Mechanical Engineer

Machinery Reliability Engineer I to Senior

Description

This position will be responsible for supporting approximately 600 rotating equipment trains, pumps, compressors (reciprocating & centrifugal), chillers, turbines and fans. Responsible for reliability engineering relating to all sizes and types of rotating equipment such as ANSI/API pumps, centrifugal compressors, cooling tower fans and pumps, gear boxes, turbines and motors. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Monitoring equipment performance and making recommendations to improve reliability and reduce cost
• Cost estimating and engineering proposals for corrective or preventative maintenance
• Technical oversight on equipment installation; review of spare parts; conducting root cause failure analysis
• Lead on machinery management of changes; analyze bad actors & repeat failures
• Leads the machinery reliability improvement team
• Update and maintain assigned maintenance procedures
• Identify, track and report on assigned key performance indicators
• Provides technical support to operations, maintenance, or other departments as necessary
• Up to date on new technology and equipment and evaluating its application
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 5 years related experience in the refining or petrochemicals industry
• Strong knowledge of engineering codes/standards and best practices related to rotating machinery
• Experience working with operating processes, equipment and materials of construction is a plus
• Ability to effectively evaluate equipment performance and identify problems
• Experience with small projects and failure analysis methods
• Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbal
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills are also highly desired