Engineer - Rotating Equipment

Description

• Provide technical support to Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, Inspection, Process and Project personnel regarding selection, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and long-term reliability of rotating equipment.  

• Participate in pre-commissioning and commissioning activities and provide technical support for major capital projects.  

• Conduct performance analysis of rotating equipment to identify performance & operating deviations to provide a resolution on developing deficiencies.   

• Lead continuous improvement of reliability of rotating equipment through the development and application of effective reliability strategies such as risk-based maintenance strategies, identification & assessment of risks, root cause and bad actor analysis and spare parts reviews.   

• Partner with vendors to resolve technical problems and develop new solutions.   

• Develop the rotating equipment engineering repair scope for all outages, as well as major and turnaround maintenance events.  

• Serve as a member of cross-functional team to resolve equipment problems, investigate incidents, and improve Maintenance.   

• Identifies and assesses new technologies related to rotating equipment and auxiliary systems.   

• Works towards continuous improvement of the reliability of rotating equipment through the development and application of effective reliability strategies, the identification of risks, root cause analysis and team-based problem solving using and implementing industry best practices and standards. Partner with vendors to resolve equipment technical problems.  

• Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems, and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles.  

• Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.  

• Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.  

• Conduct research that tests or analyzes the feasibility, design, operation, or performance of equipment, components, or systems.  

• Develop and maintain Maintenance improvement/KPI’S for critical assets.   

• Assist in OR lead root cause failure analysis on critical equipment failures.  

• Perform and document component failure analysis as required.  

• Review project design packages.     

• Lead in the development and monitoring of the preventative maintenance program for rotating equipment.   

• Develop, review, and maintain equipment specifications as related to purchasing, installation, operation, and maintenance/repairs.     

• Develop and implement alterations and revisions to equipment to improve business performance of the operating units.  

• Present a professional image at all times to clients and vendors and maintain a positive reputation for the company.  

• Must be self-motivated and possess skills to identify and solve unusual problems.  

• Must be capable of making decisions and recommendations with minimal supervision.  

• Must be willing to spend time in the field as required.  

• Ability to use computers and computer systems utilizing standard software (ie; Microsoft Suite, AutoCad)  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills  

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering required.  

• Minimum 7 years’ experience working in the chemical or petrochemical industry required.  

• Experience must be as plant owners’ employee in a continuous process industry, preferably chemicals or oil refining.  

• Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.   

• Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.   

• English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.   

• Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.   

• Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.  

• Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.   

• Complex Problem Solving — identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.   

• Critical Thinking — using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.   

• Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.   

• Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.   

• Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.   

• Operations Analysis — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.  

• Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.   

• Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.   

• Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.   

• Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.   

• Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).   

• Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook required.  

• System 1 EVO  

• SAP  

• Ability to lift 20 lbs. occasionally.  

• Ability to sit for prolonged amounts of time required.  

• Ability to effectively communicate through various means required.  

• Monday – Friday between 7:00am – 5:00pm, working the 9/80 schedule  

• May work additional hours and days, including weekends and holidays as required.  

• Less than 10% of the time.