Sr. Mechanical Engineering Specialist

CHS Inc.
is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world.
We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world.
Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries.
At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.
Summary CHS, Inc.
has an exciting opportunity within our Global Grain and Processing business unit located in Hallock, MN.
We are looking for a Sr.
Mechanical Engineering Specialist to play a key role in maintaining and advising of recommendations for equipment, systems and parts for our grain processing plants.
The ideal candidate must be detailed-oriented, results-driven with a commitment to quality, accuracy and the ability to organize and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines.
Excellent communications, skills with a strong commitment to customer service and the ability to work in both a team environment and on self-directed tasks are necessary.
Responsibilities Review, update and/or establish new/existing equipment by engineering standards and purchase specifications.
Direct, oversee, and provide technical assistance with regard to routine maintenance and major overhauls of equipment.
Write repair and maintenance procedures and standards.
Determine spare parts requirements and specify parts for purchases.
Apply technical expertise in the areas of rerating, troubleshooting, materials of construction, and operability of rotating equipment.
Provide technical direction and design input for process and installation design of rotating equipment.
Apply technical expertise in the areas of lubrication, mechanical seals and systems, vibration analysis, machine monitoring, IR thermography, and ultrasound.
Assist with initial start-up and operation of major equipment.
Select equipment for the application based on lift cost analysis.
Perform Root Cause Failure Analysis on equipment and systems.
Occasionally direct and oversee contractors, including developing scope for overhauls, and arranging for service technicians.
Required to perform other duties as may be reasonably assigned Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (required) High School diploma or GED 4+ years of industrial equipment or reliability engineering experience Additional Qualifications Bachelor's degree preferred in Mechanical, Chemical, Agricultural, Civil, Electrical, Biosystems Engineering, or related field Deep knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines including project engineering, process engineering, and controls/automation Strategic, analytical, and innovative mindset Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team of engineers supporting multiple sites Planning and time management skills Ability to break down and translate technical concepts Knowledge of industry trends, standards, and best practices Ability to work effectively across departmental boundaries and function in team/cooperative environment.
Able to read/interpret pump curves, process flow diagrams, and GA drawings Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook PE, PMP and/or Lean training or certification Experience with recip trap, vibration analysis, and thermography technologies Level 2 or higher vibration analysis certification Project installation experience Experience working with repair shops Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position.
If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.
Physical Requirements Travel 15-25% CHS offers a competitive total compensation package.
Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life Insurance, Health and Day Care Savings Accounts, Paid Vacation, 401K, Company Funded Pension, Profit Sharing, Long and Short Term Disability, Tuition reimbursement, and Adoption assistance.
CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.