Mechanical Engineer

Maintenance & Reliability Engineering

● Facilitate multi-discipline teams from operations, maintenance, engineering, safety, and projects to drive reliability improvements.

● Support or lead mechanical integrity initiatives affecting day-to-day availability.

● Identify, lead, and/or support reliability improvement initiatives focused on mechanical integrity, safety, and plant performance.

● Conduct material selection and equipment specification reviews in alignment with plant needs and industry standards.

● Prepare and update detailed P&IDs and mechanical drawings to support equipment upgrades and design modifications.

● Partner with maintenance personnel during equipment overhauls, turnarounds, and outages; provide field and technical engineering support as needed.

● Support the company during offsite equipment repair and inspections.

Process Safety & Compliance

● Participate in Process Safety Management (PSM) activities, including Management of Change (MOC), Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), and procedure reviews.

● Ensure engineering solutions align with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

● Stay current with RAGAGEP (e.g., API, ASME) and incorporate them into engineering practices.

Data & Technical Analysis

● Leverage process and equipment data to perform detailed analyses, quantify reliability gaps, and project impacts on Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), delivering actionable recommendations that improve OEE metrics.

● Analyze failure trends and equipment performance data to recommend improvements.

● Maintain accurate records of repairs, inspections, and reliability metrics through SAP PM.

● Support test procedure development and validation of equipment installations and upgrades.

Continuous Improvement & Development

● Recommend and implement technical advancements to enhance mechanical performance and reliability.

● Lead or support Root Cause Failure Analyses (RCFAs) and corrective action implementation.

● Recommend technical advancements to enhance instrumentation and electrical performance and reliability.

● Support operator and maintenance training related to mechanical systems.

● Continue professional development by attending trainings, pursuing certifications, and staying informed on industry innovations and best practices.

● Create, modify, or retire Preventative Maintenance plans and Maintenance Procedures as needed.

● Complete assigned corrective action items.

Design, Projects & Implementation

● Support capital projects, including developing charters, front-end design packages, and reviewing vendor documentation for mechanical systems.

● Support proper installation and commissioning of new or upgraded mechanical equipment.

● Collaborate across disciplines (engineering, maintenance, operations, procurement) to ensure long-term reliability and maintainability of systems.

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Minimum Qualifications

● Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.

● Minimum of 5 years of mechanical engineering experience in a chemical manufacturing, petrochemical, or other PSM-regulated environment.

● Proficiency in data analysis for reliability and OEE improvement (Excel advanced functions, CMMS reporting, or basic statistical tools).

● Experience with predictive maintenance methodologies and execution.

● Ability to lead cross-functional reliability reviews (e.g., RCM, FMEA).

● Technical knowledge of fixed equipment, rotating equipment, and mechanical design principles.

● Proven experience with troubleshooting, equipment specification, and working with vendors and repair shops.

● Familiarity with PSM programs (e.g., MOC, PHA) and leading RCFAs.

● Proficiency with Microsoft Suite.

● Experience with SAP PM.

● Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and influence plant performance.

● Working knowledge and application of RAGAGEP.

● Ability to prioritize work to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

● Ability to work at heights and within confined spaces.

● Ability to work extended hours during outage periods to support remediation and/or repair efforts.

● Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

● Valid driver's license required.

Preferred Qualifications

● API 510, 570, 571, 580, or 653 certification.

● Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP).

● Experience with the Prometheus interface for SAP.

● Familiarity with asset management principles (e.g., ISO 55000 standards).

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● Occasionally lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

● Sit for long periods of time.

● Occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch.

● Use hands and arms to reach for, grasp, and manipulate objects.

● Ability to work at heights and within confined spaces.

● Ability to work extended hours during outage/turnaround periods to support remediation and repair efforts.

●      Not applicable — required software proficiency(Microsoft Office Suite, SAP PM) is addressed under Essential Skills &Qualifications.

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