Reliability Engineer

Ergon Refining in Vicksburg currently has an opening for a Reliability Engineer. This position develops and maintains programs, as needed, to improve the overall reliability of the refinery and terminal by utilizing up-to-date inspection techniques and other reliability technologies to predict and prevent failures before occurrence by recommending repairs or replacement of applicable equipment.

We are a great company with great pay and great benefits. Ergon Refining, Inc. is a relationship-driven company that values each employee's willingness to learn and contribute to the team. We are family owned with locations in Flowood and Vicksburg, MS; we pride ourselves on maintaining a small company feel.

Reliability Engineer Skills/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, is required.
• Minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of experience in a petrochemical or manufacturing environment
• Experience with destructive and non-destructive techniques, API and ASME fabrication and inspection codes, welding, and basic metallurgy are preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, PCMS, and Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and Access is desired.
• Must successfully complete and pass a Functional Job Capacity Evaluation (FCE).

Reliability Engineer Responsibilities

• Keep safe work habits as the highest priority at all times
• Maintain a clean and well-organized workspace at all times
• Strive to develop good working relationships with all co-workers, customers and associates
• Exemplify high levels of moral and ethical standards and values
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of Ergon fixed equipment, programs, procedures, applicable construction, inspection codes and standards (RAGAGEP) to ensure compliance
• with regulatory requirements and ensure the mechanical integrity of fixed assets throughout lifecycles. This Includes competency in the body of knowledge for inspection and competency in Ergon FEMI Standard section 4.1.5
• Supervise, mentor and provide technical and subject matter expertise to Unit Inspector and
• QA /QC Offsites Inspector roles. Maintain ability to supplement and fulfill inspector responsibilities as workload indicates
• Review and approve systemization, circuitization, and CML allocation for all piping and fixed assets in all process units
• Support Unit Inspectors with PCMS data analysis. This includes inspection interval analysis, review and approval of contract inspections, thickness monitoring and NDE reports, and IWR management
• Review and approve Inspection Work Plans (IWP), repair plans, and Fitness For Service (FFS) level 1 assessments
• Conduct and or coordinate Level 2 FFS assessments and review Level 3 assessments conducted by contract Subject Matter Experts (SME)
• Coordinate piping or equipment re-rate activities as required by inspection results, FFS evaluation, or MOC
• Coordinate TAR initiated IRs, including field review of inspection and NDE findings, TAR FFS evaluations, and development of TAR repair plans
• Specify test pressures for TAR equipment closure-leak tests as well as code-required leak tests and perform calculations to determine exclusion zones for pneumatic testing Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) for hot tapping and temporary repairs, including leak clamps to piping and equipment and ensure compliance with procedures and RAGAGEP
• Coordinate consultant metallurgical failure analysis as required in support of RCFA activities
• Coordinate Central Engineering Support services with outside SME consultants for the site
• Participate in all aspects of miscellaneous project and maintenance engineering as necessary to meet the needs of the Maintenance / Engineering Department
• Ensure proper entry of all assets and the Audit Master Asset Lists (MAL) in PCMS. Ensure
• Master Schedules are in place for all required inspections and inspection drawings are up
• to date, and inspection reports attached Ensure the Electronic Data Library is maintained for fixed equipment including adding and archiving documents, reports and files as needed
• Develop, audit, and analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for inspection of fixed equipment Update applicable programs and procedures according to assigned review schedules or as referenced codes and standards (RAGAGEP) are updated. Develop new programs and procedures as required to ensure compliance and continuous improvement of FEMI
• Facilitate department planning to include developing a budget for completing assigned inspections, NDE, and IRs on an annual basis, training requirements, and resource planning
• Conduct Turnaround (TAR) planning for fixed equipment to ensure IWPs are adequate and communicated to the TAR Planner, and ensure contract resources are planned for and sourced
• Conduct and participate in incident investigations and Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for equipment leaks and failures and other incidents as required Serve as SME for Management of Change activities as they relate to fixed equipment assets and ensure MOC required activities are assigned and completed by appropriate personnel
• Participate in and provide mechanical integrity expertise for Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)
• Coordinate and conduct Damage Mechanism Assessments (DMA) to assess susceptibility to DMAs (API RP 571) of each circuit and fixed asset
• Provide subject matter expertise for corrosion, coatings and linings, and materials
• Develop solutions and implement action items, recommended improvements and corrective actions from MOC's, PHAs, RCFAs, and audits
• Provide subject matter expertise for fixed equipment for capital projects including materials of construction, specification review, and damage mechanisms

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. A clean MVR is required.

Ergon offers a competitive benefits package: 401(k) matching, Health, Life, Dental, Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Tuition Assistance and Profit Sharing

We are an EEO/AAP employer.

Job Role: Reliability Engineer

Location: Vicksburg, MS