McKeon-Grano Associates – Technical Personnel Services

By Tom McKeon | Published: January 10, 2011

Since 1973, McKeon-Grano Associates has been a leader in supplying contract, and direct hire, engineering, architectural, design, CAD and similarly related technical personnel. McKeon-Grano serves a vast client base from Delaware to Massachusetts, in industries such as pharmaceutical, chemical, refining, civil/structural, foods, mechanical equipment, energy/power, and facilities design/construction.

We’re able to supply highly qualified technical personnel, in all disciplines, and at all experience levels, by utilizing our vast database of over fourteen-thousand technical candidates, developed over the past thirty-eight years.

McKeon-Grano’s staff of sales and recruiting professionals have an average of 15 years of expereince placing technical personnel, as well as real-world technical industry experience in the electrical, mechanical, civil and architectural professions.

Due to the long-term nature of our typical technical assignments, McKeon-Grano Associates maintains three health care plans to suit our employees various, and changing healthcare needs. We also sponsor a 401-K plan designed to encourage immdiate and long term participation, during, and after, the years our employees are on assignment to our clients.

Thank you for considering McKeon-Grano’s services. Please feel free to call us at any time. The staff at McKeon-Grano Associates will be happy to review your resume, discuss the job market, and help guide your search for career advancing employment.

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Construction Manager

By Tom McKeon | Published: April 27, 2012

Anticipated long term contract position.  Chemical, refining or pharmaceutical  construction experience required.  Construction experience relating to mechanical production manufacturing required.

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Project Manager

By Tom McKeon | Published: April 27, 2012

Project Manager/Sr. Project Manager with chemical, pharmaceutical, refining or other similarly realted process/plant experience. Chemical eningeering degree preferred.  Able to handle multiple small to medium size projects simultaneously.  Must have good organizational, people, and computer skills.   Anticipated long term contract assignment.

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Sr. Electrical Engineer

By Tom McKeon | Published: April 27, 2012

Minimum 10 years engineering experience with electrical power generation and distribution systems in large utility power plants or large industrial cogeneration facilities. Requires experience with all phases of a project including preliminary conceptual system design & layout, detailed design, equipment selection & layout, construction specifications, protective relay selection, relay settings & coordination studies, equipment testing and startup problem resolution.  Experience with facility operations support is desirable.

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Electrical Engineer – Fire Alarm Systems

By Tom McKeon | Published: April 18, 2012

Consulting engineering firm seeks an electrical engineer with significant fire alarm design/engineering experience; NY/NYC codes required; 5-15 years experience with various type of commercial structures (no residential experience considered);  construction/field experience required; PE a plus, but not required.

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Construction, Jr. Project Support

By Tom McKeon | Published: April 18, 2012

Manufacturing site requires the following construction/engineering support:

* Write Field Orders for new work items in SAP.
* Process Contract Change orders in SAP.
* Process Monthly Pay Applications in SAP.
* Work with Engineering site management team and support work tasks such as drawing    management and other miscellaneous site needs.

JOB REQUIREMENT:

* Experience in accounting and SAP construction cost accounting.
*  Capital project scheduling knowledge.
*  Excellent communication, leadership, and team building, planning, organization, and   problem solving skills.
*  Computer proficiency required including SAP, Excel, MS Project, Word, and PowerPoint.
*  Ability to manage and monitor multiple projects, deadlines and attention to detail.
*  Strong problem solving skills with the ability to organize, analyze and interpret data.
*  Experience with clerical construction management activities. 

* Background in capital planning and SAP exposure a plus
* Food and Beverage manufacturing experience a plus.

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EHS Manager

By Tom McKeon | Published: April 18, 2012

Responsible for the formulation, implementation, control and compliance with EHS&S policies, procedures and regulations. Responsible in designated areas of Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security in a manufacturing environment.
Responsible for compliance in all aspects of the Health, Safety, Environment and Security regulations as well as process safety at the site
Leads and maintains an integrated management system based on “Responsible Care Management System” from Corporate EHS&S, incl. policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable law, regulations and guidelines
Interacts strongly with the Director EHS&S / Process Safety or Regional EHS&S Manager, Plant Managers and the site management team
Ensures site compliance with national and local EHS&S regulations by maintaining all EHS&S permits, including new permit applications, renewals and modifications
Ensures that the company personnel are adequately trained with respect to EHS&S matters
Establish RC / EHS&S goals for the facility and develop programs to achieve the goals
Reports on an annual/monthly basis Health, Safety and Environment key performance indicators
Coordinate internal audits as required to ensure the management system is being adequately followed on both sides
Leads communication on learning from internal and/or external incident investigations and ensure integration of the new learning
Leads, facilitates and/or participates on Process Hazards Analysis team

JOB REQUIREMENT:

Hands on work experience in a chemical, pharmaceutical, or similarly related  manufacturing facility, prior management experience in EHS&S area required
Solid knowledge of EHS&S law, regulations, standards and permit requirements
Strong managerial, technical, interpersonal and communication skills
Proven leadership and influencing skills
Strong business and EHS&S process orientation
Analytical skills and experience in Project Management work

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Electrical Engineer

By Tom McKeon | Published: March 16, 2012

5-10 years facility design power/lighting experience.  Airport and big box design experience a plus.  This is anticipated to be a long term contract assignment, with an introduction to an excellent engineering firm.

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Mechanical Engineer – HVAC

By Tom McKeon | Published: March 16, 2012

5-10 years experience with HVAC and facility design experience.  Airport and big box design experience a plus.  This is anticipated to be a long term contract assignment, with an introduction to an excellent engineering firm.

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Project Manager – Architect

By Tom McKeon | Published: March 16, 2012

Degreed Architect, preferrably with RA.  10+ yrs min. experience. Manage facility construction projects, with a focus on airport and military facilities.

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Mechanical Engineer – Boiler Engineer

By Tom McKeon | Published: March 9, 2012

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Senior Boiler Engineer will provide boiler engineering support for operating Energy from Waste  facilities with regards to performance and condition assessments, design modifications, and the upgrading and replacement of boiler pressure part components.  
The responsibilities will include:
• Results Engineer functions including:
 Collecting, and analyzing performance data
 Conducting design and performance calculations
• Working in conjunction with the Boiler Reliability group in assessing pressure part component condition and designing improvements
• Working with facility personnel to understand operating and maintenance practices and the impact on boiler performance
• Optimizing boiler operation to maximize facility production
• Recommending changes in procedures, equipment, or materials as necessary to maintain and improve boiler performance, reduce O&M costs, and increase reliability
• Conducting pressure part inspections
• Development and application of materials for improved boiler performance and component life
• Support of new construction activities as related to boiler design

REQUIREMENTS

A BS in Engineering with a 10+ yrs experience in steam generator design, testing, and operation
• Steam Generator OEM  or Utility Operations and Maintenance experience strongly desired
• Ability to perform onsite inspections of boilers and components
• Familiarity with ASME BPV codes and requirements
• Approximately 50% travel will be required
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Strong PC Skills including MS-Office, Boiler Analysis Software, and AutoCAD
• Understanding of boiler tube corrosion and failure mechanisms

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