Mechanical Engineer

Company: Divert
Location: Columbus
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

*_Divert -_**_ _*_is an impact technology company on a mission to Protect the Value of Food---. We create advanced technology and sustainable infrastructure to prevent wasted food, driving social and environmental impact. Visit, apply and _*_make your impact: _*_ www.divertinc.com_
*This is a full-time, permanent position with bi-weekly payroll, outstanding medical, dental and vision benefits, 401K plus match and much more!*
*Mechanical Engineer*
The position is a *Project Management* focused role based in Columbus, OH and reports directly to the VP of Engineering. Lead engineering projects at new and existing facilities throughout the U.S.
In the first 90 days you will:

* Execute projects to set-up new facilities throughout the US including; site selection, equipment procurement, installation, and start-up.
* Lead process design sessions to identify special projects required to improve process stability and decrease plant interaction
* Manage the execution of minor and major capital projects, which includes design, part selection, vendor and contractor management, commissioning, and verification analysis
* Lead cross-functional teams including internal and external resources to successfully start-up and commission projects
* Preparing presentations to keep other teams and clients informed of plant progress

Over time, build competencies to:

* Support continuous improvement in process design and currently operating facilities
* Develop a full understanding of the total process, including flow and conditions at each stage of the process.
* Investigate and specify specific equipment or components to improve facility performance
* Understand and consider equipment maintenance requirements in the specification and design of new equipment
* Participate in root cause investigations of equipment failures and drive solutions to eliminate recurrence of failures
* Lead hazard and reliability analysis sessions

*Qualifications/Skills*

* Bachelor's degree in mechanical or other related engineering fields from an accredited program.

* 3 to 5 years experience in industrial processes as described above.

* Experience leading small to mid-sized technical capital projects.

* Strong leadership skills, independent thinking, strong organizational and planning abilities and excellent analytical and problem solving skills are essential

* Interest and desire to routinely work in the office, field and from home

* Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication.

* Desire to continue to grow their career with a progressive and entrepreneurial organization.

*_The ideal candidate..._*

* Is passionate about our planet and reducing our carbon footprint

* Has the ability to break down ambiguous problems into concrete, manageable components and think through optimal solutions

* Enjoys "getting their hands dirty" by digging into complex operations

* Takes a high degree of ownership over their work

* A clear communicator with professional presence

* Effectively define objectives and priorities

* Has strong listening skills; open to input from other team members and departments

* Has the ability to lead through influence

* Is a "Big picture" thinker, which is key to addressing top-level concerns and finding the best path forward from all of the available data

Job Type: Full-time%58047475%

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