The Mechanical engineer will manage the mechanical integrity program, provide and support Risk Based Inspection analysis, perform pressure equipment assessments develop repair plans, supervise general mechanical work, provide expertise on equipment design/selection and enforce plant policies and procedures.
Essential Functions / Key Accountabilities
In collaboration with Engineering Manager, develops Preventive and Predictive Maintenance plans
Develops Equipment Strategy to maximize equipment lifetime and minimize unplanned downtimes
Following areas will fall under Mechanical Engineer scope of responsibility:
Accountable for estimating and controlling maintenance costs, budgeting and making adjustments to stay within budget
The Mechanical engineer will provide and support Risk Based Inspection analysis, perform pressure equipment damage assessments
Provide mechanical engineering expertise in troubleshooting equipment issues, evaluation of equipment failures and technical recommendations for repairs/upgrades
Manage, coordinate and implement all MI relate activities
Assists in developing key metrics to measure the site maintenance performance and develop improvement plans
Responsible for spare parts/inventory program to optimize production downtime
Responsible for coordinating plant shutdowns with operations
Projects:
Provides input during FEL and Definition phase of projects
Supports Projects Department with identifying Maintenance requirements for Capital projects
Planning and Field execution of small size (< $30K) projects
For Larger projects, Provides support and coordination with vendors, contractors, as needed and requested by Project Manager
Assist compliance with process design standards and practices for the site - maintain existing practices and implement improvements to stay current with industry best-practices.
Identify data that needs to be highlighted for discussion and potential intervention.
Accountable for compliance with all pertinent internal/external regulatory requirements (HSE, Process Safety, Management of Change, Mechanical Integrity, Compliance Reporting, Action Item Closure, etc.).
Maintenance of ISO 9001:2008 certifications for the business by complying with processes, procedures and instructions for all activities in which this role participates
Complies with all pertinent safety policies, rules and regulations
Education
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Experience / Required Skills • 5 years' experience in MI and maintenance in the oil and gas, refining, or chemical industries • Demonstrated ability to master mechanical equipment, manufacturing and chemical process equipment, product and process knowledge • Demonstrated ability to evaluate and optimize processes • Understanding of engineering principles and how to apply methods to existing equipment • Experience with preventative and predictive maintenance techniques • Experience/knowledge troubleshooting mechanical equipment, to include leading Root Cause Failure Analysis and driving corrective/preventative actions from it • Ability to work in an on-call capacity for plant emergencies. • Creative problem solving and critical thinking skills. • Must be able to foster effective relationships with Production and other functional areas. • Demonstrated ability to act decisively and deliver results. • Demonstrated experience with manufacturing safety programs • Strong communication skills.