Job Description

Job Location: La Porte, TX 77571
Position Type: Full TimeMaintenance, Mechanical Integrity, Turnaround & Projects Engineer
Reports To: Facilities & Maintenance Manager

Position Summary
Responsible for implementing plant maintenance, mechanical integrity, reliability, turnaround planning, and capital/project execution processes for a PSM-covered chemical manufacturing facility. This role combines equipment integrity ownership, inspection and compliance management, turnaround/outage planning, contractor coordination, project management, and facility infrastructure support. The position works closely with maintenance, operations, engineering, inspectors, vendors, and contractors to ensure safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective plant operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and sustain maintenance, mechanical integrity, and reliability programs using RAGAGEP principles and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Maintain compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Mechanical Integrity requirements and support internal/external audits.
- Develop procedures, programs, training materials, and documentation to maintain regulatory and company compliance.
- Maintain equipment design records, inspection records, preventive maintenance programs, and asset documentation.
- Serve as equipment owner for fixed assets including vessels, piping, pressure safety valves, tanks, HVAC systems, refrigeration systems, air compressor systems, containment systems, and drainage infrastructure.
- Review inspection results, evaluate equipment deficiencies, and develop engineering recommendations and corrective action plans.
- Coordinate preventive maintenance and inspection schedules, track compliance metrics, and eliminate delinquent inspections.
- Lead turnaround and outage planning activities for unit outages and Total Plant Outages (TPOs).
- Develop work scopes, schedules, bid packages, RFQs, and execution plans for maintenance and capital projects.
- Coordinate contractors, vendors, inspection resources, maintenance personnel, and operations teams to ensure successful project execution.
- Manage project procurement activities, materials, equipment, and cost controls.
- Support daily maintenance planning and scheduling activities.
- Monitor project performance, budgets, schedules, inventories, and contractor productivity.
- Provide technical support for facility improvements, reliability initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Participate in field execution activities and provide hands-on leadership during outages and critical projects.
- Support contractor services, inspection programs, and mechanical integrity initiatives throughout the facility.

Qualifications
- BS in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in maintenance, mechanical integrity, reliability engineering, turnaround coordination, project management, or related industrial roles.
- Experience in chemical, petrochemical, refining, manufacturing, or other PSM-regulated environments preferred.
- Working knowledge of fixed equipment inspection programs and mechanical integrity requirements.
- Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
Technical Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite.
- ERP/CMMS systems such as SAP, Oracle, Chempax, or Maximo.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, P&IDs, schematics, equipment files, and technical documentation.
- Project planning, scheduling, procurement, and cost tracking.
- Inspection management and maintenance program administration.
Core Competencies
- Strong leadership and team collaboration.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Organization and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work under pressure during turnarounds and outages.
Work Conditions
- May require work outside normal business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays during shutdowns, outages, and critical projects.
- Frequent field presence in operating plant environments.