Project EngineerCorporate Office - Bakersfield, CA 93307OverviewSalary Range $92,000.00 - $122,000.00 Salary/year Level Experienced Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage None Category EngineeringDescriptionPosition SummaryKern Energy is seeking a skilled Project Engineer to support our operations by providing technical engineering expertise that enhances safety, compliance, reliability, and cost efficiency. This role is responsible for managing and executing sustaining capital projects within assigned units and supporting turnaround activities through timely, accurate engineering of repair and discovery work. The Project Engineer will serve as a vital link between operations, maintenance, and inspection teams, ensuring effective communication and coordination.
This position also participates in task forces, incident investigations, and drives consistent application of Kern Energy's Management of Change process. To be successful, this position will also exhibit Kern's core values of Teamwork, Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Connection.Job FunctionDesign of piping system repairs, including identifying specifications, metallurgy, layout, and supports for sustaining capital projects in their assigned areaUnderstand/use equipment standards and ASME, API, NFPA, and related industry codesKnowledge/experience related to pressure vessels, piping, heat exchangers, and factors that affect the reliability of fixed equipmentWork with the inspections department to generate and resolve Equipment Deficiency Reports (EDRs)Generate and see to completion Management Of Change (MOCs) for their assigned projectsMaintain current and accurate process safety information for MOCs in their unitVerify and finalize components of engineering work packages including specialty items, tie lists, line lists, and related isometricsParticipate in related task forces as requiredAssist with incident investigations as requiredResolve PHA action items as requiredSupport construction activities, including resolving issues in the fieldSupport turnaround activities as requiredParticipate in an area team environmentFollow through on commitments made to othersCreate and maintain a neat, clean well-organized and professional-looking work areaOther duties as assigned by your supervisorQualificationsEducation/ ExperienceBachelor's Degree in mechanical, chemical, or manufacturing engineering, or a related field.0-5 years experience as a mechanical engineer, preferably in refineries, petrochemicals, or related industries is desirable.Exposure to dust, gas, or fumes (dust and petroleum fumes)