Mechanical Project Engineer

**Location**:Nuevo Leon

**Opportunity**

BASIC FUNCTION

The Senior Staff Engineer - Mechanical is responsible for supporting the design and installation of fire protection, compressed air, natural gas, LPG, plumbing, process chilled water, process hot water, wastewater, and material transport systems. Primary responsibilities are the design/development of new systems and the retrofit/upgrade of existing systems both domestically and internationally.

This position and their engineering team is responsible for developing feasibility studies, creating project timelines, developing plans and specifications, creating cost estimates, installing building systems, developing punch lists, troubleshooting, and project close-out. These functions are on a global scale and the engineer is accountable for construction budgets. Typically, these budgets are in excess of $5,000,000USD. International travel to remote locations in developing countries is required.

Ability to create and communicate complex engineering concepts/proposals to various levels of management and external business/government contacts.

Assist other Operations Support (OS) departments (Environment Health & Safety, Global Maintenance, Kohler Operating System, and Manufacturing Systems Engineering) to advance applicable programs.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

I. Supervision
Provide on-site mechanical engineering expertise and project management of mechanical installation at new and existing Kohler facilities worldwide.
Direct the work of the team members within Construction Engineering Management Department. Investigates assigned problems recommends required engineering resources to the Team Leader or Project Manager.
Mentors junior members of the Mechanical Engineering staff.

II. Consulting
Investigates project needs to define direction of effort.
Ability to review and interpret domestic and international Codes and Standards.
Develops feasibility and design studies.
Conveys preliminary solutions, cost and time estimates to appropriate personnel.

Design/Engineering
Reviews potential solutions, performs risk analysis and provides alternatives.
Uses sound engineering practices to develop a detailed engineering solution.
Experience with National Fire Protection Code (NFPA) and FM Global guidelines is required.

Coordinates the efforts of the various departmental disciplines and other non-company personnel to develop the project solution.
Contacts vendors and manufacturers to obtain information on, and prices of, equipment.
Perform studies and calculations for the installation or renovation of mechanical systems. Obtain required design data from existing systems or facilities to verify performance parameters and system compatibility.
Develops detailed engineering specifications and CAD drawings, obtains bids and prepares ACT’s (Authorized Corporate Transaction) when appropriate.
Estimates project execution costs of complete projects.
Estimate project savings based on defined project.Cost savings to include both direct and cost avoidance savings associated with project execution.
Develops project schedules and workflow Gant Charts. Work with procurement department to obtain necessary equipment.
Expertise in sustainable designs and understands LEED Core Concepts.
Maintains appropriate records.

IV. Installation
Issues work orders/purchase orders to the various crafts/contractors for fabrication and installation.
Provide on-site mechanical engineering expertise and project management of mechanical installation at new and existing Kohler facilities in worldwide.

Evaluates and recommends approval of payment submitted for work on the project.
Manages project mechanical engineering expenditures to meet project budget.
Coordinate mechanical installations with the work of other disciplines, design institutes, outside consultants, and contractors engaged in support of Kohler Co. projects.
Evaluate quotes on equipment and construction to obtain the best equipment and services available.
Work with other engineering disciplines to identify and correct installation interferences and all codes and regulations. Create and administer field change orders.
Coordinate the efforts of installation technicians and mechanics engaged in mechanical system installation and modification to ensure a cost effective and timely completion. Commission new systems to ensure operational requirements are satisfied.
Assist in resolving open issues and start-up of plant systems.
Preparation of punch lists upon completion of projects.
Provide accurate as built drawings to Kohler WI engineering office.
Maintains the appropriate records.

V. Secondary Support
Troubleshoots as required.
Issues complete set of drawings, recommended spare parts lists, operating procedures and manuals to Maintenance and Production departments.Collect and maintain all equipment manuals and other records as appropriate.
Maintains the appropriate records.

**Skills/Requirements**

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRE