Electrical Engineer 1

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

How You’ll Make an Impact

The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for designing, maintaining, and improving mechanical systems and equipment within Lubrizol’s manufacturing plants in Brazil (Belford Roxo – RJ and Paulínia – SP). This includes supporting plant operations, troubleshooting mechanical issues, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and leading projects to upgrade or install new equipment.

Accountabilities

• Design, specify, and oversee the installation of mechanical equipment (reactors, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, piping, valves, etc.);
• Supervise and plan preventive and corrective maintenance of industrial equipment;
• Perform failure analysis and investigate root causes of mechanical issues in chemical plants;
• Develop technical procedures for operation and maintenance, ensuring mechanical integrity;
• Support expansion, improvement, and automation projects for production processes;
• Ensure all equipment complies with technical, environmental, and safety standards (NRs, ASME, API, etc.);
• Participate in internal and external audits related to mechanical integrity and process safety;
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to improve reliability and efficiency;
• Manage projects, new installations, and process improvements;
• Ensure all work adheres to safety regulations and company policies;
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and drawings;
• Assist in preparing budgets, schedules, and cost estimates for mechanical projects;
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and root cause analysis for equipment failures;
• Based in Belford Roxo, with availability to travel 20% of the time to the Paulínia plant.

Education / Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering;
• Experience in chemical, petrochemical, or related industries;
• Knowledge of maintenance management, reliability, and failure analysis (RCFA, FMEA, etc.);
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and process diagrams (P&ID);
• Familiarity with technical standards (ASME, API, NR-13, etc.);
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills;
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects;
• Advanced English is a plus.

Desired Skills

• Proactivity and strong focus on process safety;
• Critical analysis and problem‑solving skills;
• Good communication and teamwork;
• Organized and results‑oriented profile;
• Familiarity with process control systems and instrumentation;
• Project management experience;
• 5–10 years of relevant experience, preferably in chemical or manufacturing environments