Lead Machinery Engineer

Job overview

The Lead Machinery Engineer role is onsite in Houston, TX, with a salary range of $118,000–$157,000 per year. The role supports Messer’s Project Execution department. Messer is an industrial gases company serving applications that include medical gases and industrial production. The engineer provides rotating-equipment expertise across projects, from preliminary design and specification through installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting. The role also develops equipment standards and procedures and mentors junior engineers.

What you'll do

• Design, specify, select, commission, and troubleshoot rotating equipment
• review engineering designs, calculations, specifications, schedules, and procedures
• oversee field contractors and equipment vendors
• participate in supplier audits, factory acceptance testing, HAZOPs, and risk assessments
• develop QA/QC plans and internal standards
• provide preliminary design and cost information to proposals
• support plant operations
• and mentor junior engineers. Travel of 25–40% or as business requires is stated.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead machinery engineer

full-time

houston tx

messer

rotating equipment

pumps

compressors

commissioning

mechanical engineering

travel 25–40%

salary $118k–$157k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, life insurance, paid time off, voluntary benefits including long-term disability, 401(k), and possible bonus-program participation.

Why this role

The posting lists medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, life insurance, paid time off, voluntary benefits including long-term disability, 401(k), and possible participation in a bonus program.

About the employer

Messer LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Industrial Gas Manufacturing. Sector: 32.