Engineer - Mechanical

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Occupation:

Mechanical Engineers

Location:

Trona, CA - 93562 Positions available: 1 Job #: 19846824

Source:

CalJOBS

Posted:

04/02/2026

Updated:

04/03/2026

Expires:

05/07/2026

Web Site:

CalJOBS Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Agency Job ID:

AD-26 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Education Bachelor's Degree Experience 36 Month(s) Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Hours 40 Hours Per Week Public Transit Available Benefits Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.

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ENGINEER - MECHANICAL JOB DETAILS

As part of the Engineering team, assist in the development of project options, concepts, cost estimates and time lines. Execute detailed project engineering activities including: technical drawings, stress analysis, project schedules, reports, etc.as assigned. Assist in developing project proposals as requested, including technology selection, complete scope, systems and equipment, cost estimate and proposed schedule by applying knowledge of engineering principles and practices. Provide accurate and timely activity reporting to internal and external customers. Identify and manage relationships with OEM and preferred equipment manufacturers, specialists, and technical support consultants. Perform engineering on major projects, including design, materials of construction, equipment selection and application and other equipment as directed. Ensure compliance with local/city/state/federal regulations regarding environment and safety. Specify system components or direct modifications to ensure conformance with engineering design, performance specifications, and/or environmental regulations. Support Facility in reviewing equipment specifications and equipment selection, monitoring installation and successful start-up of mechanical equipment. Develop or test models of alternate designs or processing methods to assess feasibility, sustainability, operating condition effects, potential new applications, or necessity of modification. Assist Facility and other engineering personnel in project management, engineering, design, project controls, equipment specifications, procurement, project reviews, installation, checkout, start-up and testing, troubleshooting and optimization to support project goals and facility objectives. Review appropriate equipment and systems for new projects and existing installations to ensure that they comply with known safety best practices, applicable codes and standards. Develop detailed project specifications including drawings, data sheets, etc. in full compliance with recognized industry standards, safety standards and various client specifications. Provide engineering support as needed and be on-call for critical plant/asset failures. Work closely with team at all levels to help resolve technical issues, applying engineering and technical skills to design, optimize and troubleshoot equipment and processes. Perform technical analysis, testing, calculations, and evaluation of results to solve routine engineering problems. Support turnarounds, planned and unplanned outages, major mechanical equipment overhauls, routine and non-routine repairs. Maintain and update facility equipment files as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

THIS

POSITION REQUIRES A BACHELOR'S DEGREE

(OR

FOREIGN EQUIVALENT

)

IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING IN COMBINATION OR CLOSELY RELATED FIELD PLUS 3 YEARS OF WORK EXPERIENCE AS A MECHANICAL ENGINEER OR CLOSELY RELATED OCCUPATION. IN THE ALTERNATIVE, THE EMPLOYER WILL ACCEPT A MASTER'S DEGREE

(OR

FOREIGN EQUIVALENT

)

IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING IN COMBINATION OR CLOSELY RELATED FIELD.

Special Requirements:

EXPERTISE/KNOWLEDGE OF

1. Knowledge of Mechanical Engineering fundamentals including fluid dynamics. 2. Must be familiar with common process equipment such as rotating equipment, dryers, valves, motors, piping, compressors, pumps, pressure vessels, furnaces, heat exchangers, filters, and storage tanks. 3. AUTOCAD proficient, 2D (3D desirable). Able to draft and interpret technical drawings and schematics. 4. Must have thorough understanding of root cause analysis and troubleshoting. 5. Experiece with Computer Aided Design, Finite Element Analysis, Solid Mechanics, Stress Analysis, Project Management, Plant Reliability and Safety 6. Experiece in manufacturing environment, power generation or heavy industry and solid understanding of production processes, mechanical engineering practices and field applications. 7. Must have some programming experience. Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience.

MUST POSSESS EXPERTISE/ KNOWLEDGE SUFFICIENT TO ADEQUATELY PERFORM THE DUTIES OF THE JOB BEING OFFERED. EXPERTISE/ KNOWLEDGE MAY BE GAINED THROUGH EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION. SUCH EXPERTISE/ KNOWLEDGE CANNOT BE

"

QUANTIFIED

" BY "TIME."

JOB LOCATION

13200 Main Street, Trona, CA, 93562 WORK

SCHEDULE

40 hrs/wk (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)

SALARY OFFERED

$90,000 - $140,000 per year

CONTACT:

Qualified applicants please send resume to: HR@svminerals.

com Must reference:

AD-26 Searles Valley Minerals Is a Private Sector employer https://www.svminerals.com/

Company Profile:

Searles Valley Minerals provides customers worldwide with high quality soda ash, sodium sulfate, and boron products from a large saline mineral deposit in California's Mojave Desert. Searles Valley Minerals uses an environmentally friendly solution mining technology to extract mineral rich brines from over 25,000 acres of leased and owned reserves which it processes using proprietary technologies in three manufacturing facilities in Trona, California. Searles Valley Minerals employs over 500 people, including contractors, in its Trona facilities, including its Utilities plant, mining facilities and short line railroad. Searles Valley Minerals operates continuously to safely and sustainably provide customers with quality products. 250-499 employees Connect with Searles Valley Minerals Location/Work Site Information Help for Location/Work Site Information. Opens a new window. Cost of Living Calculator Help for Cost of Living Calculator. Opens a new window. Compensation and Benefits Help for Compensation and Benefits. Opens a new window. Job Type and Required Hours Help for Job Type and Required Hours. Opens a new window. Work Experience Help for Work Experience. Opens a new window. Education and Training Help for Education and Training. Opens a new window. Skills Required Help for Skills Required. Opens a new window. Occupation Information for Mechanical Engineers Help for Occupation Information for Mechanical Engineers. Opens a new window. Other Jobs and Employers Help for Jobs Available , opens a new window. Career Ladder Help for Career Ladder. Opens a new window. Personal Requirements Help for Personal Requirements. Opens a new window. Nature of the Work Help for Nature of the Work. Opens a new window. Work Values and Activities Help for Work Values and Activities. Opens a new window. Change Job Search Criteria Print Job Order Opens in new window [ Do you have a comment or concern about this job posting? ] About Sign In / Register Home Site Map Site Search Explore CalJOBS Settings Accessibility Statement Preferred Settings Page Preferences Languages Services For Individuals For Employers Labor Market Mobile App Legal Privacy Statement Terms of Use Disclaimer Equal Employment Opportunity Resources Protect Yourself Assistance CalJOBS Contact Us Statewide Sacramento, CA 94280 Copyright © 1998-2026 Geographic Solutions, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Virtual OneStop® - VOS Sapphire AI v24