Conduct engineering studies and make recommendations to improve reliability of refinery equipment.
Conduct investigations of equipment problems and failures (RCFA) and make recommendations to prevent future problems.
Expedite planned and unplanned repairs of equipment, and train employees in machine use and lubrication to increase reliability.
Provide overall refinery support of Reliability Programs for Condition Monitoring, Preventive Maintenance, and Critical Equipment Monitoring.
Champion the rotating machinery bad actor program.
Investigate equipment problems and failures for root causes and provide engineering recommendations for resolution.
Requirements
A minimum of two years of progressive work experience in rotating engineering is required.
Emphasis on rotating equipment experience, knowledge, and insight.
Reliability engineering experience, root cause failure analysis, RCM analysis, and cause mapping experience is highly desired.
Experience in refinery or petrochemical industry, some or all of FCC, HF Alky, Crude & Vacuum, Sulfur unit, Delayed Coking, and hydro-treating experience are all preferred.
Technical expert in area of specialty.
Advanced ability to stay abreast of new technology developments and processes and apply knowledge analytically.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft products and commonly used engineering concepts and experience with engineering software.
Familiarity with standards and practices of rotating engineering, such as API and ASME.
Demonstrate effective organizational ability.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to learn and apply engineering principles and methods, spatial and form perception and facility with mathematics required.
Ability to prioritize and balance multiple priorities.