Rotating Equipment Engineer

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Bachelor's or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering
• •Minimum 7 years' experience working in the chemical or petrochemical industry
• •Experience as a plant owner's employee in a continuous process industry, preferably chemicals or oil refining
• •Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology
• •Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• •Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
• •Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
• •Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• •Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems
• •Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• •Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• •Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
• •Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• •Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system
• •Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design
• •The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem
• •The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
• •The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways
• •The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
• •The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions
• •Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)
• •Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• •System 1 EVO
• •SAP
• •Ability to lift 20 lbs. occasionally
• •Ability to sit for prolonged amounts of time
• •Ability to effectively communicate through various means
• •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 travel

Desired Qualifications

• •Knowledge of vibration analysis for rotating equipment
• •Predictive maintenance
• •Ability to guide teams through failure analysis
• •Experience with large pumps, steam turbines and compressors
• •Technical support to Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, Inspection, Process and Project and contracting personnel regarding operation, maintenance and troubleshooting for long-term reliability improvement and the selection 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
• •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