC card.
• Will be required to travel to offshore facilities by helicopter.
• Visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as, extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require location-specific personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ability to sit and view computer terminal for extended periods of time.
• Ability to operate a computer, copy machine, calculator, telephone, and other miscellaneous office equipment.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.