Mechanical Engineer (Entry Level)

Headquartered in the U.S., INVISTA is one of the world's largest integrated producers of polymers and fibers, primarily for nylon, spandex, and polyester applications. With a business presence in more than 20 countries, INVISTA delivers exceptional value for its customers through market insights, technology innovations, and a powerful portfolio of global trademarks including Lycra fiber, Coolmax fabric, Cordura fabric, Antron carpet fiber and Stainmaster carpet. We transform daily through innovations. Clothing, carpets, luggage, plastic bottles, automobile interiors and airbags- these and many other products originate in one of INVISTA's global manufacturing facilities. You can be a part of the difference we make by joining the INVISTA team.

As a member of the INVISTA team, you will also be part of Koch Industries, Inc.'s affiliates, one of the largest privately-held companies in the world. Koch companies have a presence in nearly 60 countries and employ about 70,000 people.

Entry Level Mechanical Engineer

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure compliance with standards and regulations associated with site operations
• Identify, evaluate and implement ideas to improve reliability and cost effectiveness
• Support the design and implementation of capital projects
• Support the routine operation of plant facilities and processes
• Prepare and execute projects that improve safety and operability of the plant
• Utilize reliability tools to resolve process and continuity issues
• Work effectively across all levels of the plant organization, individually and with cross-functional teams
• Use planning and organizational skills to set goals and obtain results
• Use Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) to: Create and modify documents and tables using Word, Create and modify spreadsheets using Excel, Create, prepare and present data using PowerPoint

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited University or will complete a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited University no later than semester-end Spring 2012
• Major GPA 3.0 or greater 
• Experience using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) to:
• Create and modify documents and tables using Word, Create and modify spreadsheets using Excel, Create, prepare and present data using PowerPoint
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must have a valid and current government issued drivers license.
   

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Experience at a refinery, chemical or petrochemical site
• Experience applying statistical tools to data analysis
• Intermediate and/or Advanced skill level in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) to:
• Create and modify procedure documentation and formatting using Word, Create workbooks and writing formulas with functions using Excel, Create slides for presentations and project mapping, prepare and present data using PowerPoint

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (with or without reasonable accommodation) AND WORKING CONDITIONS MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• Accessing elevated platforms by ladder (includes egress)
• Accessing multiple floors of open structures by stairway (includes egress) 
• Accessing equipment by ladder or stairway
• Entering and movement within confined spaces
• Entering and movement upon unpaved areas
• Operating company vehicles
• Manipulating and donning respiratory protective equipment
• Donning flammable resistant clothing
• Periodic workdays in excess of 8 hours
• Periodic outside work in extreme temperatures at various times throughout the year 
   
  We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V
  
  Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.