Equipment Integrity Engineer
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Description
The Equipment Integrity Engineer serves as a fixed equipment specialist for the site or designated business unit(s). This individual will use their expertise to guide the refinery on the assurance of fixed equipment assets, including the design, maintenance, and repair aspects. This position reports to the Equipment Integrity Supervisor.
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides fixed equipment (e.g., pressure vessels, piping, valves, and tankage) expertise as needed to support maintenance, projects, and turnarounds involving fixed equipment assets. Tracks mechanical fixed equipment reliability concerns and performs technical and economic analyses to justify improvements and long term solutions and performs total life cycle cost analysis Performs reliability analyses for fixed equipment as needed (including analysis of failed items and recommending design changes to prevent repeat failures or extend run lengths) Defines fixed equipment repair, replacement, and upgrade scope based on inspection data, company and industry best practices, and incident learnings Supports the Unit Inspectors with ongoing maintenance and continuous improvement of equipment strategies, helping to ensure that all scoped inspection or repair/improvement work is has adequate justification Leads equipment strategy development for their assigned areas with support from the relevant stakeholders (Unit Inspector, Corrosion and Materials Engineer, Process Engineer, etc.) Performs fixed equipment related assessments such as Level 1 and Level 2 fitness-for-service assessments, piping stress analysis, equipment rerates, in-service welds, and hot taps. Also reviews these types of assessments when performed by others. The EI Engineer will also serve as the site lead for Level 3 FFS performed by a 3rd party. Provides support for and review of calculations/assessments performed by the Unit Inspectors and/or other EI Engineers Reviews and improves site standards related to fixed equipment engineering design standards Provides fixed equipment input to the business teams to assist with “continue to run with a known deficiency” decision making. Defines scope and justification for required repairs or recommended changes to fixed equipment assets as part of turnarounds, projects, and routine maintenance. Participates in and leads incident investigations and Root Cause Failure Analysis initiatives Supports the Maintenance and Capital Projects Departments with design, technical quality assurance, and start-up assistance related to fixed equipment. Visits vendor and equipment shops, as needed, to verify technical design and repair quality of fixed equipment assets Responds to plant operational events and provides engineering support as needed for daily operations Coordinates engineering activities with other discipline Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) as needed Drives fixed equipment documentation management and drawing accuracy Leverages fellow engineers and PBF Energy’s technical networks for support as needed Mentors fellow Equipment Integrity Engineers in competent areas Participates in Fixed Equipment Mechanical Integrity (FEMI) audits as requested and performs audit action items as required May serve as a discipline subject matter expert for site or company standards as assigned by the Equipment Integrity Superintendent Addresses IMPACT and Management of Change (MOC) actions in a timely manner Delivers technical support with a goal of improving overall equipment reliability Follows and promotes the site’s Loss Prevention System (LPS) and ensures all engineering activities are safety focused Drives site asset improvement in safety, reliability, environmental performance, and efficiency
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications
B.S. Degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent 5+ years of Mechanical Engineering experience preferred Strong engineering and analytical skills Demonstrated leadership ability Proactively and constructively pursues improvement – does not wait to be engaged Demonstrates and accepts personal accountability for quality of work Uses measured risk approach and risk-value analysis methods in all business decisions Sets high standards for safety, integrity, and operational excellence Maintains productive and mutually beneficial relationships with business partners, suppliers & peers Continually improves functional knowledge and critical working skills Effectively uses written and verbal communications to drive desired results
Preferred Qualifications
Professional experience, including knowledge of safety guidelines and procedures Mechanical aptitude and good problem solving skills, including root cause failure analyses Effective interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), including good PC skills (network, email, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases) Ability to manage a large workload and changing priorities Understanding of engineering drawings and P&IDs Working knowledge of industry codes (API, ASME, etc.) and Chalmette Refining standards Understanding of fixed equipment design, construction, and operating principles Understanding of refinery equipment failure modes, corrosion mechanisms, and inspection techniques Understanding of refinery business drivers and the use of Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) Understanding of risk based decision making, risk assessments, and available tools and resources Good working knowledge of MOC processes, as well as Engineering, Inspection, and Operations procedures HF Alky Experience is a plus This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $80.00 - $90.00 per hour
