Rotating Equipment Engineer

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

ØEstablish, develop, and implement the Rotating Equipment Maintenance (REM) program for two local sites in accordance with company guidelines, codes, and governmental regulations.

ØEnsure REM program guidelines are current, consistent, and comply with the latest Maintenance Guidelines maintained by Corporate HES Risk Engineering, manufacturers, and industry practice.

ØWork with maintenance, production, engineering, and other organizations to improve rotating equipment care and work practices. Update maintenance and equipment procedures along with stores / inventory spare parts to better maintain equipment.

ØDevelop, update, track, and communicate action plans pertaining to REM tasks.

ØProvide on-going reporting of REM program status to plant management.

ØArrange for contract services support for REM program related activities as required. Communicate employee concerns relating to REM activities to appropriate supervision and management.

Ø Review facility rotating equipment activities to ensure manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, and operation conform to all specifications, codes, standards, and procedures.

ØPerform formal and informal audits of the REM program elements to ensure compliance to all applicable codes and standards.

ØSupport and coordinate Corporate HES Risk Engineering and Insurance audits as required.

ØMaintain current knowledge of company / government rules and regulations.

ØEvaluate capital project scopes and vendor proposals for new equipment purchases.

ØConduct failure mode analyses to identify units posing excessive failure risks and support proposed changes in design.

ØAssist in the training / coaching of hourly personnel in repairs and preventative maintenance.

ØMaintain knowledge of current practices within the industry related to rotating equipment design, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation to assist in ensuring success of the REM program.

ØMaintain or gain certification in vibration acquisition and analysis to assist in rotating equipment troubleshooting and repair.

ØDevelop, implement, monitor, and communicate mean-time-between-failures program for all critical rotating equipment for the sites.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

vB.S. degree in mechanical engineering with 5+ years of experience in plant maintenance or plant engineering.

v In-depth knowledge of industry standards and other applicable codes relating to mechanical systems and rotating equipment.

vActual experience in design / maintenance of miscellaneous rotating equipment and associated failure analysis is preferred.

vVibration acquisition and analysis experience preferred.

v High proficiency in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and a good working knowledge of SAP.

vExcellent written and verbal communication skills.