Senior Mechanical Engineer

Description: Pre-Screen questions you would like added to the recruiting process1.) How much experience do you have with compressors and/or flamable gas service equipment?2. Do you have 8 years of experience as a mechanical engineer including design and/or maintenance of rotating equipment including compressors, blowers and/or mixers, static pressure containing piping and/or vessels.3. Have you taken a leadership role in small-to-mid-size capital improvement projects (with a project budget of at least $500k, five hundred thousand USD)?4. Do you have experience managing contractors for equipment installation, maintenance, and/or modification?Job title: Sr. Mechanical EngineerEstimated Start date: ASAPHours per week: 40What are the shift hours and time zone? Core hours: 9 am - 3 pm (central)Duration of assignment: 6 months, opportunity to convert to direct hireOnsite Position/Hybrid/Remote? Onsite/HybridWorksite location: Chicago/Milwaukee areaAssignment Address: 8554 Lindenwood Road, Rockford, IL 61109Working Conditions (ex. Office, Warehouse, etc.): Office process facilitiesOSHA PPE? If yes, what PPE? PPE provided by clientWill they be working with Chemicals? If so what chemicals?: Gas processing facility, potential use of chemicals after appropriate OSHA trainings (provided by client)Is this a Safety Sensitive Position (if you do not know, please ask your upper management)? YesIf heights, how high? NAIf driving, what will they be driving? NAIf lifting how many pounds? Up to 50 lbsIs this position likely to convert to a full-time role with Air Gas? YesWill the interview process be an In-person or Teams conference? TeamsJob Description: The client is looking for a driven and technically-skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our team. In this role, you'll take ownership of the complete lifecycle of critical mechanical equipment used in gas processing. From initial design and specification to commissioning and ongoing support, you'll ensure our systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. You will be a key player in multidisciplinary project teams, contributing your expertise to build and improve our state-of-the-art facilities. This position is a perfect fit for an engineer who enjoys both technical design and hands-on project execution.● Equipment Lifecycle Management: Take full responsibility for the specification, selection, procurement, commissioning, and maintenance of mechanical equipment, ensuring it meets project and process requirements.● Code Compliance: Ensure all pressure vessel and piping designs, modifications, and repairs adhere to relevant industry standards, particularly ASME Section VIII, Division 1 and ASME B31.3.● Project Execution: Collaborate with other engineering disciplines (Process, Electrical, Controls) to design, install, and commission new equipment and systems safely and efficiently.● Technical Support: Serve as a subject matter expert for key rotating equipment, providing engineering support for troubleshooting, maintenance strategies, and reliability improvements.● Project Engineering: Assist in managing project scope, schedules, and budgets to ensure successful project delivery from concept to completion.Highest Level of Education Required for this Position:Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field plus 8 years experience. Master’s plus 6 yearsQualifications (IE SAP Experience, Excel Knowledge, Any Certifications, Years of Experience in Certain Fields):REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS● Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.● 8 years of experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or chemical processing environment.● Working knowledge of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (Section VIII, Div. 1) and Process Piping code (B31.3).● Demonstrated experience with industrial rotating equipment and mechanical systems.● Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate cross-functional teams● Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.● Proven “hands-on” mechanical and troubleshooting ability● Experience in environmental sustainability industry such as biogas, renewable energy or waste treatment● Working knowledge of commercial agreements and customer relations preferred.● Ability to travel (up to 50%)● Work in industrial environments● Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.● Able to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and has the strategic agility to adapt to changing prioritiesPreferred Qualifications:● Direct design or operational experience with centrifugal blowers, oil-flooded screw compressors, and/or industrial mixers.● Experience in project engineering or project management, including cost and schedule management.● Familiarity with the gas processing, oil and gas, or chemical industries.● Military technical training● Knowledge of industrial gases and pipeline safety preferredEnable Skills-Based Hiring NoCompany DescriptionSelect Source International (SSI) is a distinguished staffing company with nearly 25 years of experience, renowned for delivering top-tier workforce solutions encompassing staffing, recruiting, and managed services. As a proud supplier, we bring a wealth of expertise and best-in-business differentiators to comprehensively support your diverse workforce needs.Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, SSI has established itself as a global leader, serving a broad clientele across industries with unwavering dedication and excellence. SSI is ISO 9001, 14001, and Soc2 Type2 certified, underscoring our commitment to quality and security. We have garnered numerous sustainability and supplier diversity awards, further validating our industry-leading capabilities

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