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Mechanical Engineer

Indorama Ventures Xylene & PTA LLC

Decatur, AL 35601 • 11/6/2026

Engineering , Mechanics , Professional , Skilled & Trades , Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Indorama Ventures Xylenes & PTA (IVXP),a petrochemicals manufacturing company, is looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer.IVXP is looking for an experiencedcandidates and may be filled at the Senior Mechanical Engineer level dependent upon experience, qualifications, andtechnical expertise.to join our team in Decatur, AL. IVXP is an Indorama Ventures company. Indorama Ventures is a world-class sustainable chemical company with a global integrated lead in PET and fibers, serving major customers in diversified end-use markets. Headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, Indorama Ventures has operating sites in 35 countries on 6 continents. We are looking for a highly motivated professional with demonstrated capabilities and a strong desire and capacity to lead a team of 20-40 employees. A successful individual in this role must possess related work experience with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include risk management, compliance, delivered business results, team management in support of asset operation and maintenance, support and prioritization of reliability and engineering activities including improvement projects.

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Indorama Ventures Xylenes & PTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

Education, Experience, Certifications Required:

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering
  • Advanced PC skills
  • Research skills (Internet, technical journals, code books, federal registers, etc.)
  • General knowledge of mechanical, principles
  • Effective organizational and oral and written communications skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and with a team

General Description:Routinely monitors unit mechanical and structural equipment with respect to safe and reliable operations. Engineer determines the cause of equipment failures, recommends and implements corrective measures; oversees repairs and modifications to existing equipment. Engineer recommends and implements improvements for reduced risk, increased equipment reliability, and reduced operating and maintenance costs through procedures, processes, and project design at their assigned unit or area. Engineer will also provide assistance to Maintenance and Operations on longer term issues and on issues that are significant unit cost drivers.

Roles and Responsibilities

Mechanical Engineers will:

  • Provide technical support for mechanical equipment operation and maintenance.
  • Support emergency/after-hours work that requires troubleshooting and scope definition on an as-needed basis.
  • Support unit startups for critical equipment after major equipment repairs
  • Identify turnaround scope and participate in reviews as needed.
  • Participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) as needed.
  • Adhere to the Management of Change (MOC) process for field/shop modifications and operating parameter changes.
  • Provides mechanical training assistance to unit team as requested
  • Monitor operation of equipment in assigned areas on a routine basis and address emerging issues
  • Identify causes of unreliability, propose and implement solution
  • Assure the maintenance and adherence to Technical Practices (STP) and Engineering Procedures for mechanical equipment.
  • Support the creation, review, and deletion of mechanical maintenance procedures.
  • Updates and maintains piping and equipment drawings
  • Perform mechanical design and issue construction packages for implementation of expense and minor capital projects.
  • Provide mechanical design review on the Front End Loading stages of capital projects.

Job Element Checklist

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Department: Engineering

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Occasional

Frequent

Constant

% of time: 0-33%

% of time: 34-66%

% of time: 67-100%

Approximate

Approximate

Approximate

Physical Requirements (Check all applicable)

Repetitions: 1-100

Repetitions: 100-500

Repetitions: 500+

Lifting: [x ] <25 lbs. [ ] 25-50 lbs. [ ] > 50 lbs.

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Pulling: [x ] < 25 lbs. [ ] 25-50 lbs. [ ] > 50 lbs.

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Pushing: [x ] < 25 lbs. [ ] 25-50 lbs. [ ] > 50 lbs.

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Torquing: [x ] < 25 lbs. [ ] 25-50 lbs. [ ] > 50 lbs.