Rotating Equipment Engineer

Company: This Way LLC
Location: Texas City
Posted on: March 9, 2023

Job Description:

Our Partner is looking for a Rotating Equipment Engineer in Texas City, TX.

The job will be accountable for the reliability of rotating equipment; requiring knowledge of best-in-class practices around the operation and maintenance of rotating equipment. You will utilize a solid ability to troubleshoot mechanical rotating equipment by applying root-cause failure analysis. Skills include troubleshooting motors, pumps, compressors, and gearboxes utilizing vibration signatures, oil analysis, and motor current signatures.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot screw and centrifugal compressor problems utilizing existing process conditions.
• Oversee and direct the rotating equipment/vibration monitoring program.
• Review rotating equipment recommendations and set priorities for completion of recommendations.
• Ensure complete and accurate rotating equipment repair documentation.
• Participate in all the appropriate project reviews that impact the reliability and rotating equipment integrity of the plant.
• Implement projects to improve mechanical reliability, reduce costs, improve safety and solve environmental issues.
• Provide technical support to project engineering. Have some crossover responsibilities on the stationary equipment reliability.
• Work with vendors concerning equipment issues, technology issues, failure problems, and quotes on equipment used in some projects.
• Demonstrate strong safety leadership in daily work and through:
  
  • Coordination with maintenance supervisors to develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs on existing equipment (fixed equipment, pumps, safety devices, etc.) based on manufacturer's recommendation or best engineering practices
  • Lead or participate as needed in Process Hazard Analysis, Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), or other risk assessments
  • Write and support the Management of Change process through PHA and PSSR Evaluations
    
  • Lead/participate in incident investigations to identify root causes and corrective recommendations to prevent reoccurrence Requirements
    • BS in Engineering; Mechanical Engineering preferred
    • 8 - 10 years' work experience in plant maintenance, of this, 5 years focused on rotating equipment troubleshooting, vibration monitoring, etc.
    • Extensive experience with screw and centrifugal compressors and pumps
    • In-depth knowledge of compressors, steam turbines and gearboxes
    • Experience in providing training to rotating equipment mechanics and operators preferred
    • Familiarity with vibration signature and oil analysis; pump design fundamentals and sizing; and mechanical details of rotating equipment and seal plans
    • Familiarity with Bad Actor programs and Criticality analysis
    • Experience with SAP, Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, etc. Benefits
      • Competitive salaries, performance-related pay, and bonuses.
      • A comprehensive benefits package with low premiums including health, short term disability, and life and accidental death insurance plans
      • Retirement savings with company match + contributions
      • Fitness and tuition reimbursement
      • Flexible work environment
      • Career development and progression

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