Rotating Equipment Engineer
Airswift
Plaquemine, LA
Airswift has been tasked to find a Rotating Equipment for a long-term assignment with our chemical company client located in Plaquemine, LA.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Oversee the site rotating equipment condition-monitoring program (vibration/oil analysis/thermography/etc.), including ensuring timely inspections, review of condition reports, and recommendation for equipment repair or replacement.
• Develop and improve maintenance procedures and programs (lubrication, mechanical seals, etc. for maintenance of rotating equipment in the Complex.
• Perform equipment troubleshooting and failure analysis (i.e. root cause analysis) to determine and correct equipment problems and prevent reoccurrence.
• Develop and utilize metrics to identify issues, prioritize efforts to develop solutions, and justify spending on improvements.
• Use industry accepted asset reliability methodologies to improve overall uptime of process equipment.
• Follow equipment repair in shops to ensure timely and proper repair.
• Actively participate in process improvement programs such as Six Sigma, etc.
• Participates in the PACE culture of safety and demonstrates strong safety culture through personal behavior and commitment to environmental, health & safety.
• Assist in development of training for millwrights in the Complex.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required (PE, CMRP, a plus).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in maintenance/reliability work in the petrochemical industry.
• Significant experience with rotating equipment
• Knowledge of pumps, seals, shop processes, ASME code, corrosion, metallurgy, turbines, centrifugal compressors and fans, and lubrication is required
• Familiar with OSHA’s process safety management standard regarding mechanical integrity.
• Excellent computer skills, with proficiency in MS Office; should also have a working knowledge of a CMMS database program.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; aggressive problem-solving ability
• Strong work planning and organizational skills required
• Self-motivated. Able to work independently and as a team player.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential).