About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an On‑Site Applications Engineer to serve as the on‑site reliability and technical resource for chemical and refining accounts in the Baton Rouge, LA area. This is a hands-on field engineering role focused on improving plant uptime through failure analysis, hardware standardization, and close customer collaboration.

• Root-cause field engineering: perform DCI (dismantle, clean, inspect) on mechanical seal systems and other rotating equipment.
• Conduct failure analyses and produce data-driven reliability reports to justify modifications or replacements.
• Act as the technical liaison between customer operations and internal engineering, customer service, and manufacturing teams.
• Lead mechanical-seal standardization efforts at client sites and resolve hardware variances to meet customer specs.
• Facilitate monthly “Bad Actor” reviews and coordinate preventative actions for chronic failures.
• Monitor client parts and tooling inventories; identify consolidation and optimization opportunities.

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What You’ll Bring

We will consider candidates across experience levels; structured training and mentorship are available for early‑career engineers.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME), equivalent technical degree, or commensurate experience.
• Practical knowledge of rotating equipment dynamics, fluid systems, mechanical seals, and industrial pumps.
• Comfort working in industrial chemical or refinery environments; able to navigate large plants and elevated structures.
• Ability to obtain or already hold standard industrial site credentials (valid driver’s license, clear background check) and a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting and customer-facing interactions.

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Location & Schedule

• On-site role based in Baton Rouge, LA. Travel between client sites within the region is expected.
• Full-time position.

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Compensation

• Estimated salary: $177,840 per year (estimated). Actual pay will depend on experience and local hiring policies.

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What We Offer

Confidential Client provides benefits designed to support you and your family, which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement planning and financial wellness resources
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Short- and long-term disability
• Parental leave and life/AD&D insurance
• Competitive salary and opportunities for technical career progression (SME tracks, people management, or commercial roles)

Benefits may vary by location, role, and/or collective bargaining agreements.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.