Job Title : Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer (Contractor)
Location : Rodeo California
Duration : 12-Month Contract (Potential for Renewal and Full-Time Hire)
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer to support refinery operations in Rodeo CA. This role focuses on improving the reliability performance and lifecycle management of critical rotating equipment. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise lead root cause analyses optimize maintenance strategies and ensure safe efficient operation of machinery. This is a 12-month contract with strong potential for extension or conversion to permanent employment.
Key Responsibilities
- Reliability & Maintenance Strategy
Develop implement and refine reliability strategies for rotating equipment (pumps compressors turbines blowers fans gearboxes etc.).
Perform failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) and provide recommendations to reduce unplanned downtime.Review and enhance predictive and preventive maintenance programs.Technical Expertise & TroubleshootingProvide frontline engineering support during equipment failures or performance issues.
Conduct detailed root cause failure analyses (RCFA) and implement corrective actions.Collaborate with maintenance operations and inspection teams to resolve equipment issues.Project & Turnaround SupportSupport planning and execution of turnarounds shutdowns and major overhauls.
Specify scopes of work review vendor proposals and ensure compliance with engineering standards.Oversee shop inspections field installations and commissioning of rotating equipment.Performance MonitoringUtilize condition monitoring tools (vibration analysis oil analysis thermography etc.) to track asset health.
Analyze equipment performance data and develop reports with actionable insights.Standards & ComplianceEnsure adherence to industry standards (API ANSI ASME) and site reliability practices.
Maintain documentation including equipment histories specifications and repair records.Qualifications
Education : Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (B.S. required).Experience : 5 years of rotating equipment reliability experience within a refinery petrochemical or heavy industrial facility.Technical Skills :In-depth knowledge of API standards related to rotating equipment (e.g. API).
Experience with condition monitoring and reliability tools (e.g. AMS SAP Meridium).Proven track record conducting RCFA and implementing reliability improvements.Soft Skills :Strong problem-solving communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
Ability to work independently in a contractor capacity while aligned with site priorities.Additional Details
Work Arrangement : On-site at Rodeo Refinery (Monday Friday standard hours; occasional turnaround support).Travel : Minimal occasional vendor or fabrication shop visits.Contract Terms : 12 months with potential for renewal or direct hire based on performance and business needs.Why Join
Opportunity to support a major refinerys asset reliability initiatives.Exposure to complex rotating machinery and strategic reliability projects.Pathway to long-term engagement or full-time staff role.Key Skills
Food Safety,LAN,Accomodation,Instrumentation Engineering,AC Maintenance,Client Services
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1