15+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, particularly in oil & gas or petrochemical sectors.
Demonstrated success in mentoring and developing junior engineers.
Thorough knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards (ASME, API, ANSI, etc.).
Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary technical authority for mechanical engineering disciplines.
Review mechanical engineering deliverables for industry compliance.
Support project execution through mechanical scope definition and estimates.
Mentor early-career and mid-level engineers across offices.
Conduct training sessions to enhance technical skills.
Collaborate with project managers to resolve technical challenges.
Develop and maintain mechanical engineering standards and procedures.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Supportive work environment promoting mentorship.
Collaborative culture across multiple offices.
Engagement in complex and high-value projects.
Full Job Description
Keystone Engineering is currently seeking a Mechanical Resource Manager to join our team and provide technical leadership, mentorship, and support. This individual will play a key role in ensuring high-quality engineering deliverables, developing junior talent, and driving consistency in mechanical design standards and best practices across multiple offices.
Position Type: Full time
Location: Port Arthur office
Work Environment/Physical Demands: Office/Sedentary
Travel Requirements: Occasional site visits required
Essential Functions:
Technical Expertise & Guidance
Serve as the primary technical authority for mechanical engineering disciplines, including piping, rotating equipment, pressure vessels, and other critical systems
Provide oversight and review of mechanical engineering deliverables, ensuring compliance with industry codes, standards, and client requirements
Support proposal development and project execution by providing mechanical scope definition, estimates, and risk assessments
Mentorship & Training
Act as a mentor to early-career and mid-level mechanical engineers across offices, fostering skill development and professional growth
Conduct training sessions, workshops, and knowledge-sharing initiatives to elevate technical competence across the organization
Promote cross-office collaboration, ensuring alignment in methodologies, tools, and project approaches
Project & Office Support
Collaborate with project managers and engineering leads to resolve technical challenges and support project delivery
Provide support for complex or high-value projects, particularly in the petrochemical, refining, and midstream markets
Act as a resource for site visits, client meetings, and troubleshooting during construction, commissioning, and turnaround activities
Standards & Continuous Improvement
Develop and maintain mechanical engineering standards, procedures, and best practices
Support initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and innovation within the mechanical discipline
Provide feedback from project execution to strengthen lessons learned and knowledge management systems
Experience Required:
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license
15+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on oil & gas, petrochemical, refining, or related industries
Proven track record of mentoring and developing engineers
Strong knowledge of industry codes and standards (ASME, API, ANSI, etc.)
Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
