Rotating Equipment Engineer

TPC Group
United States, Texas, Houston
8600 Park Place Boulevard (Show on map)
Dec 12, 2024
Description Job Summary: The Rotating Equipment Engineer is part of the reliability organization supporting maintenance and operations in improving the overall performance and availability of machinery located at TPC sites. This position will serve as the rotating equipment subject matter expert for their assigned areas. We are seeking candidates who will strive to improve rotating equipment programs, foster teamwork, and ensure a safe work environment. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Develop long term strategies for plant rotating equipment including pumps, turbines, centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, hydraulic valve systems. Build asset maintenance strategies and maintain ITPM plans per RAGAGEP Update and maintain engineering specifications for rotating equipment Analyze possible rerates and upgrades to improve through put and reliability of critical equipment trains. Provide recommended upgrades for critical equipment such as GE Frame 5, Turbo Generator and critical positive displacement compressors Apply life cycle value analysis on repair/replace decisions Provide guidance in equipment criticality with establishment of spare part strategies Provide input to maintenance on repairs of rotating equipment. Lead troubleshooting with operations, process engineering and other functional engineers for machinery Ability to complete equipment performance testing to predicted curves Deliver TA recommendations and planning input for critical machinery Support capital projects by providing expertise in the area of rotating equipment in design reviews and construction Document savings benefits of implemented reliability improvement modifications and upgrades. Lead commercial partnerships with key suppliers and vendors (i.e. - Seals contract) Provide input to reliability improvement teams and conduct FMEA studies to improve onstream availability. Document root causes of rotating equipment failures Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and metrics for proactive identification and resolution of reliability issues. Participate in the management of change process Ability to interact with other departments to complete daily assignments. Personal attitude and behavior that promotes a safe work environmen Required Qualifications: Bachelor's in engineering (required) Good communication skills, written and verbal Minimum of 15 years of experience in rotating equipment in petrochemical industry. Vibration certification or 10+ yrs of experience in vibrational analysis Preferred Qualifications: Experience in AMS Machinery Health and Bently Nevada monitoring systems Lubrication knowledge or certification Understanding of basic industry standards, recommended practices and/or regulatory conditions/considerations for rotating equipment Knowledge and understanding of reliability-centered maintenance practices Knowledge and understanding of RAGAGEP engineering practices and principles Knowledge and understanding of predictive technologies, such as vibration analysis, infrared thermograph, lubrication analysis, ultrasound, etc. Maximo basic knowledge or alternate computerized maintenance management system (SAP) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)