Fixed Equipment Engineer

Summary

The following position is for a Senior Fixed Asset Reliability Engineer. The Senior Fixed Asset Reliability Engineer is responsible for assessing, designing, maintaining, and improving the reliability and performance of fixed assets to ensure the safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of operations.

Duties And Responsibilities

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead and provide technical oversight for site initiatives that provide improvements to fixed asset reliability.
• Participate as an integral member of site Area Improvement Teams to provide support and technical expertise for fixed assets.
• Continuously monitor equipment performance and identify areas for improvement. Implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) practices to enhance the dependability of fixed assets.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies, including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs, to minimize unplanned downtime and extend asset life.
• Assess risk associated with fixed assets, perform engineering evaluations, and propose risk mitigation strategies to lower risk to acceptable levels as part of the Risk Based Inspection program.
• Investigate equipment failures and develop root cause analyses (RCA). Use data and analysis to implement solutions that mitigate damage mechanisms to prevent future failures.
• Perform asset fitness for service (FFS) evaluations based on damage mechanisms affecting fixed assets that lead to repair/run/replace decision.
• Develop repair and or alteration scopes for assets based on engineering assessments and inspection findings/recommendations.
• Participate on capital project teams to ensure that fixed assets meet industry standards and are designed for reliability, safety, and longevity. Review and provide input on design specifications and plans.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety and environmental regulations, including codes such as ASME, API, and other industry standards.
• Review and audit records, reports, and documentation related to equipment inspections, maintenance activities, and compliance.
• Develop and deliver training programs that improve the technical skills of the team, including mentoring less experienced team members.
  
  

Additional Duties

• Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description.
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
• Fully supports Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels including reviewing area of responsibility for improvement opportunities to initiate projects or communicate ideas to management as well as active participation on project teams.
• Any additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned.
• Perform duties in a manner that protects personal safety as well as the safety of others. Promptly report Safety, Health or Environmental issues or incidents to management.
  
  

Education, Experience And Qualifications

• Successful candidates must satisfy background screening, including motor vehicle record screening, drug testing & pre-employment physical requirements before starting work.
• A current, valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience in the design, operation, and/or maintenance of fixed assets.
• Reliability and/or Maintenance Engineering experience in the chemical manufacturing industry; preferably petrochemical, LNG, or petroleum refinery.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient with relevant engineering codes, standards, and recommended practices (i.e ASME, API, NBIC, etc) relating to fixed assets.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, SAP, and engineering software (i.e. Compress, Caesar).
• Exhibit individual initiative and constantly seek continuous improvement.
• Effective Leadership skills including effective conflict resolution and driving change.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This job is performed mainly in a control room or office setting. Physical presence and predictable attendance required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. This job requires response to audible emergency alarms inside of the plant. Employee must be able to evacuate when required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. Travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required.

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.