JOB SUMMARY: We are looking to hire a Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineer, s/he will report to the Reliability Lead and will directly impact our core value of Safety at our OSHA Star VPP recognized Chocolate Bayou site in Alvin, TX. This role requires the ability to establish reliability engineering principles and best work practices, and lead major overhauls and repairs to critical Fixed Equipment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Troubleshoot equipment problems and conduct root cause failure analysis investigations on failed equipment, develop action plan to eliminate repeat failures, and implement corrective actions
  • Work with production to identify key areas for reliability improvements, develop action plan, and work to implement action plan
  • Ensure that all inspection plans/strategies are in place. Consistently monitor the plans to optimize
  • Provide technical support to all Mechanical Integrity Specialists and Mechanical Integrity Inspectors as it relates to mechanical repairs, troubleshooting problems, and equipment installation issues
  • Deliver technical support to the Engineering Department on the selection of mechanical equipment based on reliability improvements and industry codes, standards and best practices
  • Offer input to the site teams on Materials Selection

  • REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Computer Systems: Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Visio); Enterprise Resource Planning (SAP); Reliability Software (Wiebul Analysis, RCM, Mechanical Integrity Software)
  • Critical thinking: use of logic, reasoning, and calculations to identify alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to solve equipment problems
  • ASME BP&V Code Knowledge: ASMBE B31.3 & API Codes for Tanks, Vessels, Exchangers & piping. API 510, API 570, API 571, API 579, API 580, API 653 (Certifications is an added advantage)
  • RBI Methodology to improve risk management results and reduce the risk of failures
  • RCFA Methodology to identify the casual factors for component, equipment or system failures

  • Corrosion Protection to control the corrosion of metal surfaces through materials selection and Cathodic Protection

  • Communication: ability to listen and understand information and ideas and to express thought and ideas clearly and concisely through oral and written communication

  • REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineer
  • Job related experience maintaining the Mechanical Integrity program using the MI Software
  • Applied knowledge of reliability centered maintenance practices

  • Knowledge and understanding of predictive technologies for fixed equipment evaluations

  • Demonstrated use of SAP or other CMMS as an effective maintenance management tool for pulling equipment information and history

Desired Skills and Experience

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