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Rotating Equipment Specialist

CVR Energy, Inc.
Dubuque, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/18/2025 CLOSED ON 12/17/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rotating Equipment Specialist position at CVR Energy, Inc.?

Recommend, procure, and oversee the maintenance and installation of rotating equipment systems and parts which will provide the highest reliability, operability, and efficiency for plant service in a cost effective manner. Assist engineering staff with: failure analysis, procedure generation and review, standards generation and review. Act as technical resource to Maintenance.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Associate technical degree or equivalent experience in rotating equipment designs and system designs is highly desirable
  • Advanced equipment training, applicable college training, broad-based exposure to machines, and additional years of experience are desirable

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • 5 years’ successful work experience with strong skills as either machinist or millwright required
  • 5 years’ experience in a supervisory role (or equivalent) preferred
  • Must have a thorough knowledge of rotating equipment applications, designs and systems.
  • Must have broad knowledge of and experience with the maintenance of motors, pumps, turbines, fans, and compressors
  • Intermediate computer proficiency required, including Word and Excel
  • Demonstrated competency of analytical problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast paced environment
  • Experience with computerized maintenance systems, such as Maximo, preferred
  • Working knowledge of GEMS standards for chemical processing equipment and related codes and standards preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical manuals and blueprints required
  • Fluent in English, both oral and written required
  • Ability to coordinate and interact with various levels of management and departments
  • Ability to adjust schedule to meet business needs

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Troubleshoot and analyze problems and system failures and recommend ways of making improvements
  • Design parts and systems to improve reliability, operability, and efficiency
  • Select the optimum equipment and system designs related to rotating equipment options
  • Coordinate and oversee equipment remanufacturing and installation
  • Prepare cost estimates and/or AFE’s, recommend spare parts and warehouse stocking levels, prepare requisitions as needed
  • Assist in the daily planning, coordination and resolution of “emergency work orders” received and assigned to machinist
  • Assist in development of training for technicians to enable current proficiency in all machinist activities
  • Assist in development and managing shutdown and turnaround activities
  • Maintain a high degree of safe work practices within the work group and while interfacing with other departments
  • Provide technical assistance to Maintenance Mechanics
  • Maintain proper documentation of all field changes and support the refinery MOC process
  • Provide information for maintaining Maximo accuracy.
  • Interface and coordinate with area planners, purchasing, vendors and contractors to maintain parts and material supplies
  • Interface with Operations Supervisors, Technical Services, Maintenance Planning and Maintenance Management
  • Participate in the budgeting process and identify items to be submitted for funding
  • Perform QA/QC for new projects and maintenance work
  • Manage the plant’s vibration database and online condition monitoring systems.

EXPECTED RESULTS

  • Consistently prevent unscheduled shutdowns through proper communications with supervisors, planners and schedulers.
  • Strive that all plant pump and turbine systems function as designed with minimal outage occurrences.
  • Train machinists to broaden knowledge and experience.
  • Maintain a high degree of safe work practices within the work group while interfacing with other departments.
  • Make a significant positive impact on safety, reliability, operability, efficiency, and environmental compliance of mechanical systems throughout the nitrogen plant.
  • Must abide by all HSE policies and guidelines.
  • Confidential information remains protected
  • Maintains a cooperative relationship with all departments and exhibits a “can-do” attitude
  • Quality and timely results in a driven team player
  • Embrace positive change, promote safety, drive inclusive behaviors, and support sustainable reliability
  • Adherence to all company policies and procedures

BENEFITS

We are proud to provide competitive wages and benefits. Our benefit package includes:

  • Salary range $90,200-$143,900
  • Medical, dental and vision plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Company-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) with a generous Company match
  • Competitive Paid Time Off, including 10 Holidays and time off to Volunteer
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Performance-Based Bonus Program

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.

CVR Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply.

Salary : $90,200 - $143,900

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