AXG Contracting

Rotating Equipment Engineer

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

At a minimum, tasks will include, but are not limited to:

Serve as the rotating equipment subject matter expert

Condition Monitoring for the Site’s Special Purpose Equipment and provide regular reports

Preform vibration analysis on Continuous Monitored Equipment and resolve vibration issues

Develop work plans for turnarounds and provide technical expertise during outages

Preform regular equipment walkdowns and establish inspection checklists

Develop and implement task lists and work procedures for maintenance technicians and operations to ensure reliable repair and operation of rotating equipment.

Identify and solve specific equipment issues using data driven methodologies.

Solve high priority reliability issues

Provide technical support for PHA’s/HAZOPs.

Providing justification and facilitating the purchase of major spare parts.

Leading Management of Change process for rotating equipment centered changes and performing the technical review.

Responding to breakdowns if additional technical expertise is needed

Providing specifications; including clearances and torques values when needed

Analyzing and communicating equipment drawing details

Formal and informal training of mechanics

Receiving feedback from mechanics to improve job plans, parts availability, and communicate reliability efforts needed

Provide failure history and cost for reliability analysis

Assistance in obtaining and training on specialized components or tools

Develop and manage maintenance small projects; Expense or Capital

Develop re-designs and improvements

Assist in quality control for precision maintenance

Manage vendor and manufacturer support for repairs and troubleshooting

Regular communication and tracking of actions with vendors and manufacturers

Shop surveillance of repairs and fabrications

Identify and leverage best practices, codes and standards

Facilitate knowledge sharing

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Inspect and verify work of maintenance technicians and contractors for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques and compliance with applicable standards and specifications

Prepare written reports and communicate to management

Ability to read and interpret P&IDs.

Follow company safety and health guidelines and other company policies.

Ability to climb straight ladders.

Some work may require heights in excess of 100 feet.

Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Physical requirements – bending, kneeling, lifting up to 50lbs.

Confined space entry may be requested.

Wearing a Respirator When/where Required To Perform Inspections/job Duties.

Industrial chemical plant environment.

Noise levels may require hearing protection.

Maintain a valid driver’s license. Always ensure HR has a copy of a current, valid license on file.

All Other Duties And Responsibilities As Assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

ISO 18436-2 Vibration Category II certification in past

Experience And Skills

Minimum of 10 years, experience in the Fertilizer, LNG, Refining, Petrochecmical or other chemical industry. With knowledge of PSM and MI program requirements.

Minimum of 15 years of experience with compressors, steam turbines and reciprocating equipment

Minimum of 4 Turnaround events leading rotating equipment rebuilds

Knowledge of engineering codes/standards and best practices related to rotating machinery (API/ANSI, etc.).

API 610, 614, 617, 612, 682, 686, 687, working knowledge.

Experience working with operating processes, equipment, and materials of construction.

Strong technical ability to effectively evaluate equipment performance, identify root cause to equipment failures or performance issues and recommend solutions to resolve problems.

Experience with small project and failure analysis methods.

Experience with rotating equipment repairs, understanding of clearances and tolerances on rotating equipment.

Knowledge of machinery lubrication and tribology – ability to analyze sample results and recommend resolution when required.

Analyzing vibration data and Bently Nevada experience is critical to this role.

Enthusiastic and team oriented.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to gather and evaluate complex information.

Ability to use personal computer software for word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.

Experience in SAP is a plus.
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Staffing and Recruiting

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