Description

(*IN PLANT ROLE-See Client specific information below in Job Requirements.) 

Summary of Description:

Develop and oversee the engineering and design efforts for construction drawings / packages for projects.

Duties:

• Assist in the definition of project work scopes for engineering requirements, including package deliverable requirements.
• Assist with Process Safety Management/Process Hazard Analysis
• Concisely describing the project requirements by means of engineering sketches and verbal instructions to the design staff. Presenting this work to the design personnel in an organized form suitable for design by the available personnel.
• Coordinating and organizing work with other disciplines. Maintaining good working relationships between disciplines.
• Checking drawing packages for completeness and accuracy.
• Performing calculations required for their discipline. The ability to check calculations of other engineers for completeness, code compliance and accuracy.
• Equipment Specifications and Vendor interaction.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science Degree in a related technical field from an accredited university with at least five (5) years of experience in petrochemical, chemical, offshore, pipeline or utility industries; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

License Requirements:

Valid Driver’s License as per State law or requirement

Professional Engineer Intern with professional registration preferred

Specific Skills:

Knowledge of discipline design codes and other industry standard discipline related regulatory codes expected.

AutoCAD knowledge with 2 years minimum experience preferred.

Process Safety Management/Process Hazard Analysis

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook or similar software with preference on spreadsheets, data base and word processing.

Familiar with discipline specific compute applications (i.e., ETAP, STAAD, CEASAR, etc.)

Physical Requirements:

Ability to walk up to one mile on industrial plant and construction sites outdoors at any time of the year. 

Ability to work in protective clothing which may elevate body temperatures by several degrees Fahrenheit for periods of up to 15 minutes without a break.

Ability to use multi-level stair towers and rung ladders unassisted.

Ability to hear safety alarms and signals while wearing hearing protection. 

Ability to sit at desk and operate computer for extended periods of time.

Ability to stand, use hands and fingers, grip, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk and hear.

Ability to see with visual acuity and distinguish between colors.

Ability to operate a motor vehicle and have a valid driver’s license.

Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. on a regular basis is required and at times lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required.

Requirements

 *Due to in plant position the below referenced Job Duties have been provided by the client: 

Essential Job Functions:

· Identifies and implements strategies to improve safety, asset reliability and overall asset effectiveness

· Develops engineering solutions to repetitive failures and all other problems that adversely affect plant operations such as, capacity, quality, cost or regulatory compliance issues using techniques including:

o Statistical Process Control

o Reliability modeling and prediction

o Six Sigma (6s) Methodology

o Mechanical Integrity (MI)

o Root-Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)

o Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)

o Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action (FMEA)

· Collaborates with Operations, Maintenance and Technical groups, identifies and corrects bad actors, drives root cause failure analysis (RCFA), implements corrective actions

· Leads Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) efforts, develops corrective actions and track results

· Responsible for performing Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) on facility assets, predicting potential failure modes, prioritizing by risk, develop plans to reduce the likelihood of failure according to risk ranking

· Accountable for creating and optimizing PM’s, validate PM frequencies, and required time needed to complete PM work, with assistance from the appropriate personnel (i.e. Planners, Craft Supervisors, etc.)

· Practices effective utilization of predictive and other non-destructive testing methodologies designed to identify and isolate inherent reliability problems

· Participates in the final check out of new installations including factory and site acceptance testing assuring adherence to functional specifications.

· Reviews equipment specifications; designs changes as required 

· Monitors conditions and performance of critical equipment; recommends maintenance work required for optimum performance

· Assists with budget preparations for Maintenance department

· Identifies and implements reliability and plant improvement projects; oversees activities such as estimation, engineering, vendor data review, inspection, and commissioning for projects

· Ensures maintenance and engineering work carried out complies with engineering standards and corporate quality policies and procedures

· Develops and maintains maintenance processes and procedures and plant performance reporting and monitoring systems

· Assists and reviews spare part requirements; ensures proper stocking of critical parts

· Abides by all safety procedures and practices applicable to location and position; participates in appropriate safety training; demonstrates commitment to and support of EHSS principles and values; champions safety at all times; participates in and/or leads safety teams or projects as appropriate.

· Performs other duties assigned by management that generally fall within the expected scope of this position.

Experience & KSA’s Required:

· 5 to 10 years’ experience in petrochemical industry plant setting

· Proven preventive maintenance knowledge and experience, especially in industrial environment

· Ability to use SAP maintenance program and/or other maintenance databases

· Broad knowledge of regulatory codes and legal requirements applicable to chemical plants

· Analytical skills; statistical training and demonstrated application experience

· In-depth knowledge of risk assessment tools including; training in root cause analysis and other critical analysis tools such as Six Sigma 

· Knowledge of Maintenance and Reliability best practices required 

· Process controls, PLC infrastructure and calibration systems experience a plus

· Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and follow through on assignments

· Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite; ability to use database systems and other programs and applications used by this position and at Company

· Fluent in English language including reading, writing and speaking; ability to read and write at a minimum of high school level; ability to clearly communicate to all levels in organization

Education Requirement:

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering required

· Six Sigma Green Belt or Six Sigma Black Belt training and/or certification a plus 

· Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional preferred