Job 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.