Rotating Equipment Engineer

Company: Motiva
Location: Port Arthur
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

At Motiva Enterprise LLC., our key asset is our people. We have over 2,500 dedicated employees who allow us to fulfill our purpose - to be the safest and most profitable downstream company in the Americas. We own and operate North America's largest refinery, based in Port Arthur, TX, headquartered in Houston, TX, along with Terminals and Pipelines across the Southeast Coast. Position Overview: The Rotating Equipment Engineer provides technical support and development of operators and crafts, and technical assurance for rotating equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation and maintenance for Production. Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support to Production areas on mechanical upgrades or improvements for rotating equipment
• Identify Production Area threats resulting from rotating equipment
• Ensure facility changes are properly documented, and records are issued to appropriate parties
• Ensure operating procedures for plant rotating equipment are in place as needed
• Participate in incident investigations concerning rotating equipment
• Verify that designs, field installations, and repairs meet engineering standards or approve deviations
• Troubleshoot operational rotating equipment problems in support of the Maintenance Execution and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) work process
• Identify, develop, and apply best practices in machinery design, maintenance, and operation
• Participate in RCM analysis and establish alarms and limits for equipment through Ensure Safe Production (ESP) work process
• Assist in scope preparation for Turnaround repairs and overhauls for rotating equipment
• Develop and maintain "Bad Actor" list for respective area, identifying the highest maintenance or production impact equipment, identify and implement corrective actions needed to enhance the reliability for pumps
• Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis investigations and rework reports
• Participate in or facilitate Management of Change (MOC) reviews to ensure safe operation and design of equipment and related changes, apply engineering technology to improve safety and environmental related issues
• Provide rotating equipment technical assurance support to Process Engineering, Project Engineering, and other technical groups, in the development and implementation of projects
• Coordinate field performance tests on rotating equipment as requested/required in the course of resolving operational or efficiency problems
• Develop or review operating procedures for plant rotating equipment as needed
• Provide expertise to the Complex on lubrication and monitor the effectiveness of the lube oil analysis and lubrication recommendations program
• Develop or assist in development of Opportunity Proposals for Capital Projects on rotating equipment, lead small ( Experience and Qualifications: Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 3+ years of experience working as a Mechanical Engineer in the refining or petrochemicals industry
  • Ability to work both independently and across functionsPreferred Qualifications:
    • Knowledge of RCM/ESP work processes
    • Knowledge of Engineering standards and best practices
    • Knowledge of process operationsPhysical Requirements:
      • Physical ability to work around and on industrial equipment, including frequent climbing of stairs and ladders
      • Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (respirator, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, heeled boots, and hearing protection)

Keywords: Motiva, Port Arthur , Rotating Equipment Engineer, Engineering , Port Arthur, Texas